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Banks in Christopher, IL
2 FDIC-insured banks operate 2 offices in Christopher, Illinois.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Christopher
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: 2 banks and credit unions operate 2 locations in Christopher, according to the FDIC. 2 of them have coordinates on record and are 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.
2 locations on the map
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All banks in Christopher
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Banterra Bank and State Bank of Whittington have the most locations in Christopher, with 1 each. 2 banks have a single office in the city. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Banterra Bank Bank · 1
Banterra Bank has 1 branch in Christopher, 28 across Illinois and 43 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Marion, IL and show it operating since 1955. With $3.36 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 383 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Christopher - 1400 at 506 N Victor St dates to 1943 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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Christopher - 1400506 N Victor St, 62822
State Bank of Whittington Bank · 1
State Bank of Whittington has 1 branch in Christopher, 5 across Illinois and 5 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Benton, IL and show it operating since 1919. With $180.1 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 3,133 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Christopher Branch at 400 W Adelaide Ave dates to 2007 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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Christopher Branch400 W Adelaide Ave, 62822
Banking in Christopher: the local picture
Short answer: 2 banks run 2 branches in Christopher according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Of the 2 banks, 0 have their main office in Christopher, 2 elsewhere in Illinois, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is State Bank of Whittington, operating since 1919 according to the FDIC. In FDIC branch records, the longest-running branch is Banterra Bank's office at 506 N Victor St, dating to 1943; the newest is State Bank of Whittington's at 400 W Adelaide Ave, from 2007.
None of the 2 locations here publishes 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 Christopher, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Christopher: Chase (nearest in Belleville, 60 mi), Wells Fargo (nearest in Canton, 186 mi), Bank of America (nearest in Belleville, 60 mi), PNC Bank (nearest in Fairview Heights, 65 mi), U.S. Bank (nearest in Benton, 7 mi), Truist, Fifth Third Bank (nearest in Marion, 16 mi), Huntington (nearest in Shorewood, 250 mi), Regions Bank (nearest in Du Quoin, 10 mi), TD Bank, BMO (nearest in Belleville, 61 mi).
| Bank | In Christopher | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | Belleville, 60 miles away |
| Wells Fargo | None | Canton, 186 miles away |
| Bank of America | None | Belleville, 60 miles away |
| PNC Bank | None | Fairview Heights, 65 miles away |
| U.S. Bank | None | Benton, 7 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Illinois |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | Marion, 16 miles away |
| Huntington | None | Shorewood, 250 miles away |
| Regions Bank | None | Du Quoin, 10 miles away |
| TD Bank | None | none in Illinois |
| BMO | None | Belleville, 61 miles away |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Christopher to the nearest branch in Illinois.
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 Christopher residents like anyone else.
Banks near Christopher
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Benton (7 miles) and Sesser (8 miles). Marion, 17 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 13.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks in Benton, IL | 7 mi | 5 | 6 |
| Banks in Sesser, IL | 8 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in West Frankfort, IL | 9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Du Quoin, IL | 10 mi | 3 | 4 |
| Banks in Herrin, IL | 13 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Banks in Johnston City, IL | 13 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Carterville, IL | 16 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Banks in Marion, IL | 17 mi | 13 | 26 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Christopher
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Christopher between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Largest banks in Christopher by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Christopher offices.
Short answer: Banterra Bank is the largest bank with offices in Christopher, with $3.36 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 383 among U.S. banks by total assets. State Bank of Whittington is second with $180.1 million. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banterra Bank | $3.36 billion | No. 383 | 1 | Marion, IL |
| State Bank of Whittington | $180.1 million | No. 3,133 | 1 | Benton, IL |
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 Christopher: FAQ
How many banks are in Christopher, IL?
Christopher has 2 banks with 2 branches, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Which bank has the most branches in Christopher?
Banterra Bank, with 1. State Bank of Whittington has 1.
Is there a Banterra Bank in Christopher, IL?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 Banterra Bank branch in Christopher as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under Banterra Bank above.
Is there a State Bank of Whittington in Christopher, IL?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 State Bank of Whittington branch in Christopher as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under State Bank of Whittington above.
Is there a Chase in Christopher, IL?
No. FDIC data lists no Chase branch in Christopher as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Belleville, about 60 miles away in a straight line.
What is the oldest bank in Christopher?
State Bank of Whittington has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1919.
Did any bank branches open or close in Christopher 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 Christopher?
Nearby cities with more banks include Benton, Sesser, West Frankfort. Benton is 7 miles away with 5 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 |
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| 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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