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Bank Forward
✓ FDIC-insured · Active FDIC Certificate #8941
Bank Forward is an FDIC-insured state-chartered bank that is not a Federal Reserve member (supervised by the FDIC), headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, established in 1927. As of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report, it reported $1.1B in total assets and $935M in deposits. FDIC location data lists 12 offices across 2 states and territories, with the most in North Dakota (10). The FDIC classifies it as a community bank. It is owned by the holding company BK FORWARD EMPLOYEE STK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TR (Fargo, ND).
Financial data as of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report.
Branches by state
Bank Forward has offices in 2 states and territories. Counts come from the FDIC's institution location records.
| State | Offices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10 | 83.3% |
| Minnesota | 2 | 16.7% |
Branch locations
| Bank Forward Bemidji Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 700 Paul Bunyan Dr Nw Bemidji, MN 56601 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Walker Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 106 6th St S Walker, MN 56484 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Carrington Banking House Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 484 Main St Carrington, ND 58421 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Wimbledon Paying And Revceiving Bran · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 122 3rd Ave Wimbledon, ND 58492 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Jamestown Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 400 2nd Ave Sw Jamestown, ND 58401 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Valley City Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 430 W Main St Valley City, ND 58072 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Bowdon Paying And Receiving Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 65 Main Street Bowdon, ND 58418 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Bank Forward · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 5650 37th Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Hannaford Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 390 Wheat St Hannaford, ND 58448 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Cooperstown Banking House Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 802 Burrel Ave Sw Cooperstown, ND 58425 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward Grand Forks Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 4651 S Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND 58201 Map ↗ |
| Bank Forward New Rockford Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar | 6 8th St S New Rockford, ND 58356 Map ↗ |
Holding company: BK FORWARD EMPLOYEE STK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TR
The FDIC lists BK FORWARD EMPLOYEE STK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TR, based in Fargo, ND, as the top holding company for Bank Forward. The FDIC shows no other active insured banks under the same holding company.
Similar-size banks in North Dakota
Active FDIC-insured banks headquartered in North Dakota with total assets closest to Bank Forward's $1.1B. See all banks in North Dakota.
| Bank | HQ city | Assets | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Bank | Fargo | $1.9B | 13 |
| Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association | Hebron | $1.4B | 13 |
| Border Bank | Fargo | $1.1B | 11 |
| First United Bank | Park River | $811M | 19 |
| American Federal Bank | Fargo | $796M | 13 |
| United Valley Bank | Cavalier | $752M | 9 |
| BankNorth | Arthur | $694M | 11 |
| American State Bank & Trust Company of Williston | Williston | $643M | 2 |
Bank Forward: common questions
Is Bank Forward FDIC-insured?
Yes. Bank Forward is an active FDIC-insured institution, FDIC Certificate #8941. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. You can confirm this on FDIC BankFind.
Where is Bank Forward headquartered?
Bank Forward is headquartered at 5650 37th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, according to FDIC records.
How many branches does Bank Forward have?
FDIC location data lists 12 offices for Bank Forward in 2 states and territories. The most are in North Dakota (10), followed by Minnesota (2).
Who owns Bank Forward?
The FDIC lists BK FORWARD EMPLOYEE STK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TR of Fargo, ND as the top holding company for Bank Forward.
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite (institution, location, and call report data). BankNearMe.com does not rank or rate banks.