Author: Reliabank

Recognized Nationally Among Community Banking’s Rising Leaders Reliabank is proud to announce that Nick Moffenbier, Vice President of Ag Banking, has been named to ICBA‘s (Independent Community Bankers of America) 2026 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list. Presented annually by Independent Banker magazine, the award recognizes emerging leaders who are helping shape the future...

View the printed article here: Forbes & Fortune Founded on September 1, 1920, Reliabank traces its roots to a single charter in the small South Dakota town of South Shore. Over the decades, that original community bank has grown into a 10-location institution serving the I-29 corridor, but its ownership and purpose have remained firmly...

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...

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...

The Billion-Dollar Scam Targeting Your Business John runs a construction business. Like many companies, his team occasionally wires money to suppliers—materials, equipment, subcontractors. It’s routine. One morning, John’s office manager, Mary, receives an email. It’s from a supplier they’ve worked with before. Same name. Same email thread. Same conversation history. The message is simple: “Hi...

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...