US Bank Directory
Banks in Nelson, WI
1 FDIC-insured bank operates 1 office in Nelson, Wisconsin.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Nelson
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 Nelson, 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 Nelson
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Bank of Alma is the only bank with an office in Nelson. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Bank of Alma Bank · 1
Bank of Alma has 1 branch in Nelson, 3 across Wisconsin and 4 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Alma, WI and show it operating since 1986. With $339.5 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 2,309 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Nelson Branch at N104 N Main St dates to 1936 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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Nelson BranchN104 N Main St, 54756
Banking in Nelson: the local picture
Short answer: 1 bank runs 1 branch in Nelson according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Bank of Alma has its main office in Alma, WI, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is Bank of Alma, operating since 1986 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 Nelson, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Nelson: Chase (nearest in Hudson, 51 mi), Wells Fargo (nearest in Eau Claire, 36 mi), Bank of America, PNC Bank (nearest in West Bend, 203 mi), U.S. Bank (nearest in Eau Claire, 36 mi), Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington (nearest in Milwaukee, 218 mi), Regions Bank, TD Bank, BMO (nearest in Menomonie, 32 mi).
| Bank | In Nelson | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | Hudson, 51 miles away |
| Wells Fargo | None | Eau Claire, 36 miles away |
| Bank of America | None | none in Wisconsin |
| PNC Bank | None | West Bend, 203 miles away |
| U.S. Bank | None | Eau Claire, 36 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Wisconsin |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Wisconsin |
| Huntington | None | Milwaukee, 218 miles away |
| Regions Bank | None | none in Wisconsin |
| TD Bank | None | none in Wisconsin |
| BMO | None | Menomonie, 32 miles away |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Nelson to the nearest branch in Wisconsin.
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 Nelson residents like anyone else.
Banks near Nelson
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Durand (14 miles) and Mondovi (20 miles). Eau Claire, 37 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 12.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks in Durand, WI | 14 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Mondovi, WI | 20 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Fountain City, WI | 28 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Arcadia, WI | 29 mi | 2 | 3 |
| Banks in Ellsworth, WI | 31 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Menomonie, WI | 33 mi | 5 | 6 |
| Banks in Whitehall, WI | 34 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Eau Claire, WI | 37 mi | 12 | 17 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Nelson
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Nelson between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Largest banks in Nelson by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Nelson offices.
Short answer: Bank of Alma is the largest bank with offices in Nelson, with $339.5 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 2,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Alma | $339.5 million | No. 2,309 | 1 | Alma, WI |
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 Nelson: FAQ
How many banks are in Nelson, WI?
Nelson has 1 bank with 1 branch, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Is there a Bank of Alma in Nelson, WI?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 Bank of Alma branch in Nelson as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under Bank of Alma above.
Is there a Chase in Nelson, WI?
No. FDIC data lists no Chase branch in Nelson as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Hudson, about 51 miles away in a straight line.
What is the oldest bank in Nelson?
Bank of Alma has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1986.
Did any bank branches open or close in Nelson 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 Nelson?
Nearby cities with more banks include Durand, Mondovi, Fountain City. Durand is 14 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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