Bank Locally! Keeping money locally keeps your local economy humming. Why support the To big to fail banks that suck up all our money in fees and penalties? Here is a list of our local banking institutes and credit unions. Move your money! If you have anything to say about these banks leave a comment below.
- Citizens Bank of Northern California - Citizens Bank of Northern California is a true community bank providing a vast array of business and personal financial products and consultative services. The Bank specializes in construction and real estate lending and small business banking. Whether you’re shopping for a business or personal checking account, Citizens Bank has the right account for you.
You’ll find Citizens Bank conveniently located in Nevada City, Penn Valley, Grass Valley, Lake of the Pines, Truckee, and Auburn. 530.478-600 - El Dorado Savings Bank – El Dorado Savings Bank was established in Placerville in 1957 to offer competitive savings programs to local residents while promoting home ownership through construction, purchase and refinance loans. As El Dorado expanded its operations over the years, the bank remained faithful to these original principles by developing new loan and savings products, while adding service delivery channels with ATM’s, telephone banking and Internet banking.
The underlying commitment, although, that has distinguished El Dorado from the competition during its 52 years, is the insistence of the Board of Directors and management that each employee of the bank provide personal, efficient and friendly service to all existing and prospective customers. The combination of convenient branch locations, employees dedicated to customer service, and a variety of products, services and delivery channels to meet the needs of our diverse customers and communities, has allowed El Dorado Savings Bank to grow its operations, while continually recording consistent growth and strong profits.
In December of 2009, Bauer Financial Reports of Coral Gables, Florida, awarded El Dorado Savings Bank its highest 5 star rating as one of the safest banks in the U.S. for the 66th consecutive quarter dating back to 1993, and IDC Financial Publishing in December 2009 awarded El Dorado its “Superior” rating. In September 2009, the Weiss Safe Money Report named El Dorado Savings Bank one of the 20 strongest banks and thrifts in the U.S. 1-800-874-9779.
- Plumas Bank - Today, Plumas Bank remains an independently owned and locally managed bank. We continue to recognize that our most important assets are our customers, employees, and stockholders, and realize that without them, our success would not be possible.
As one of Northeastern California’s largest private employers—with over 190 employees—Plumas Bank contributes over $10 million annually to the area’s economy, through payroll, philanthropy and local purchasing. Plumas Bank serves the banking and investment needs of businesses and families throughout Plumas, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Placer, Nevada and Sierra Counties. As always, our motto of “Local people serving local needs” serves as our guiding ideal. (530) 283-7305
- Tri-Counties Bank – Tri Counties Bank exists for only one purpose: Improving the financial success and well-being of our shareholders, customers, communities and employees. Any bank can say they give back to the community. But to us, it means surpassing status quo and going beyond only what’s necessary. This allows us to view service in a whole new light, expanding it beyond the walls of our branches.
Through employee volunteer efforts and the donation of resources to countless non-profit organizations and local events, we’re pitching in to make sure our community succeeds. (800) 922-8742
