Here for Good

Our mission goes beyond banking.

 
We believe that the real measure of our worth is in the good we do. We're dedicated to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, offering our services and support with a promise to be here for good.
an exterior image of the BTC Bank in Bethany, MO. in the 1960's.
We’re dedicated to improving the lives around us, committing to a presence that’s both impactful and enduring. Our approach to banking is personal; we know our customers by name, tailoring our services to meet each person’s unique needs.
Our model is simple:
 
We invest deposits from our trusted community members into loans for those same familiar faces, creating a cycle of mutual trust and support. In the heart of our communities, we are more than bankers; we are neighbors, colleagues, and friends, committed to being here for good, both now and forever.
Our mission goes beyond banking:
 
It’s about nurturing stronger communities where our own families grow and thrive. We’re dedicated to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, offering our service and support with a promise to be here for good.

Our Pillars

BTC volunteering and serving food at an event

Here for Community

 
Our mission is about nurturing stronger communities, where our own families grow and thrive. Deeply rooted in tradition since 1919, BTC Bank has flourished alongside the communities we serve. 
 
BTC presenting a check for the Carrollton Mascot Card Donation

Here for Youth

 
We are fully committed to unlocking the immense potential within our youth, guiding them to emerge as pioneers and guardians of the future. This commitment is the driving force behind our non-profit initiative, the BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp, which is dedicated to empowering the next generation.
 
a BTC employee stands in a field with a customer next to their tractor

Here for Agriculture

 
Through the best and the worst seasons, we've been supporting our farmers for over 100 years. Our tailored financial solutions for farmers and agribusinesses highlight our dedication to supporting and advancing Missouri’s leading economic force.
 


Our Promise

 
To continue to do good, we must:
 
  • be driven by agriculture, rooted in our communities and focused on our youth.
  • chart new paths while we stay true to our roots.
  • ask hard questions, seek honest answers and create good outcomes.
  • be committed and unwavering in our efforts to do good instead of easy.
  • remain steadfast in good times and persevere in hard times.
 Our promise is to continue to do good because we are Here for Good.















BTC Bank History

 
The Bethany Trust Company was established on September 19th, 1919 in Bethany Missouri.
 
  • 1919 - The Law Offices of Barlow, Barlow and Kautz established the Bethany Trust Company on September 19, creating the foundation for what would become a longstanding community financial institution. 
  • 1920 - The bank officially opened its doors on January 1 on the southwest side of the Bethany Square with initial assets of $100,000.00.
  • 1965 - The original bank building was demolished and replaced with a modern facility featuring first ever drive-up teller window.
  • 1969 - Bethany Trust Company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a daylong community event and reached a major milestone of $10 million in assets
  • 1998 – Beginning the year with assets totaling $81,121,298.00, the bank acquired Bank of Gallatin/First State Bank and subsequently opened the Gallatin BTC Bank branch.
  • 1999 – BTC Bank celebrated its 80th anniversary. The organization adopted the name BTC Bank and expanded with a new branch in Albany.
  • 2003 – BTC Bank acquired First Bank of Missouri in Pattonsburg.
  • 2005 – A second Bethany location was constructed, laying the groundwork for the future relocation of BTC Bank’s headquarters.
  • 2007 – BTC Bank expanded again with the opening of its Chillicothe branch
  • 2008 – The original Bethany Main Branch closed, and BTC Bank officially moved its headquarters to 3606 Miller Street.
  • 2011 – Marking its first expansion outside Missouri, BTC Bank opened a full-service branch in Lamoni, Iowa.
  • 2013 - Created BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp., a nonprofit organization, to support local children through volunteerism and donation, beyond what BTC Bank could do itself.
  • 2014 – A temporary facility was opened in Carrollton, enhancing the bank’s regional footprint.
  • 2015 – A new full-service building was completed in Carrollton, and a temporary dedicated loan office in Boonville opened.
  • 2016 – The Boonville loan office was upgraded to a full-service branch.
  • 2017 – The Beaman (Smithton) BTC Bank branch opened
  • 2018 – A temporary facility was opened in Trenton
  • 2019 – BTC Bank celebrated its centennial with yearlong activities. That same year, the institution acquired The Bank of Fairport, adding locations in Maysville and Osborn, and completed new full-service buildings in Trenton and Boonville.
  • 2020 - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, BTC Bank played a vital role in economic relief by processing more than 1,800 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Expanded digital services ensured continued customer and community support
  • 2021 - A temporary facility opened in Buffalo. BTC Bank acquired Home Exchange Bank, with locations in Jamesport, Oregon, and Gilman City, and also acquired First Cameron State Bank with two locations in Cameron. The first ITM was installed in Buffalo.
  • 2022 – The year began with total assets of $905,447,721.55. BTC Bank acquired Merchants & Farmers Bank, adding locations in Salisbury, Fayette, Columbia, and Hardin.
  • 2023 – The new Buffalo branch building opened in February
  • 2024 – BTC Bank expanded with the opening of its Sedalia branch, a new Beaman branch building, updates to the Oregon branch, and the purchase of a Cameron facility for administrative offices. 
  • 2025 - The BTC Bank mobile bank launched, delivering community banking to more rural areas. Construction began on the Chillicothe North and Sedalia North branch locations, and the Bethany Administration Building was expanded. Growth continued as BTC Bank signed an agreement with Connections Bank to acquire Prairie Home and Bunceton, and another to fully acquire The Tipton Latham Bank, N.A. 


Why a Community Bank?

 
At BTC Bank, investing locally enables us to support our communities and their unique needs. Unlike large commercial banks, the money you deposit with BTC Bank stays local, growing the economy and creating jobs. Banking with a community bank is like shopping local—it keeps money in the community and helps it thrive.





















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