Frequently Asked Questions

The roots of what would become Arvest Bank date back to the early 1960s. The bank has evolved significantly since then through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Arvest Bank has expanded from its original Arkansas base to serve communities across multiple states in the central United States, including Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas.

Throughout its history, Arvest has maintained a commitment to community focus, exceptional customer service, local decision-making, and balancing innovation with traditional banking principles.

Arvest has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of community banks. This approach has allowed it to expand while maintaining its community banking philosophy.

Key milestones include its founding in the 1960s, significant expansion in the 1980s and 1990s, the consolidation under the unified Arvest brand in 1994, multi-state expansion in the 2000s, and its digital transformation in recent years.

Throughout its history, Arvest has maintained a strong commitment to community involvement through local sponsorships, charitable initiatives, financial education programs, and support for community development projects.

Arvest has embraced technological advancements in banking while ensuring that personal relationships remain central to its approach. This balance has allowed it to provide modern conveniences while maintaining the personal touch that has defined its service philosophy.