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Generations Bank
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Generations Bank is a privately held, FDIC-insured community bank founded in 1907 in Harrell, Arkansas, and currently operating 11 physical branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri, with its main branch in Camden, Arkansas. The bank serves individual consumers, small-to-medium-sized businesses, agricultural operators (row crops, poultry, cattle), non-profit organizations, and government entities through a full-service product set that spans personal and business checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, personal lending, mortgage lending, commercial and commercial real estate loans, lines of credit, agricultural loans, and an overdraft privilege program.

Its product portfolio is anchored by a digital banking platform that includes online banking, a mobile banking app (available on Google Play and Apple App Store), mobile deposit, card controls, mobile wallet support (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Android Pay), e-statements, and online bill pay, with third-party integrations to QuickBooks, Quicken, and Autobooks. For business customers, the bank operates a dedicated treasury management platform composed of Business E-Banking, Payment Solutions (including wire transfers and debit cards), Receivables, Fraud Protection, and Liquidity Management (Sweep Services), supported by an in-house treasury management team (Director, VP/Coordinator, and support staff). Distribution combines the 11-branch physical network with self-serve digital channels and a direct sales treasury management team targeting enterprise-level business customers.

Generations Bank generates revenue primarily through net interest income on its loan portfolio (commercial, commercial real estate, lines of credit, agricultural, and mortgage) and through transaction and service fees, including a $30 per-item overdraft fee, monthly service charges, debit transaction overages (~$0.35-$0.50 per item), and miscellaneous service fees (cashier's checks, money orders, faxes, photocopies, account printouts). Recurring subscription-style revenue streams include business treasury services and certificates of deposit. The bank's go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB via branch walk-ins, online account opening, and a treasury management sales team, with brand-building content marketing (Generations Blog, Resource Center, Financial Education) and presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Generations Bank is a privately held, FDIC-insured community bank founded in 1907, operating 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. It serves retail consumers, small-to-medium businesses, agricultural operators, non-profits, and government entities with deposit products, lending, treasury management, and digital banking.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersHampton, United States
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Hampton
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices12 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
community banking services, commercial lending, personal savings accounts, treasury management solutions, agricultural loan products
Industry3 codes
1Mass-Market Consumer Deposit Banking (Checking/Savings)
CodeFSABAAAAPrimaryYes
2SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs)
CodeFSABABACPrimaryNo
3Agricultural & Rural Development Banks
CodeFSABAKAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Depository Credit Intermediation5221
SIC code1 code
  • State Commercial Banks6022
Product category
Community Banking
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Interest Income
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue generated from interest on loans including commercial loans, commercial real estate, lines of credit, agricultural loans, and mortgage loans

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2Deposit Account Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Overdraft fees ($30 per item), monthly service charges on checking and savings accounts, minimum balance fees, and transaction fees

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3Service Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Fees for photocopies, faxes, money orders, cashier's checks, replacement ATM/debit cards, telephone transfers, and account printouts

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4Business Treasury Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Treasury management services including Business E-Banking, wire transfers, and liquidity management for business customers

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5Certificates of Deposit
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

CDs with guaranteed returns offering various maturity terms for business and personal savings

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details9 tiers
1Business Classic Checking - $1,000 minimum deposit, $10 monthly service charge, $2,500 minimum balance to avoid fee
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

250 free debits per month, $0.35 fee per debit item after limit

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2Business Essentials Checking - $100 minimum deposit, no monthly service charge
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

100 free debits per month, $0.35 fee per debit item after limit

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3Business Premium Checking - $1,000 minimum deposit, $10 monthly service charge, earns interest with $1,000 minimum balance
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

100 free debits per month, $0.50 fee per debit item after limit. Limited to Non-Profits, Sole Proprietors, and Government Organizations

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4Non-Profit Checking - $100 minimum deposit, no monthly service charge
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

50 free debits per month, $0.50 fee per debit item after limit

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5Business Savings - $100 minimum opening deposit, $5 cycle service charge, $100 minimum balance to earn interest
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Interest accrued daily, paid quarterly. Minimum daily balance of $100 to avoid service charge

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6Non-Profit Savings - $100 minimum opening deposit, no service charge, interest earned
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Interest accrued daily, paid quarterly. Minimum balance of $100 to earn interest

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7Money Market Savings - $2,500 minimum opening deposit, $10 monthly service charge, interest paid monthly
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Minimum daily balance of $2,500 to avoid service charge

