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Service and Services That Stand Apart
First Merchants is more than a bank—we’re your partners. We understand and anticipate your needs. We act in your best interests and offer relevant solutions. And of course, we always keep our promises.
How First Merchants Makes All The Difference
Helping you prosper is our passion. Our bankers know what it means to be attentive because it’s just who they are. They want to help you solve your problems and bring your dreams to life, and they do that by actively listening so they can find the best way to partner with you on your journey. No matter what you need or where you’re headed, our attentive bankers are with you each step of the way.
We Actively Support
Our Local Communities
Our vision is to enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. We do this in many ways—donating to local causes, volunteering with community organizations, and helping thousands take control of their money through our financial wellness programs.
$1.4 Billion
In Contributions Toward
Community Investment
Toward Community Investment
13,902
Hours of Community Service
Served in 2022
HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN 2022
82
Organizations Reached Through
Financial Wellness
“For our neighbors, supporting local businesses, helping our communities prosper economically and beyond—this is why we do what we do. First Merchants is a part of our communities as much as they are a part of us. Listening and taking meaningful action are ways we help build a better tomorrow.”
Mark Hardwick
CEO, First Merchants Bank
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