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Bankfirst

Norfolk, NE · Est. 1970 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Bankfirst is a bank based in Norfolk, Nebraska, established in 1970, with $1.2 billion in total assets across 14 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 43rd of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. Its capital ratio of 15.8% is stronger than 95% of similarly sized banks, versus a Nebraska median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.93% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Bankfirst appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.2B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$750.3M
Branches
14
Capital ratio
15.8%
Top 5% of $1B–10B peers · Nebraska median 10.8%
Return on assets
1.9%
Top 12% of $1B–10B peers · Nebraska median 1.3%
Rank in Nebraska
#43
of 139 banks

How Bankfirst compares to Nebraska peers

Capital ratio
Top 5% of $1B–10B peers
Bankfirst
15.8%
Nebraska median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 12% of $1B–10B peers
Bankfirst
1.9%
Nebraska median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Bankfirst

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (15.8% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.93%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Bankfirst over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (14)

  • 100 N 13th St, Norfolk, NE 68701
  • 1211 Riverside Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68701
  • 220 W 7th St, Wayne, NE 68787
  • 2530 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
  • 406 Main St, Wakefield, NE 68784
  • 2710 L Street, Ord, NE 68862
  • 3410 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106
  • 319 E Highway 20, Oneill, NE 68763
  • 3119 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51108
  • 902 10th St, Onawa, IA 51040
  • 3800 Dakota Ave, South Sioux City, NE 68776
  • 127 E Walnut St, West Point, NE 68788
  • 2025 Krenzien Dr, Norfolk, NE 68701
  • 1102 R St, Neligh, NE 68756

Are deposits at Bankfirst insured?

Yes. Bankfirst is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #20130). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Bankfirst: frequently asked questions

Is Bankfirst a good bank?

Bankfirst earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (15.8% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.93%).

Is Bankfirst FDIC-insured?

Yes. Bankfirst is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #20130). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Bankfirst?

Bankfirst holds $1.2 billion in total assets, ranking 43rd of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. It operates 14 branches.

Does Bankfirst have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Bankfirst appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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