Meridian Bank

Meridian Bank, originally established as Community Bank of Wickenburg on May 1, 1978, underwent several changes and acquisitions throughout its history. In 1981, the institution changed its name to Community Bank of Arizona. The bank continued to expand, acquiring Liberty Bank in Glendale, Arizona, on September 1, 1989. On January 29, 2002, it changed its name again to Community Bank of Arizona, National Association, and transitioned to a national bank charter under the oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Following its membership in the Federal Reserve System, the bank rebranded as Meridian Bank, National Association, on October 10, 2003, after acquiring Valley Bank of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona. The bank relocated its main office several times, with notable moves to Wickenburg, Arizona, in 1996, and later to East Camelback Road in Phoenix in 2011. Ultimately, on May 31, 2015, Meridian Bank merged with Umb Bank, National Association, based in Kansas City, Missouri, marking the end of its operations as an independent institution.

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

1978-05-01Institution established. Original name: Community Bank of Wickenburg.

1981-04-01Changed Institution Name to Community Bank of Arizona.

1989-09-01Acquired Liberty Bank in Glendale, AZ.

1996-06-30Main Office moved to 2001 West Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390.

2002-01-29Institution becomes member of the Federal Reserve System.

2002-01-29Changed Chartering Agency to The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

2002-01-29Changed Bank Class to National Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2002-01-29Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

2002-01-29Changed Institution Name to Community Bank of Arizona, National Association.

2003-10-10Changed Institution Name to Meridian Bank, National Association.

2003-10-10Acquired Valley Bank of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ.

2011-04-29Main Office moved to 2001 West Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390.

2011-11-14Main Office moved to 2198 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

2015-05-31Merged and became part of Umb Bank, National Association (8273) in Kansas City, MO.