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We are incredibly proud to recognize the 2026 Reliabank Scholarship winners from our local, South Dakota schools. Our students continue to impress us, and reading through the applications gave us a glimpse into the bright futures ahead for these talented young people. We are honored to support a small part of their journey.   Reliabank...

  Grandma Barb’s phone rings. It’s her grandson, Billy. She can tell something is wrong immediately. He’s crying. Panicked. “Grandma… I’m in trouble.” Her heart drops. He tells her he’s been in an accident. He was arrested. He needs help—fast. There’s a man on the line now. Calm. Professional. He says he’s a lawyer. Billy...

Mary has been lonely since her husband passed away. After some hesitation, she decided to try online dating. Friends encouraged her. It felt like a step forward. At first, it was awkward. Then she met someone. He was kind. Patient. A good listener. He asked about her life, her family, her memories. He remembered details....

Sarah’s phone lights up. It’s her bank. At least, that’s what it says. The caller ID matches exactly. Same name. Same number she’s seen before. She answers. “Hi Sarah, this is the fraud department. We’ve detected suspicious activity on your account.” Her stomach drops. The caller sounds professional. Calm. Reassuring. They list a transaction she...

It looks like a normal email. A trusted vendor.An ongoing conversation.A simple request: “Please use our updated payment information for the next invoice.” Everything checks out—until the money is gone. This is called a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam, and it’s one of the most costly cyber threats facing businesses today. What Is a BEC...

It starts with a simple text: “Hey, are we still on for lunch?” You reply: “Sorry, wrong number.” But instead of ending there, the conversation continues. What seems like a harmless mistake is often the beginning of a highly sophisticated financial scam targeting bank customers across the U.S. What Is the “Wrong Number” Scam? The...

Reliabank Helps Direct $619,500 to South Dakota Organizations Through FHLB Member Impact Fund Reliabank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is proud to help direct $619,500 in funding to South Dakota nonprofits and community organizations through the FHLB Member Impact Fund. Pictured above are our employees from Sioux...

Reliabank is proud to announce the recent promotions of two outstanding team members. Paula Hulscher, Watertown, has been promoted to Vice President. Since joining Reliabank in May 2022, Paula has demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep industry knowledge, and a strong commitment to serving our customers and communities. Her promotion reflects both her consistent performance and the...

Contact us to see how much equity you can access. What Is a HELOC? A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, is a flexible credit line that lets you borrow money using the value (or equity) you’ve built up in your home. It works much like a credit card, but usually with lower interest...