US Bank Directory
Banks in Reading, KS
1 FDIC-insured bank operates 1 office in Reading, Kansas.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Reading
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 Reading, 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.
1 location on the map
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All banks in Reading
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: The Citizens State Bank is the only bank with an office in Reading. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
The Citizens State Bank Bank · 1
The Citizens State Bank has 1 branch in Reading, 7 across Kansas and 7 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Council Grove, KS and show it operating since 1921. With $96.1 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 3,726 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Reading Branch at 402 First St dates to 2011 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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Reading Branch402 First St, 66868
Banking in Reading: the local picture
Short answer: 1 bank runs 1 branch in Reading according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
The Citizens State Bank has its main office in Council Grove, KS, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is The Citizens State Bank, operating since 1921 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 Reading, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Reading: Chase (nearest in Lawrence, 48 mi), Wells Fargo (nearest in Olathe, 68 mi), Bank of America (nearest in Lawrence, 47 mi), PNC Bank (nearest in Overland Park, 73 mi), U.S. Bank (nearest in Topeka, 36 mi), Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington, Regions Bank, TD Bank, BMO (nearest in Ottawa, 38 mi).
| Bank | In Reading | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | Lawrence, 48 miles away |
| Wells Fargo | None | Olathe, 68 miles away |
| Bank of America | None | Lawrence, 47 miles away |
| PNC Bank | None | Overland Park, 73 miles away |
| U.S. Bank | None | Topeka, 36 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Kansas |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Kansas |
| Huntington | None | none in Kansas |
| Regions Bank | None | none in Kansas |
| TD Bank | None | none in Kansas |
| BMO | None | Ottawa, 38 miles away |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Reading to the nearest branch in Kansas.
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 Reading residents like anyone else.
Banks near Reading
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Osage City (11 miles) and Emporia (15 miles). Ottawa, 38 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 8.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks in Osage City, KS | 11 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Emporia, KS | 15 mi | 5 | 9 |
| Banks in Lyndon, KS | 16 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Burlington, KS | 25 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Banks in Overbrook, KS | 28 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Council Grove, KS | 30 mi | 3 | 4 |
| Banks in Cottonwood Falls, KS | 33 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Ottawa, KS | 38 mi | 8 | 9 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Reading
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Reading between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Largest banks in Reading by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Reading offices.
Short answer: The Citizens State Bank is the largest bank with offices in Reading, with $96.1 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 3,726 among U.S. banks by total assets. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Citizens State Bank | $96.1 million | No. 3,726 | 1 | Council Grove, KS |
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 Reading: FAQ
How many banks are in Reading, KS?
Reading has 1 bank with 1 branch, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Is there a The Citizens State Bank in Reading, KS?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 The Citizens State Bank branch in Reading as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under The Citizens State Bank above.
Is there a Chase in Reading, KS?
No. FDIC data lists no Chase branch in Reading as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Lawrence, about 48 miles away in a straight line.
What is the oldest bank in Reading?
The Citizens State Bank has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1921.
Did any bank branches open or close in Reading 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 Reading?
Nearby cities with more banks include Osage City, Emporia, Lyndon. Osage City is 11 miles away with 3 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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