Commerce Bank & Trust Company

Commerce Bank & Trust Company was established on July 6, 1955, in Worcester, Massachusetts. The institution changed its name to Commerce Bank & Trust Company on April 10, 1972, and later moved its main office to 386 Main Street, Worcester, on September 20, 1972. Over the years, Commerce Bank & Trust Company expanded its operations and footprint, notably acquiring Mercantile Bank and Trust Company in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 25, 2012. This growth culminated in a merger on October 13, 2017, when Commerce Bank & Trust Company became part of Berkshire Bank, with the merger taking place in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1955-07-06Institution established. Original name: Commerce Bank & Trust Company.

1972-04-10Changed Institution Name to Commerce Bank & Trust Company.

1972-09-20Main Office moved to 386 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

2012-08-25Acquired Mercantile Bank and Trust Company in Boston, MA.

2017-10-13Merged and became part of Berkshire Bank in Pittsfield, MA.