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First Interstate Bank

Billings, MT · Est. 1916 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First Interstate Bank is a bank based in Billings, Montana, established in 1916, with $26.4 billion in total assets across 279 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 2nd of 36 banks we track in Montana. Its capital ratio of 12.4% is stronger than 66% of similarly sized banks, versus a Montana median of 10%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.02% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Interstate Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$26.4B
$10B–100B institution
Deposits
$22.2B
Branches
279
Capital ratio
12.4%
Top 34% of $10B–100B peers · Montana median 10%
Return on assets
1.0%
Bottom 35% of $10B–100B peers · Montana median 1.36%
Rank in Montana
#2
of 36 banks

How First Interstate Bank compares to Montana peers

Capital ratio
Top 34% of $10B–100B peers
First Interstate
12.4%
Montana median
10.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 35% of $10B–100B peers
First Interstate
1.0%
Montana median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Interstate Bank

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (12.4% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.02%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (279)

  • 21783 Us Highway 65, Princeton, MO 64673
  • 2100 Commerce Dr, Red Oak, IA 51566
  • 648 Mount Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730
  • 201 N Main St, Chariton, IA 50049
  • 100 E South St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
  • 3 S Woodard Ave, Absarokee, MT 59001
  • 306 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
  • 800 Grand Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
  • 2 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
  • 207 W Callender St, Livingston, MT 59047
  • 101 E Front St, Missoula, MT 59802
  • 602 N Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
  • 333 West Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701
  • 104 S Wolcott St, Casper, WY 82601
  • 221 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
  • 2909 Dickinson St, Miles City, MT 59301
  • 1613 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801
  • 6210 Main St, Colstrip, MT 59323
  • 1100 Nw Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
  • 2501 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102
  • 401 W 19th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
  • 40 E Hart St, Buffalo, WY 82834
  • 41 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
  • 730 Main St, Billings, MT 59105
  • 555 Nw 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754
  • 2800 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59718
  • 2801 S Douglas Hwy, Gillette, WY 82718
  • 1400 North Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783
  • 14 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
  • 501 Pioneer Ave, Oakland, IA 51560
  • 121 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  • 200 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120
  • 404 S A Ave, New Underwood, SD 57761
  • 4901 E 2nd St, Casper, WY 82609
  • 178 N 6th St, Reedsport, OR 97467
  • 302 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101
  • 3199 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102
  • 2500 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808
  • 508 Us Highway 93 N, Eureka, MT 59917
  • 100 E Cottonwood Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901

Are deposits at First Interstate Bank insured?

Yes. First Interstate Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1105). 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.

First Interstate Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Interstate Bank a good bank?

First Interstate Bank 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 (12.4% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.02%).

Is First Interstate Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Interstate Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1105). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Interstate Bank?

First Interstate Bank holds $26.4 billion in total assets, ranking 2nd of 36 banks we track in Montana. It operates 279 branches.

Does First Interstate Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Interstate Bank 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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