Academy Bank is headquartered in Kansas City and is the 15th largest bank in the state of Missouri. It is also the 428th largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1966 and as of June of 2020, it had grown to 619 employees at 82 locations. Academy Bank's money market rates are 14% higher than the national average, and it has an A health rating.
Finally A Customer Friendly Bank
I had heard good things about Academy Bank, but until recently most of their branches were in Walmart. I felt like I didnt shop at Walmart enough to have a bank account there, but their employees are so friendly and professional, always greeting me or telling me to have a nice day, I finally decided to talk to them. I told them upfront I wasn't interested in opening an account but said they deserved a compliment for their friendliness and professionalism. I made them a deal that I'd open an account if they ever opened a traditional branch, bc I like drive thrus. Well, just found they've opened 5 or so within the last year and apparently more are to come. I'm a man of my word, so I checked their branch on Shawnee mission parkway, and I was blown away. I like to support local and especially family owned businesses in KC, but I did not accept these guys to roll out technology like the big boys. The staff was just as friendly as those in Walmart, but I felt like I stepped into the future. They ATM's with video screens that allowed me to talk to a live teller. A concierge (yes, a bank concierge) walked me thru the process, gave me a tour, and I set up an account on the spot. They had all the nifty technology of the big banks but I still felt the family-owned presence. I've gone on too long,
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Love Academy!
We started a checking account with this bank a few years ago and have loved it ever since. It didn't have many if any fees, and that was good for us.
Academy Bank
2 star for the mobile app. Its great, shows me all my activity with my transactions. Everything else is awfully set up. Was wondering why half of one of my checks was deposited. Called, was on the phone for 30mins to find out they cant verify me after i gave them everything i know about myself I had to go in and fix everything in person. But now I have another issue and they are having me go in to a firm again because they didnt take my info last time I went in. They forgot to put it in the system quick enough. They have made everything theyve done wrong, my problem.
Academy bank decent local bank if you have bad credit
I had bad credit during / after the 2008 crisis. I had some overdrafts at other banks. I was able to get an account with Academy which I appreciate. Most other banks have a system which checks or blacklists you if that is the case. But Academy allowed me and others to get an account to move on up in life and finances. Their fees are too much however and since then I only use it to have my Aunt send me money every month. It is good if you live in the area and are blacklisted from some of the bigger banks which run a check on you. I think it is even called Chexsystem or something. The bank is located in some Walmarts in the Colorado area and that made it very convenient for me and others who visit Walmart from time to time.
Data as of Q2 2020
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| Overall | |
|---|---|
| FDIC Certificate # | 19600 |
| Year Established | 1966 |
| Employees | 619 |
| Primary Regulator | OCC |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 2.27% |
| Annual Interest Income | $44.1MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $2.32B$1.59B |
| Loans | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $1.72B$1.26B |
| Deposits | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $1.99B$1.28B |
| Equity Capital | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $274.7MM$236.4MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $29.1MM$16.8MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $15.1MM$3.7MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q2 2020vs Q2 2019 | $71.00K$71.00K |
