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American Exchange Bank

Elmwood, NE · Est. 1889 · Website ↗
92/ 100
Trust Grade
Excellent
92 out of 100

American Exchange Bank is a bank based in Elmwood, Nebraska, established in 1889, with $75 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 118th of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. Its capital ratio of 8.3% trails most similarly sized banks (13th percentile), versus a Nebraska median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 2.23% return on assets. No consumer complaints against American Exchange 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
$74.7M
<$100M institution
Deposits
$67.2M
Branches
2
Capital ratio
8.3%
Bottom 13% of <$100M peers · Nebraska median 10.8%
Return on assets
2.2%
Top 7% of <$100M peers · Nebraska median 1.3%
Rank in Nebraska
#118
of 139 banks

How American Exchange Bank compares to Nebraska peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 13% of <$100M peers
American Exchange
8.3%
Nebraska median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 7% of <$100M peers
American Exchange
2.2%
Nebraska median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded American Exchange Bank

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

Financial strength
92/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
92/100
  • Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 2.23%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 440 D St, Eagle, NE 68347
  • 151 N 4th St, Elmwood, NE 68349

Are deposits at American Exchange Bank insured?

Yes. American Exchange Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #10647). 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.

American Exchange Bank: frequently asked questions

Is American Exchange Bank a good bank?

American Exchange Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 2.23%).

Is American Exchange Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. American Exchange Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #10647). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is American Exchange Bank?

American Exchange Bank holds $75 million in total assets, ranking 118th of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. It operates 2 branches.

Does American Exchange Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against American Exchange 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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