Honoring Late Stephen Philip Shadle – 1st Bank Yuma’s Founding Director
Our team at 1st Bank Yuma would like to honor the legacy of Stephen P. Shadle's contributions to banking and philanthropy in Yuma County.
Limited Lobby Access
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Yuma County and Santa Cruz County, we will return to limited lobby access and requiring appointments only, effective December 1, 2020.
Welcome to 1st Bank Yuma,
We're Glad You're Here!
1st Bank Yuma is the premier, full service community bank in Yuma County and Santa Cruz County. We are committed to delivering fast, convenient, high quality, personal service.
1st Bank Yuma is community focused and has established itself as a responsible citizen and a business leader in the communities in which it operates. Through our friendly, professional staff, 1st Bank Yuma uses local decision making to meet customer needs and enhance shareholder value.
"We love 1st Bank Yuma's knowledge and hometown feel. Everyone knows us on a first name basis and are always ready to offer help in a timely manner."
- Jerry & Denelle LoCoco, Owners - SVN Velocity Real Estate & Management LLC.
"We love 1st Bank Yuma because they display the highest level of integrity and having local ownership makes banking easier. They are as loyal to us as we are to them."
- David McHone, Owner - 3:10 Fleet Service
"I love 1st Bank Yuma's local ownership and collaboration. They share my value of community involvement and supporting our local economy."
- Jenny Torres, Economic Development Manager - City of San Luis
"As a small business owner, I value the local ownership combined with the community involvement and the personal commitment to my business and me."
- Sharon Merz, Owner - Pioneer Express Lube & Car Wash
"Their experience and integrity are the reason we love 1st Bank Yuma and they are the obvious choice for our banking needs."
- Chris Wheeler, Owner Prison Hill Brewery
Business Loans
1st Bank Yuma is committed to helping the business community become even more successful. To that end, we offer a wide variety of loans to our commercial and small business customers consistent with our desire to develop a long term "business relationship" with local ownership, management and decision making. Our lenders will help you design a financing plan that grows with YOUR business.
Business Checking Accounts
Specialized checking accounts mean more extras where you need them the most. Low opening deposit? We’ve got it. Checking that pays you interest? We have that too.
Digital Payments
Enjoy a digital way to pay! With 60% of Americans currently using a digital payment service, we recognize the need for digital payments and are excited for you to enjoy the convenience of a digital way to pay!
Time is precious. Digital payments provide a quick and simple way to make secure purchases. Each wallet has its own unique security features and provides you with flexibility on how you choose to pay.
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San Luis Branch
645 N. William Brooks Ave.San Luis, AZ 85349
Fortuna Branch
11600 S. Fortuna RoadYuma, AZ 85367
Loan Production Office
242 W. 28th StreetYuma, AZ 85364
Midtown Branch
1800 S. 4th AvenueYuma, AZ 85364
Nogales Office
825 N. Grand Ave. Nogales, AZ 856215-Star Rated
1st Bank Yuma, Arizona proudly announces it has earned a 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. To earn Bauer’s Highest 5-Star rating, 1st Bank Yuma must excel in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, loan quality, and more. This marks the 66th consecutive quarter that 1st Bank Yuma has earned Bauer’s recommendation (5-Stars or 4-Stars).
“Not only does 1st Bank Yuma have 66 quarters of recommended ratings behind it, its strong capital position and prudent loan underwriting give us every reason to believe it will continue to do so”, contends Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Knowing its customers is one of the keys to intelligent underwriting, and as a community bank, 1st Bank Yuma has an inside track.”
BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting bauerfinancial.com.
