When did Great Western Bank closed?
July 1, 1997
At one time, Great Western was one of the largest savings and loan in the nation, second only to Home Savings of America. The bank was acquired by Washington Mutual in 1997 for $6.8 billion….Great Western Bank (1919–97)
Traded as | NYSE: GWF |
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Industry | Banking |
Founded | 1919 |
Defunct | July 1, 1997 |
Fate | Acquired by Washington Mutual, now JPMorgan Chase. |
Does Great Western Bank still exist?
All Great Western Bank ATMs are free to our customers. We also have an Extended Network of over 35,000 ATMs that are surcharge-free. This network is available throughout all 50 states and Canada, making it convenient to use your card wherever you are.

What states is Great Western Bank in?
Great Western Bank, whose holding company is Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GWB), is a regional bank based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. There are over 170 locations in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
How many branches does Great Western Bank have?
170 banking branches
We rank as the 5th largest US farm lender (as of December 31, 2019) with more than 170 banking branches across nine states.
Who bought out Great Western Bank?

First Interstate Bank
Billings, Montana-based First Interstate Bank is acquiring Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Great Western Bancorp in a $2 billion, all-stock deal that is set to close during the first quarter of 2022, the banks said in a press release Thursday.
Is Great Western Bank merging?
The combined bank will be one of the region’s largest financial institutions, with over $32 billion in assets and more than 300 branches across 14 states. “This is a transformative moment for our 53-year-old company,” said First Interstate president and CEO Kevin Riley.
How do I find my Great Western Bank account number?
Your account number can be found immediately to the right of the routing number in the center at the bottom of your checks.
Who does Best Western bank with?
Making Life Even Greater We’re excited to announce our plans to partner with First Interstate Bank.
Who is buying out Great Western Bank?
Who is buying Great Western Bank?
First Interstate BancSystem Inc. (Nasdaq: FIBK), a Billings-based institution, is acquiring Sioux Falls-headquartered Great Western Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: GWB) in an all-stock transaction valued at about $2 billion. The acquisition greatly expands First Interstate’s holdings in the Rocky Mountain region.
Is Great Western Bank FDIC insured?
Your checking and savings accounts at Great Western Bank are insured and protected up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
What is Great Western Bank routing number?
091408734
Your routing number, also known as an ABA number, for Great Western Bank accounts is: 091408734. These numbers are used to identify our financial institution in a transaction.