First Bank (MO)

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www.first.bank

314-995-8700

11901 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

First Bank (MO) is headquartered in Creve Coeur and is the 5^th largest bank in the state of Missouri. It is also the 209^th largest bank in the nation. It was established in 1906 and as of June of 2021, it had grown to 906 employees at 80 locations. First Bank (MO) has a B+ health rating.

First Bank Offers First Performance Checking Online in CA, IL, and MO - 5/3/2021

Missouri-based First Bank is now offering its very competitive First Performance Checking account to residents of CA, IL, and MO through an online application.

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Reviews (3)

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First Bank Is Great!

Posted by: AnonReviewer | Jan 31, 2021

I only saw one other review on here and they had a negative experience with First Bank. I was surprised because I've had a great experience with them so it prompted me to create an account to write a review.
I opened my account at a branch in Southern California, the staff were extremely helpful and the process went as smooth as can be expected (every bank has to go through a list of 'know your customer' checks). The high-yield on the Performance Checking account is unbeatable, and it's much nicer being with a smaller bank with personable staff then the giant monster mega banks. I like that they have a branch near me as well, and not just an online bank - that said, there website isn't the best, it is perfectly functional for all my banking needs, but not as slick as some others, but that's fine with me, it's a bank. They do have a phone app, but I don't have any interest in apps.

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To Be Avoided

Posted by: chris100 | Sep 8, 2021

Another bank to waste your time trying to open a legitimate account. I applied and then got an email that my request to withdraw my application has been received and the application is closed. When I tried to call there were eighteen (18) callers ahead of me so I did not even bother to wait. Totally ridiculous and definitely a waste of time. No transparency whatsoever while presenting false information.

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Expect Couple Of Mistakes And Typos On Your Account!!

Posted by: nomin | Jul 7, 2020

I went to this bank (San Francisco, Taraval St Location) to open the most basic account and it took them 2 hours to get it done. Prior going to the branch, I made sure to make an appointment with a banker to save time and he didn’t even show up on time!!!! It was a mess from the beginning... First, the bank personnel who was supposed to help me didn’t show up on time. It resulted me to go to cashier/teller who has no up front knowledge of what she was doing. Not to mention that she at least made 2-3 typos on my account paperwork. Shouldn’t this be simple requirement for anyone who works in the bank to have?! You cannot make a simple mistake like that with poor professionalism and expect people to come back and be your customer.

Second, the actual banker showed up after some time, and started printing my bank account agreements for me to sign. Again, TYPOS. Typos again on the agreement form. When I pointed out the typos, the banker didn’t even seem to care about it. Needless to say, he doesn’t review the docs.

Lastly, after 2-3 weeks of account opening, they made an informal call to me saying I can’t have an account with them because my mailing address was a PO Box. I completely understand their policy and procedure and have no problem with it whatsoever. But I’m not okay being informed in that way after 2 hours wait, multiple typos and mistakes, extremely poor customer service!!!

Today, I received my check that I initially deposited from them and my address was WRONG on the UPS envelope they sent via express service to me! I’m lucky that I got my check despite they can’t even do basic “copy and paste” a simple address!

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Health

B+

Data as of Q2 2021

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Health Grade Components

Overall
FDIC Certificate #	12229
Year Established	1906
Employees	906
Primary Regulator	FED

Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD	0.86%
Return on Equity - YTD	8.75%
Annual Interest Income	$93.3MM

Assets and Liabilities
Assets	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$6.73B$6.94B
Loans	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$3.52B$4.13B
Deposits	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$6.03B$6.18B
Equity Capital	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$651.1MM$694.6MM
Loan Loss Allowance	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$46.9MM$43.6MM
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$30.6MM$20.1MM
Real Estate Owned	Q2 2021vs Q2 2020	$516.00K$569.00K

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First Bank (MO) Savings Account Rates

APY	MIN	MAX	ACCOUNT NAME
5.12%^*^†	-	$501	Kids Cash
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → $501+
0.03%^†	-	-	Health Savings Account
0.01%^†	-	-	Statement Savings
0.01%^†	-	-	Thrive Savings

First Bank (MO) Money Market Rates

APY	MIN	MAX	ACCOUNT NAME
0.13%	-	-	Workplace Money Market
0.02%^*^†	$10k^*	-	Performance Money Market Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.01% → Up to $10k

First Bank (MO) Checking Account Rates

APY	MIN	MAX	ACCOUNT NAME
3.04%^*^†	-	$25k	First Performance Checking Account
OTHER TIERS: 0.10% → $25k+
0.05%	-	-	Workplace Checking
0.01%^†	-	-	Legacy Checking
0.01%^†	-	-	First Plus Checking
0.01%^†	-	-	First Premier Checking
0.01%^†	-	-	Thrive Checking

First Bank (MO) CD Rates

APY	MIN	MAX	ACCOUNT NAME
0.50%^†	$1k	$500k	60 Month CD
0.45%^†	$1k	$500k	48 Month CD
0.45%^†	$1k	$500k	13 Month CD Special
0.35%^†	$1k	$500k	36 Month CD
0.35%^†	$1k	$500k	37 Month CD
0.35%	$1k	$500k	7 Month CD Special
0.25%^†	$1k	$500k	30 Month CD
0.20%^†	$1k	$500k	24 Month CD
0.15%^†	$1k	$500k	12 Month CD
0.15%^†	$1k	$500k	18 Month CD
0.10%^†	$1k	$500k	6 Month CD
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	3 Month CD
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	7 - 29 Day CD
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	30 - 89 Day CD

First Bank (MO) IRA Rates

APY	MIN	MAX	ACCOUNT NAME
0.50%^†	$1k	$500k	60 Month IRA
0.45%^†	$1k	$500k	48 Month IRA
0.45%^†	$1k	$500k	13 Month IRA Special
0.35%^†	$1k	$500k	36 Month IRA
0.35%^†	$1k	$500k	37 Month IRA
0.35%	$1k	$500k	7 Month IRA Special
0.25%^†	$1k	$500k	30 Month IRA
0.20%^†	$1k	$500k	24 Month IRA
0.20%^†	$1k	$500k	18 Month Variable Rate IRA
0.15%^†	$1k	$500k	12 Month IRA
0.15%^†	$1k	$500k	18 Month IRA
0.10%^†	$1k	$500k	6 Month IRA
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	7-29 Day IRA
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	30-89 Day IRA
0.05%^†	$1k	$500k	3 Month IRA