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8Overdraft Fee - $30 per item for covering overdrafts
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Charged per item for covering overdrafts created by check, draft, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means. Check printing fees vary by style ordered

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9Miscellaneous Service Fees
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Photocopies $0.25/page, Fax $2.00, Money Order $5.00, Cashier's Check $5.00, Replacement ATM/Debit Card $10.00, Telephone Transfer Fee $2.00, Account Activity Printout $2.00

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B2B and B2C
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Core offering1 text field

Generations Bank is a full-service community bank offering personal and business deposit products (checking, savings, CDs, HSA), lending products (personal loans, mortgages, commercial, commercial real estate, agriculture loans, lines of credit), treasury management services for businesses, and FDIC-insured digital banking via mobile and online channels. The bank operates 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

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Generations Bank is a full-service community bank offering a unified suite of banking products and services for personal and business customers. The product portfolio spans core deposit products (checking, savings, CDs), lending (personal, mortgage, commercial, agricultural), treasury management services, and digital banking platforms. The digital banking platform serves as the primary channel for account access, featuring mobile and online banking with integrated tools for bill payment, mobile deposit, card controls, and mobile wallet support. Treasury Management functions as an enterprise platform for business customers, incorporating Business E-Banking, Payment Solutions, Receivables, Fraud Protection, and Liquidity Management sub-modules. The bank operates 11 branch locations across Arkansas and Missouri, established in 1907, serving South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri markets.

Product and service23 records
1Personal Checking
CategoryPersonal Deposit Account
2Personal Savings
3Personal Lending
4Mortgage
5Business Classic Checking
6Business Essentials Checking
7Business Premium Checking
8Non-Profit Checking
9Business Savings
10Non-Profit Savings
11Money Market Savings
12Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
13Employee Health Savings Account (HSA)
14Commercial Loans
15Commercial Real Estate Loans
16Line of Credit
17Agriculture Loans
18Treasury Management
19Business E-Banking
20Mobile Banking App
21Online Banking
22Overdraft Privilege
23Sweep Protection
Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Arkansas-headquartered regional bank with comparable community banking roots, multi-state branch network across AR/MO, and similar business banking + treasury management offerings. Closest direct peer in scale and geography.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Digital-first business banking platform targeting startups and small businesses — direct emerging threat to Generations' SME deposit and treasury management franchise.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Arkansas community bank with consumer and business banking products across central and NW Arkansas. Similar deposit, lending, and digital banking profile at comparable scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Western Arkansas community bank with similar size and product set (personal, business, mortgage). Direct geographic overlap with Generations' AR/MO branch territory.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Regional bank with significant Arkansas/Mississippi/Texas presence offering comparable commercial, treasury, and consumer banking. Larger scale but overlapping in core markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Arkansas-headquartered bank with strong CRE and commercial lending franchise serving similar small/mid-market business customers across the South and Midwest. Comparable in market and product offering.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Arkansas-based community bank operating across AR/MO/OK with personal, business, and mortgage lending. Directly comparable footprint and product mix, particularly in NW Arkansas.

TypeRegional player
Description

Tennessee-headquartered community bank with some Arkansas presence, similar personal/business banking model. Comparable scale and product mix though primarily outside Generations' core footprint.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Midwestern regional bank offering consumer and business banking; competes indirectly in deposit gathering and digital channels across Generations' markets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National incumbent with growing presence in NW Arkansas serving Walmart-adjacent businesses. Competes for the same business banking and treasury management wallet Generations targets.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Integration8 records

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Feature3 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles7 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Generations Bank

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Generations Bank is a privately held, FDIC-insured community bank founded in 1907, operating 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. It serves retail consumers, small-to-medium businesses, agricultural operators, non-profits, and government entities with deposit products, lending, treasury management, and digital banking.

What Generations Bank does

Generations Bank is a privately held, FDIC-insured community bank founded in 1907 in Harrell, Arkansas, and currently operating 11 physical branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri, with its main branch in Camden, Arkansas. The bank serves individual consumers, small-to-medium-sized businesses, agricultural operators (row crops, poultry, cattle), non-profit organizations, and government entities through a full-service product set that spans personal and business checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, personal lending, mortgage lending, commercial and commercial real estate loans, lines of credit, agricultural loans, and an overdraft privilege program.

