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Merchants State Bank

✓ FDIC-insured · Active FDIC Certificate #1125

Merchants State Bank is an FDIC-insured state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System, headquartered in Freeman, South Dakota, established in 1899. As of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report, it reported $220M in total assets and $181M in deposits. FDIC location data lists 4 offices in South Dakota. The FDIC classifies it as a community bank. It is owned by the holding company H & W HOLDING CO (Freeman, SD).

Total assets
$220M
Total deposits
$181M
Offices
4
Return on assets
1.90%

Financial data as of the 06/30/2026 FDIC call report.

Where it operates

All 4 of Merchants State Bank's FDIC-listed offices are in South Dakota. Browse banks in Freeman for other local options.

Branch locations

Merchants State Bank
Hurley Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar
606 Center Ave
Hurley, SD 57036
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Merchants State Bank
Viborg Office Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar
201 N Main St
Viborg, SD 57070
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Merchants State Bank
Irene Branch · Full Service - Brick And Mortar
209 Main Street
Irene, SD 57037
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Merchants State Bank
Merchants State Bank · Full Service - Brick And Mortar
305 S Main St
Freeman, SD 57029
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Holding company: H & W HOLDING CO

The FDIC lists H & W HOLDING CO, based in Freeman, SD, as the top holding company for Merchants State Bank. The FDIC shows no other active insured banks under the same holding company.

Similar-size banks in South Dakota

Active FDIC-insured banks headquartered in South Dakota with total assets closest to Merchants State Bank's $220M. See all banks in South Dakota.

BankHQ cityAssetsOffices
Security Bank MidwestTyndall$304M6
One American BankCenterville$285M3
Commercial State Bank, of WagnerWagner$260M1
Farmers State BankParkston$255M3
Security National Bank of South DakotaDakota Dunes$251M3
Quoin Financial BankMiller$251M3
Campbell County Bank, Inc.Herreid$241M4
Farmers and Merchants State BankPlankinton$180M2

Merchants State Bank: common questions

Is Merchants State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Merchants State Bank is an active FDIC-insured institution, FDIC Certificate #1125. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. You can confirm this on FDIC BankFind.

Where is Merchants State Bank headquartered?

Merchants State Bank is headquartered at 305 S Main St, Freeman, SD 57029, according to FDIC records.

How many branches does Merchants State Bank have?

FDIC location data lists 4 offices for Merchants State Bank, all in South Dakota.

Who owns Merchants State Bank?

The FDIC lists H & W HOLDING CO of Freeman, SD as the top holding company for Merchants State Bank.

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