US Bank Directory
Banks in Buffalo Center, IA
1 FDIC-insured bank operates 1 office in Buffalo Center, Iowa.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Buffalo Center
Banks sit at the coordinates in their FDIC record; credit union offices at their NCUA address, located with the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder. Point at a marker for today's hours, tap it for the address, directions and the bank's site.
Short answer: 1 institution operates 1 location in Buffalo Center, according to the FDIC. 1 of them has coordinates on record and is on the map. ATMs and opening hours are not in the sources this page uses yet; each marker links to directions.
Branches: FDIC, NCUA. Streets: loading.
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All banks in Buffalo Center
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is the only bank with an office in Buffalo Center. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Bank · 1
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has 1 branch in Buffalo Center, 4 across Iowa and 6 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Buffalo Center, IA and show it operating since 1914. With $422.7 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,997 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. Its main office at 101 N Main St dates to 1914 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Main Office main office101 N Main St, 50424
Banking in Buffalo Center: the local picture
Short answer: 1 bank runs 1 branch in Buffalo Center according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has its main office in Buffalo Center, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is Farmers Trust and Savings Bank, operating since 1914 according to the FDIC.
The one location here does not publish hours in the sources this page uses. Each branch links to the bank's own site.
Chase, Bank of America and other national banks
Which big national banks have branches in Buffalo Center, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Buffalo Center: Chase (nearest in Ames, 96 mi), Wells Fargo (nearest in Mason City, 41 mi), Bank of America (nearest in Urbandale, 121 mi), PNC Bank, U.S. Bank (nearest in Mason City, 41 mi), Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington, Regions Bank (nearest in Cedar Falls, 99 mi), TD Bank, BMO (nearest in Boone, 91 mi).
| Bank | In Buffalo Center | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | Ames, 96 miles away |
| Wells Fargo | None | Mason City, 41 miles away |
| Bank of America | None | Urbandale, 121 miles away |
| PNC Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| U.S. Bank | None | Mason City, 41 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Iowa |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| Huntington | None | none in Iowa |
| Regions Bank | None | Cedar Falls, 99 miles away |
| TD Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| BMO | None | Boone, 91 miles away |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Buffalo Center to the nearest branch in Iowa.
What your savings could earn
National benchmarks and the best published offers, from the Banrox Bank Rates tracker. Enter your own balance and rate to compare.
Short answer: At the national average savings rate of 0.38%, $10,000 kept in savings for a year earns about $38. The best published savings rate in the tracker, 3.75% at CIT Bank, earns about $375. The national average 12-month CD pays 1.71%.
| Offer | Bank | APY | Term | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | CIT Bank | 3.75% | none | $5,000 |
| Savings | Barclays | 3.50% | none | $0 |
| Savings | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.40% | none | $0 |
| CD | Synchrony Bank | 4.35% | 60 Months | $0 |
| CD | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 4.35% | 24 Months | $500 |
| CD | American Express National Bank | 4.25% | 10 Months | $0 |
Rates are the banks' published APYs as tracked on the Banrox Bank Rates page, with the date next to each benchmark; they are not offers from Banrox and can change daily. Interest is before tax. The best offers are mostly online banks and are open to Buffalo Center residents like anyone else.
Banks near Buffalo Center
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Forest City (18 miles) and Lake Mills (21 miles). Algona, 26 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 5.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks in Forest City, IA | 18 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Lake Mills, IA | 21 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Britt, IA | 21 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Garner, IA | 26 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Algona, IA | 26 mi | 5 | 7 |
| Banks in Armstrong, IA | 27 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Clear Lake, IA | 33 mi | 4 | 5 |
| Banks in Northwood, IA | 37 mi | 2 | 2 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Buffalo Center
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Buffalo Center between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Banks and credit unions based in Buffalo Center
Short answer: 1 institution has its main office in Buffalo Center: Farmers Trust and Savings Bank.
| Institution | Type | Total assets, June 30, 2026 | Offices here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Trust and Savings Bank | Bank | $422.7 million | 1 |
Banks: FDIC BankFind (community-bank flag and assets). Credit unions: NCUA call report.
Largest banks in Buffalo Center by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Buffalo Center offices.
Short answer: Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is the largest bank with offices in Buffalo Center, with $422.7 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 1,997 among U.S. banks by total assets. 1 of the 1 bank is headquartered here. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Trust and Savings Bank | $422.7 million | No. 1,997 | 1 | Buffalo Center, IA |
Total assets and ranks from FDIC BankFind as of June 30, 2026. Rank is among active banks that report total assets to the FDIC.
Banks in Buffalo Center: FAQ
How many banks are in Buffalo Center, IA?
Buffalo Center has 1 bank with 1 branch, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Is there a Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Buffalo Center, IA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 Farmers Trust and Savings Bank branch in Buffalo Center as of September 5, 2026, the main office at 101 N Main St. The address and directions are under Farmers Trust and Savings Bank above.
Is there a Chase in Buffalo Center, IA?
No. FDIC data lists no Chase branch in Buffalo Center as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Ames, about 96 miles away in a straight line.
Which banks are headquartered in Buffalo Center?
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has its main office in Buffalo Center, according to the FDIC.
What is the oldest bank in Buffalo Center?
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1914.
Did any bank branches open or close in Buffalo Center in the past year?
FDIC branch records show no branch openings between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Where can I find more banks near Buffalo Center?
Nearby cities with more banks include Forest City, Lake Mills, Britt. Forest City is 18 miles away with 2 banks.
How we build this page
Every figure above comes from one of these sources. Nothing is typed by hand, nothing is estimated.
| Data | Source | License | Updated | Data as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDIC-insured banks: branches, main offices, total assets, dates established | FDIC BankFind Suite API | Public data (U.S. government) | Monthly import | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Savings and CD rates, national averages | Banrox Bank Rates | Banrox, from the banks' own rate pages and FDIC national rates | Weekly | see each rate |
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