Welcome!
Service that fits your lifestyle.
BankWest is a locally-owned, community bank with a 130-year history of exceptional customer service. Contact our friendly staff for all of your financial needs.
Convenient
Whether you prefer to bank face to face, through your smartphone, or both, BankWest makes it convenient to get service how, when and where you want.
Connected
Serving as your financial partner in every way, through every season.
Committed
With roots firmly planted in South Dakota, BankWest has helped customers succeed and communities prosper for generations.
BankWest Supports Your Community
Without our customers, we could not support hundreds of South Dakota organizations and causes. And our contributions go much further than monetary donations: Our employees pitch in and donate thousands of volunteer hours to charitable causes and organizations.
Mitchell Branches Donate to Local Agencies through United Way
BankWest officials pledged $5,000 to local agencies benefited by the Mitchell Area United Way. The Salvation Army, Weekend Snack Pack, Davison County Child Protection, James Valley Drug/DUI Court and Love Feast were selected to receive $1,000 each through the Mitchell Area United Way.
Dunk Tank Fundraiser Garners $4,000 for American Heart Association
This year Pierre BankWest employees held a dunk tank extravaganza to raise funds for the American Heart Association and the Central South Dakota Heart Walk. Nine employees were dunked and the fundraising goal of $3,000 was surpassed, leaving BankWest Chairman, President and CEO, Charles H. Burke III to be dunked.
Eighteen Scholarships Awarded for 2019-2020 School Year
This spring 18 BankWest Scholarships were awarded to students from across South Dakota for the 2019-20 school year. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship to pursue post-secondary education at a school of their choice. Over 65 students applied for this year’s scholarships.
Our Performance Guarantee.
If a BankWest associate or vendor fails to meet our commitment to error-free service, we will apologize and correct the problem immediately. We also will give you a $5 Performance Guarantee payment for bringing it to our attention.
Rest assured that if you ever have a problem, we will make it right.
Our Personal Financial Management (PFM) tool allows you to pull everything, including accounts outside BankWest, into one place so you can manage the big picture from your own financial headquarters.
BankWest will launch a new website soon! We’re committed to providing you with an intuitive and effcient digital platform. You’ll experience an updated look and navigation that’s been carefully designed to help you access the information and services you need quickly and conveniently.
2025 BankWest Scholarship Program
For over 30 years, BankWest has invested in the education of our state’s most valuable resource … its youth. High school seniors and undergraduate college students who meet established criteria are eligible to apply for a $2,000 award to assist with post-secondary education. The application deadline is January 24, 2025.
Our Promise to You: We Are ...
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Convenient.We help you make
the most of your time
and money.
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Connected.We´re a strong
financial partner
through every season.
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Committed.We help you and
your community
prosper.
If a BankWest associate or vendor fails to meet our commitment to error-free service, we will apologize and correct the problem immediately. We also will give you a $5 Performance Guarantee payment for bringing it to our attention. Rest assured that if you ever have a problem, we will make it right.