Its product portfolio is anchored by a digital banking platform that includes online banking, a mobile banking app (available on Google Play and Apple App Store), mobile deposit, card controls, mobile wallet support (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Android Pay), e-statements, and online bill pay, with third-party integrations to QuickBooks, Quicken, and Autobooks. For business customers, the bank operates a dedicated treasury management platform composed of Business E-Banking, Payment Solutions (including wire transfers and debit cards), Receivables, Fraud Protection, and Liquidity Management (Sweep Services), supported by an in-house treasury management team (Director, VP/Coordinator, and support staff). Distribution combines the 11-branch physical network with self-serve digital channels and a direct sales treasury management team targeting enterprise-level business customers.

Generations Bank generates revenue primarily through net interest income on its loan portfolio (commercial, commercial real estate, lines of credit, agricultural, and mortgage) and through transaction and service fees, including a $30 per-item overdraft fee, monthly service charges, debit transaction overages (~$0.35-$0.50 per item), and miscellaneous service fees (cashier's checks, money orders, faxes, photocopies, account printouts). Recurring subscription-style revenue streams include business treasury services and certificates of deposit. The bank's go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB via branch walk-ins, online account opening, and a treasury management sales team, with brand-building content marketing (Generations Blog, Resource Center, Financial Education) and presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Generations Bank firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Generations Bank
Legal name
Generations Bank
Website
https://mygenerations.bank
Company type
Private
Founded year
1907
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Generations Bank is a privately held, FDIC-insured community bank founded in 1907, operating 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. It serves retail consumers, small-to-medium businesses, agricultural operators, non-profits, and government entities with deposit products, lending, treasury management, and digital banking.
Ownership category
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Generations Bank industry classification

Industry
Product category
Community Banking
NAICS
Depository Credit Intermediation (5221)
SIC
State Commercial Banks (6022)
akta.pro primary industry
Mass-Market Consumer Deposit Banking (Checking/Savings) (FSABAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs) (FSABABAC), Agricultural & Rural Development Banks (FSABAKAE)

Keywords

  • Community banking services
  • Commercial lending
  • Personal savings accounts
  • Treasury management solutions
  • Agricultural loan products

Where Generations Bank is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Hampton
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

Generations Bank business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Interest Income: Revenue generated from interest on loans including commercial loans, commercial real estate, lines of credit, agricultural loans, and mortgage loans
  2. Deposit Account Fees: Overdraft fees ($30 per item), monthly service charges on checking and savings accounts, minimum balance fees, and transaction fees
  3. Service Fees: Fees for photocopies, faxes, money orders, cashier's checks, replacement ATM/debit cards, telephone transfers, and account printouts
  4. Business Treasury Services: Treasury management services including Business E-Banking, wire transfers, and liquidity management for business customers
  5. Certificates of Deposit: CDs with guaranteed returns offering various maturity terms for business and personal savings

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyBusiness Classic Checking - $1,000 minimum deposit, $10 monthly service charge, $2,500 minimum balance to avoid fee
SubscriptionMonthlyBusiness Essentials Checking - $100 minimum deposit, no monthly service charge
SubscriptionMonthlyBusiness Premium Checking - $1,000 minimum deposit, $10 monthly service charge, earns interest with $1,000 minimum balance
SubscriptionMonthlyNon-Profit Checking - $100 minimum deposit, no monthly service charge
SubscriptionMonthlyBusiness Savings - $100 minimum opening deposit, $5 cycle service charge, $100 minimum balance to earn interest
SubscriptionMonthlyNon-Profit Savings - $100 minimum opening deposit, no service charge, interest earned
SubscriptionMonthlyMoney Market Savings - $2,500 minimum opening deposit, $10 monthly service charge, interest paid monthly
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goOverdraft Fee - $30 per item for covering overdrafts
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goMiscellaneous Service Fees

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Generations Bank product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Generations Bank is a full-service community bank offering personal and business deposit products (checking, savings, CDs, HSA), lending products (personal loans, mortgages, commercial, commercial real estate, agriculture loans, lines of credit), treasury management services for businesses, and FDIC-insured digital banking via mobile and online channels. The bank operates 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

