Bank holding company providing banking and financial services through its subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. serves as the holding company for The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, catering primarily to the banking needs of individuals and small businesses across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. Established in 1897 and headquartered in Archbold, Ohio, the company operates under a community banking model, emphasizing personalized service and local market knowledge.
The bank provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services, including traditional deposit accounts such as checking, savings, and time deposits, along with certificates of deposit and custodial services for individual retirement and health savings accounts. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp also offers a variety of lending solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customer base. These include commercial loans, agricultural loans, residential mortgages, consumer loans, and credit card products. The bank's lending portfolio extends to specialized areas such as loans for farmland, farm equipment, livestock, home improvements, and vehicle financing.
In addition to its core banking services, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp provides modern banking conveniences such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and interactive teller machines (ITMs), as well as robust online and mobile banking platforms. These digital services enable customers to manage their accounts, conduct transactions, and access financial services remotely. The bank also offers merchant credit card services, electronic transaction origination including wire transfers and automated clearing house (ACH) file transmittals, and remote deposit capture for efficient electronic deposit processing, ensuring convenience and efficiency for both personal and business banking needs.