Award-Winning Banking Lives Here

At Gate City Bank, we work tirelessly to bring our customers innovative offerings, products and services that are designed for better banking. And we’re proud of the awards and accolades we’ve received throughout the years, which have recognized our efforts to help you create a better way of life.

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We’ve Got Their Back.

We’re honored to have received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, which recognizes our exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members. This is the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense.

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Championing Affordable Housing in Our Communities.

As the #1 mortgage lender in North Dakota, we've worked with customers from affordable housing challenges to dream homes and everywhere in between. We’re honored to have received the Affordable Housing Homeownership Award of Excellence!

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Awarded 5 Stars on the Best of Bauer List.

For the past 28 years, we’ve received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, a trusted source for unbiased, independent star ratings for financial institutions.

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blue and orange lettering that says number four in the US on Forbes’ 2023 world’s best banks

Ranked #4 in the US by Forbes.

For the third consecutive year, we made Forbes’ list of World’s Best Banks, claiming the #4 spot in the U.S. for 2023!

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Top 25 Women in Business (Amy Mazigian in Prairie Business Magazine)

Plaque for Outstanding Contributions and Dedication (Disabled American Veterans of Minot, ND)

Voted Best Bank (Dickinson Press’ Best of the Western Edge)

Voted Best Mortgage Lender (Dickinson Press’ Best of the Western Edge)

Joe Hanstad Voted Best Financial Planner (Dickinson Press’ Best of the Western Edge)

Bankrate's Most Popular Bank in North Dakota

Champion of Affordable Housing Award of Excellence (NDHFA)

Top 25 Women in Business (Heather Rye in Prairie Business Magazine)

35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program – United Way of Cass-Clay (Sam Miranda)

Minot Eagle Award for February (Minot Chamber of Commerce)

Minot Eagle Award for December (Minot Chamber of Commerce)

Grow Grand Award (Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals)

Live United Award (Missouri Slope Areawide United Way)

Certificate of Appreciation (Disabled American Veterans of Minot, ND)

10 Years of Support Award (Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation)

Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber’s 2023-2024 Leadership Class (Alex Madlom)

Minot Alliance of Nonprofits’ Outstanding Board Member of the Year Award (Kate Cowart)

Named Mentor of the Month by Companions for Children in Minot (Scot Pedersen)

Voted Best Bank (Fergus Falls Daily Journal's Best of Otter Tail County)

Voted Best Bank (Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best)

Voted Best Bank (Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks)

Voted Best Large Company to Work For (Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks)

Voted Best Mortgage Lender (Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks)

Chris Tostenson Voted Best Financial Advisor (Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks)

Voted Best Financial Institution (Williston Herald’s Best of the Bakken)

Voted Best Large Company to Work For (Williston Herald’s Best of the Bakken)

Voted Best Bank (Jamestown Sun’s Best of the Jamestown Area)

Voted Best Bank (Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best)

Voted Best Large Company to Work For (Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best)

Voted Best Financial/Investment Agency (Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best)

Voted Best Bank (Minot Daily News’ Best of the Best)

Voted Best Financial Planning Firm (Minot Daily News’ Best of the Best)

Matt Yale Voted Best Financial Advisor (Minot Daily News’ Best of the Best)

Prairie Business’ 50 Best Places to Work (Fifth Year in a Row)

Bismarck-Mandan Young Professional Network (Top 10 Workplaces Award)

Bismarck-Mandan Young Professional Network (Distinguished Business Partner of the Year)

The Arts Partnership (Outstanding Business Investor in the Arts Award)

Locals Love Us Fargo (Best Bank, Advisors, Mortgages, Personal Loans and Life Insurance)

Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best (Best Bank and Mortgage Broker)

Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks (Best Bank and Loan Officers)

The Dickinson Press’ Best of the Western Edge (Best Bank, Mortgage Lenders and Personal Bankers)

Prairie Business’ 50 Best Places to Work (Fourth Year in a Row)

Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network (Top 10 Workplaces Award)

Dakota Medical Foundation (Star Award for Outstanding Leadership and Generosity)

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (Champion of Affordable Housing Award)

Locals Love Us Fargo (Best Mortgage and Real Estate Loans)

Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best (Best Bank)

Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks (Best Bank and Loan Officers)

Prairie Business’ 50 Best Places to Work (Third Year in a Row)

Chamber of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo (Best Place to Work for Young Professionals)

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (Grow Grand Award – Best Place to Work)

Haberfeld (Excellence in Retail Customer Portfolio Growth – Village West Location)

Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of America (Community Service Corporate Award)

USDA (#1 Lender for North Dakota’s Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Program)

American Bankers Association Foundation (Community Commitment Award Finalist)

United Way of Cass-Clay (Oh Snap! Photo Award)

Locals Love Us Fargo (Best Bank, Personal Loans and Mortgage and Real Estate Loans)

Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best (Best Bank)

Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks (Best Loan Officers)

Prairie Business’ 50 Best Places to Work (Second Year in a Row)

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (Champion of Affordable Housing Award)

USDA (#1 Lender for North Dakota’s Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Program)

Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks (Best Bank)

Prairie Business’ 50 Best Places to Work

Haberfeld (Excellence in Retail Customer Portfolio Growth – Williston Location)

Grand Forks Herald’s Best of Greater Grand Forks (Best Bank)

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About Us

At Gate City Bank, we have a wonderful story to tell. It's aligned with our core purpose, focusing on investing in our customers, communities and team members. Learn more about us!

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Our Values

Learn more about how we create a better way of life for customers, communities and team members by staying true to our mission and living servant leadership down to the core of who we are.

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Our People

At Gate City Bank, our customers, communities and team members inspire everything that we are – they’re our people. Learn more about them through heartwarming stories and testimonials!

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News

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