Product overview

Generations Bank is a full-service community bank offering a unified suite of banking products and services for personal and business customers. The product portfolio spans core deposit products (checking, savings, CDs), lending (personal, mortgage, commercial, agricultural), treasury management services, and digital banking platforms. The digital banking platform serves as the primary channel for account access, featuring mobile and online banking with integrated tools for bill payment, mobile deposit, card controls, and mobile wallet support. Treasury Management functions as an enterprise platform for business customers, incorporating Business E-Banking, Payment Solutions, Receivables, Fraud Protection, and Liquidity Management sub-modules. The bank operates 11 branch locations across Arkansas and Missouri, established in 1907, serving South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Personal Checking
  • Personal Savings
  • Personal Lending
  • Mortgage
  • Business Classic Checking
  • Business Essentials Checking
  • Business Premium Checking
  • Non-Profit Checking
  • Business Savings
  • Non-Profit Savings
  • Money Market Savings
  • Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
  • Employee Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commercial Loans
  • Commercial Real Estate Loans
  • Line of Credit
  • Agriculture Loans
  • Treasury Management
  • Business E-Banking
  • Mobile Banking App
  • Online Banking
  • Overdraft Privilege
  • Sweep Protection

Companies that use Generations Bank

Customer profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Generations Bank technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Generations Bank partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Generations Bank competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Simmons Bank: Arkansas-headquartered regional bank with comparable community banking roots, multi-state branch network across AR/MO, and similar business banking + treasury management offerings. Closest direct peer in scale and geography.
  • Central Bank (Arkansas): Arkansas community bank with consumer and business banking products across central and NW Arkansas. Similar deposit, lending, and digital banking profile at comparable scale.
  • First National Bank of Fort Smith: Western Arkansas community bank with similar size and product set (personal, business, mortgage). Direct geographic overlap with Generations' AR/MO branch territory.
  • Bank OZK: Arkansas-headquartered bank with strong CRE and commercial lending franchise serving similar small/mid-market business customers across the South and Midwest. Comparable in market and product offering.
  • Arvest Bank: Arkansas-based community bank operating across AR/MO/OK with personal, business, and mortgage lending. Directly comparable footprint and product mix, particularly in NW Arkansas.

Emerging players

  • Mercury: Digital-first business banking platform targeting startups and small businesses — direct emerging threat to Generations' SME deposit and treasury management franchise.

Broad incumbents

  • Cadence Bank: Regional bank with significant Arkansas/Mississippi/Texas presence offering comparable commercial, treasury, and consumer banking. Larger scale but overlapping in core markets.
  • FNBO Direct / First National Bank of Omaha: Large Midwestern regional bank offering consumer and business banking; competes indirectly in deposit gathering and digital channels across Generations' markets.
  • JPMorgan Chase (Community / Business Banking): National incumbent with growing presence in NW Arkansas serving Walmart-adjacent businesses. Competes for the same business banking and treasury management wallet Generations targets.

Regional players

  • FirstBank (Tennessee): Tennessee-headquartered community bank with some Arkansas presence, similar personal/business banking model. Comparable scale and product mix though primarily outside Generations' core footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Generations Bank social profiles

Digital presence

Generations Bank compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Generations Bank financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Generations Bank leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Generations Bank funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Generations Bank M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Generations Bank

What does Generations Bank do?

Generations Bank is a full-service community bank offering personal and business deposit products (checking, savings, CDs, HSA), lending products (personal loans, mortgages, commercial, commercial real estate, agriculture loans, lines of credit), treasury management services for businesses, and FDIC-insured digital banking via mobile and online channels. The bank operates 11 branches across South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

Is Generations Bank a public or private company?

Generations Bank is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Generations Bank founded?

Generations Bank was founded in 1907. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Generations Bank based?

Generations Bank is headquartered in Hampton, United States, in the North America region.

How does Generations Bank make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Interest Income is the primary driver. The others are deposit Account Fees, service Fees, business Treasury Services and certificates of Deposit.

Who are Generations Bank's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Simmons Bank, Central Bank (Arkansas), First National Bank of Fort Smith, Bank OZK and Arvest Bank. Mercury is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Cadence Bank, FNBO Direct / First National Bank of Omaha and JPMorgan Chase (Community / Business Banking). FirstBank (Tennessee) is listed as a regional player.

Does Generations Bank have an API?

No public API is recorded for Generations Bank.

What industry is Generations Bank in?

Generations Bank's product category is Community Banking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSABAAAA, Mass-Market Consumer Deposit Banking (Checking/Savings), with a secondary code of FSABABAC, SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs). Its NAICS code is 5221 and its SIC code is 6022.

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