The First National Bank & Trust Co. is now Brooks Bank. New name, same people, same community banking you trust. Learn More

Your Bank.
Your Neighbors.
Your Story.

Since 1892, Brooks Bank has been committed to the people and communities of Central and SW Oklahoma. As an employee-owned financial institution, we do not just serve our neighbors. We are your neighbors.

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Who We Are

More Than a Bank

Brooks Bank is a full-service, employee-owned community bank with locations across central and southwest Oklahoma. Our mission is to deliver relevant, modern, trusted financial services by putting customers first, empowering employees, creating long-term shareholder value, and strengthening our communities. We combine the depth of a modern financial institution with the care of a neighbor who knows your name. From personal checking and business lending to trust administration, mineral management, and mortgage solutions, our bankers bring expertise that rivals any large institution, delivered with the responsiveness and warmth of a local one.

When you call, you reach someone who cares. When you need a decision, it happens locally. Our locations include community rooms available to customers for meetings, receptions, and gatherings. And if your civic club, school, or organization needs a knowledgeable speaker on topics like identity theft, credit scores, estate planning, or financial literacy, our team is ready to help. Because at Brooks Bank, showing up for our communities is not an afterthought. It is who we are.

Built Over Generations

1892

Formed as Citizens Bank in Chickasha, Indian Territory

Brooks Bank began as Citizens Bank in August 1892 in Chickasha, Indian Territory, serving the growing communities of what would soon become the state of Oklahoma.

1929

During the Great Depression, we reached our first $1 million in assets and merged with another bank to become Citizen-Farmers National Bank

With assets exceeding $174,000, the institution earned a national charter and became Citizens National Bank, marking its first major milestone of growth and stability.

1938

Became First National Bank

By the time the Great Depression tested the nation, the bank had reached its first $1 million in assets and merged with another institution to become Citizen-Farmers National Bank.

1950

We began curbside service for motorists, launching what is described as Oklahoma's first drive-thru bank with a hydraulic teller booth that emerged from the sidewalk

The U.S. Comptroller approved the addition of a full-service Trust Department, and the bank was renamed First National Bank and Trust Co. Today, trust services remain one of our deepest areas of expertise.

1965

The addition of our Trust Services department and officially becoming The First National Bank & Trust Company

The bank launched mortgage services, expanded into Oklahoma City and surrounding communities, and embraced digital banking while staying true to the personal, relationship-driven service that has defined us for over 130 years.

2001

Acquisition of First American Bank - our now Minco location

2003

Acquisition of Tri-Star National Bank (locations in Tuttle, Newcastle, and Blanchard) and the formation of our ESOP

2009

Expanded into the metro area of Oklahoma City with the new build and opening of our bank in southwest Oklahoma City near Mustang

2015

We expanded our downtown Chickasha bank to enable growth and a full operations department, enhancing customer service

2017

The historic downtown bank lobby was renovated to create a more efficient layout for staff and customers while preserving some of the building's original 1931 architecture and charm

2021

Made a mark with the opening of our new state of the art bank building in Tuttle - allowing us to serve more customers more efficiently

2024

Further expansion into the greater OKC metro area with the grand opening of our brand new bank building in Goldsby, OK

2026

We are Brooks Bank

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Now Brooks Bank

A New Name, The Same People You Trust

For more than a century, we have served Oklahoma families and businesses under five different names, always guided by the Brooks family and the same mission. In 2026, The First National Bank & Trust Co. becomes Brooks Bank. The name and look are new, but what matters stays the same. Your account numbers, checks, deposits, loans, and online banking continue without interruption, and the bankers you trust are still here. We remain locally owned and operated, and we are invested in your success now and always.

Trusted Stories ‍in Motion

Tim Osborn

Osborn Farms

A True Believer in Brooks Bank

"They will work with you if you fall on hard times. If you're honest, any way they can, they will help you get through that rough spot. So I am a true believer in Brooks Bank. Your money's safe there."

Heather Hill

Hill’s Land & Construction

It's All About Families and Community

"If you include my grandpa, it's probably over 50 years that we've banked at that same location. I've used them my entire life. It's not about just banking when it's Brooks Bank. It's truly about families and community."

Blake Elliott

Standley Systems

They Changed the Trajectory of Our Company

"Brooks Bank helped finance a big opportunity that we had which really took us from servicing and operating in just a small portion of Oklahoma to being able to cover all 77 counties and do it at a scale where it worked really well for us. And that changed the whole trajectory of our company."

What We Stand For

Unparalleled Customer Service

We treat every customer like our most important one. Your goals guide our decisions, and your satisfaction is how we measure success.

Teamwork

Our teams work together across departments and locations so that your banking experience is seamless, no matter what you need.

Respect for the Individual

Every person who walks through our doors, whether a customer or a co-owner, is treated with the dignity and attention they deserve.

Developing People

We invest in the growth of our team members because stronger people build a stronger bank for everyone we serve.

Diversity

The unique qualities and perspectives each individual brings to our team make us better at serving every corner of our community.

Shareholders' Trust

As an employee-owned bank, every team member has a personal stake in protecting and growing the trust our shareholders place in us.

Communities

We live where you live. We show up for the big moments and the everyday ones, because your community is our community.

Integrity

Above everything else, we do what is right. Honest advice, transparent terms, and ethical decisions are not negotiable here.