BancFirst
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BancFirst Corporation is a state chartered bank in Oklahoma
, United States. In 2008, it was in 46 Oklahoma communities, and was the largest state chartered bank in Oklahoma.
BancFirst was formally organized in 1989 when Rainbolt consolidated his twelve banks under a single state charter, and officially named his company BancFirst, and opened his corporate office in Oklahoma City
, the largest city in Oklahoma
. The first public offering of BancFirst stock was in 1993 on the NASDAQ
. BancFirst’s trading symbol is BANF. By 1994, the now publicly owned BancFirst still led by Rainbolt had expanded into Tulsa, the second largest market in Oklahoma.
It is the third largest bank in Oklahoma behind Bank of Oklahoma and Midfirst Bank. BancFirst is also the largest state chartered bank in Oklahoma.
During the financial crisis of late 2008, BancFirst was virtually unaffected. In a study released by the Bank Director magazine in the 4th quarter of 2007, BancFirst was listed as the 17th strongest bank in the country. The following year, the 2009 edition of Bank Director magazine had improved their ranking of BancFirst all the way up to 11th strongest bank in the U.S.
According to rankabank.com, BancFirst's assets total $3,822,686,000, while deposits total $3,382,129,000
institution meeting its customers’ needs
through highly trained and motivated
employees, personalized service and
community focus thus creating long-term
value for its shareholders.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, United States. In 2008, it was in 46 Oklahoma communities, and was the largest state chartered bank in Oklahoma.
History
The roots of BancFirst date back to 1966 when current lead stockholder and Chairman H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt purchased Federal National Bank in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Federal National had $16 million in assets at the time of purchase. Throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s Rainbolt acquired interests in many Oklahoma banks and formed Thunderbird Financial Corporation to assist each bank with management services. In 1985, Rainbolt’s banks in seven communities were brought under the ownership of United Community Corporation. Two years later, Rainbolt acquired five additional banks, each in separate communities, marking the beginning of a statewide organization.BancFirst was formally organized in 1989 when Rainbolt consolidated his twelve banks under a single state charter, and officially named his company BancFirst, and opened his corporate office in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma city
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
, the largest city in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The first public offering of BancFirst stock was in 1993 on the NASDAQ
NASDAQ
The NASDAQ Stock Market, also known as the NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. "NASDAQ" originally stood for "National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations". It is the second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization in the world, after the New York Stock Exchange. As of...
. BancFirst’s trading symbol is BANF. By 1994, the now publicly owned BancFirst still led by Rainbolt had expanded into Tulsa, the second largest market in Oklahoma.
Currently
BancFirst continues to grow today through branch expansion and acquiring smaller banks. Currently, BancFirst has 119 service locations, 83 staffed offices, 72 offices with ATMs, 36 stand-alone ATMs, 104+ total ATMs, fee-free access to 200+ free ATMs at Quik Trip, 7-11 stores, and Walgreens drug stores.It is the third largest bank in Oklahoma behind Bank of Oklahoma and Midfirst Bank. BancFirst is also the largest state chartered bank in Oklahoma.
During the financial crisis of late 2008, BancFirst was virtually unaffected. In a study released by the Bank Director magazine in the 4th quarter of 2007, BancFirst was listed as the 17th strongest bank in the country. The following year, the 2009 edition of Bank Director magazine had improved their ranking of BancFirst all the way up to 11th strongest bank in the U.S.
According to rankabank.com, BancFirst's assets total $3,822,686,000, while deposits total $3,382,129,000
BancFirst’s Mission Statement
BancFirst is an Oklahoma financialinstitution meeting its customers’ needs
through highly trained and motivated
employees, personalized service and
community focus thus creating long-term
value for its shareholders.