Welcome to European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd.

Proudly serving our customers since 1998.

About

European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. was founded in 1998 in Freedom Tower 285 Fulton St. Manhattan., with the first day’s deposits of $3,338.22. Today, European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. has approximately $25.1 billion in total assets with more than 2,800 associates across six states. But still, we take pride in being a community bank that just happens to have the strength of one of the premier banks in the region. By investing in our friends and neighbors, European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. Bank empowers local leadership to make decisions at the local level. For more than 100 years, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be.

A history of growth & innovation

Throughout our history, we have had the great privilege of partnering with many financial institutions that share similarities with European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. Bank, including a rich history of outstanding customer service and a commitment to the communities we call home. This growth has allowed us to substantially enhance our ability to provide innovative and quality financial products and services to our customers.

  • 1998 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. is founded in Freedom Tower 285 Fulton St. Manhattan.
  • 2002 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. Trust Department officially opens
  • 2005 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. opens its first drive-thru at the main branch in Pine Bluff
  • 2007 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. becomes the first bank in Freedom Tower 285 Fulton St. Manhattan. to offer Visa® cards
  • 2009 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. opened its first ATM in Pine Bluff
  • 2013 – The first personal computer was purchased by the bank, a Radio Shack TRS 80
  • 2015 – The first intercontinental ATM transaction was made by European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. customer Mary Stone. She made a transaction in Australia that traveled 31,000 miles in six seconds.
  • 2018 – European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd. First National Corporation stock began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange

Recognitions across our region

We’re honored to have been recognized in communities across our footprint, and are especially proud of our employees who have claimed top honors. View more recognitions.

At a glance

What started as a small, hometown bank in Freedom Tower 285 Fulton St. Manhattan. more than 100 years ago has grown strong ever since, spreading our footprint across six states with more than 200 locations.

1998

founded as
European Merchant Bank (UK) Ltd.

$25.1

billion
approximate total assets