Community banks build better communities The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and BankCherokee are reminding everyone: Where you choose to bank and with whom matters, as illustrated in these videos celebrating ICBA Community Banking Month in April. “When you bank locally, you’re reinvesting in your community, contributing to the welfare of your neighbors and…

A New BankCherokee Debit Card Is Coming—Here’s What to Know Over the coming months, BankCherokee debit card holders will receive a new card as part of our regular replacement process. We’re gradually rolling out a refreshed card design with added contactless (tap‑to‑pay) functionality. This update is happening automatically based on your card’s expiration month. There’s…

Cheers to 35 years! Happy work anniversary to our very own BankCherokee CEO, Andy Gesell! In November Andy celebrated 35 years with BankCherokee! That’s 35 years of supporting the local community, 35 years of helping small businesses and 35 years of building our BankCherokee team. Thank you Andy for your many years of service and…

Introducing Fueled by Purpose micro-grants. Every week through June, a $500 grant will be given to a female-founded small business in need. In response to the global health crisis, My Founders Story is partnering with BankCherokee to launch Fueled by Purpose micro grants. Every week through June, we will award a $500 grant to a…

An analysis of call report data from FDIC-insured banks finds that community banks are playing a vital role in supporting small businesses through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Community banks hold nearly a third of all bank-held PPP loans, compared to holding only 15 percent of all bank loans, according to a…