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List of the Oldest Houston Banks

Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States and Texas’s largest city. The city itself was founded in 1836, so its no wonder that many of the banks there have such a long history with the city. Houston Banking Rates brings you a list of the eight oldest Houston banks.

  1. The Frost National Bank – February 20, 1899 – This bank was one of Texas’s banking pioneers, beginning as a small branch and expanding into a nationwide corporation today.
  2. Trustmark National Bank – December 18, 1889 – Today, Trustmark Bank has over 2,600 associates working to make sure your Houston banking experience is positive.
  3. Whitney National Bank – October 26, 1883 – This national bank featured 15 different Houston branches for your convenience and service.
  4. Wells Fargo Bank – January 1, 1870 – This historical bank is intrinsically linked with its history of stagecoaches and gold being transported across the nation.
  5. Manufacturer’s and Trader’s Trust Company – January 1, 1856 – This bank, renamed M & T Bank, is one of the 20 largest independent bank holding companies in the U.S.
  6. Comerica Bank – March 5, 1849 – This bank has three major business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management.
  7. JP Morgan Chase Bank – January 1, 1824 – This multi-national company operates in over 60 different countries.
  8. Citibank – June 16, 1812 – Not only is this the oldest bank, but it also has expanded into more fields. It has been very successful at issuing credit cards to customers.

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