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Banks in Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County has 8 bank offices, 4 fewer than its peak of 12 in 2008 (−33%). They belong to 6 banks, led by Truist Bank with 2.
8
offices, 2026
12
peak (2008)
11
no longer reported
$564M
deposits booked
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open (8)no longer reported (8 of 11 have map coordinates)
The county's passbook
Bank offices reporting on June 30Deposits booked at them (nominal dollars, own scale)
| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 9 | $218M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 9 | · | $227M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 11 | · | $245M |
| Jun 30 2005 | 9 | · | $322M |
| Jun 30 2008PEAK | 12 | +1 | $418M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 11 | −1 | $379M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 11 | · | $404M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 9 | −1 | $489M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 8 | · | $549M |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 8 | · | $564M |
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| Date | offices | Change | Deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 1994 | 9 | $218M | |
| Jun 30 1995 | 9 | · | $227M |
| Jun 30 1996 | 10 | +1 | $233M |
| Jun 30 1997 | 10 | · | $245M |
| Jun 30 1998 | 11 | +1 | $254M |
| Jun 30 1999 | 11 | · | $243M |
| Jun 30 2000 | 11 | · | $245M |
| Jun 30 2001 | 10 | −1 | $250M |
| Jun 30 2002 | 11 | +1 | $256M |
| Jun 30 2003 | 10 | −1 | $299M |
| Jun 30 2004 | 9 | −1 | $307M |
| Jun 30 2005 | 9 | · | $322M |
| Jun 30 2006 | 10 | +1 | $392M |
| Jun 30 2007 | 11 | +1 | $409M |
| Jun 30 2008PEAK | 12 | +1 | $418M |
| Jun 30 2009 | 12 | · | $440M |
| Jun 30 2010 | 11 | −1 | $379M |
| Jun 30 2011 | 11 | · | $371M |
| Jun 30 2012 | 11 | · | $389M |
| Jun 30 2013 | 11 | · | $413M |
| Jun 30 2014 | 11 | · | $404M |
| Jun 30 2015 | 11 | · | $404M |
| Jun 30 2016 | 11 | · | $420M |
| Jun 30 2017 | 11 | · | $429M |
| Jun 30 2018 | 11 | · | $438M |
| Jun 30 2019 | 10 | −1 | $446M |
| Jun 30 2020 | 9 | −1 | $489M |
| Jun 30 2021 | 9 | · | $503M |
| Jun 30 2022 | 8 | −1 | $517M |
| Jun 30 2023 | 8 | · | $512M |
| Jun 30 2024 | 8 | · | $542M |
| Jun 30 2025 | 8 | · | $549M |
| Jun 30 2026NOW | 8 | · | $564M |
Banks in Amherst County
| Bank | Offices | Deposits here |
|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank | 2 | $229M |
| Bank of the James | 2 | $120M |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | $139M |
| Carter Bank & Trust | 1 | $35.8M |
| First National Bank | 1 | $35.8M |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | $5.2M |
Every bank office open in Amherst County
| Bank | Address | Deposits |
|---|---|---|
| Truist BankMadison Heights Branch | 4068 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights 24572 | $159M |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National AssociationAmelon Square Branch | 118 Amelon SqMadison Heights 24572 | $139M |
| Truist BankAmherst Branch | 115 Richmond HwyAmherst 24521 | $70.4M |
| Bank of the JamesMadison Heights Branch | 4698 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights 24572 | $68.6M |
| Bank of the JamesAmherst Branch | 164 S Main StAmherst 24521 | $51.0M |
| Carter Bank & TrustMadison Heights Branch | 4498 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights 24572 | $35.8M |
| First National BankAmherst Branch | 130 S Main StAmherst 24521 | $35.8M |
| Woodforest National Bank0179 Madison Walmart Branch | 197 Madison Heights SqMadison Heights 24572 · Full-service retail office | $5.2M |
Sorted by deposits booked on June 30, 2026. "Opened" is the establishment date in the FDIC record.
Offices no longer reported
Offices in Amherst County that filed a report in some year from 1994 on and are missing from 2026. Most closed; some were sold to non-banks or converted. Newest departures first.
| Last bank on the sign | Address | Last report |
|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank | 4482 South Amherst HighwayMadison Heights 24572 | 2021 |
| Carter Bank & Trust | 221 Ambriar PlazaAmherst 24521 | 2019 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 258 South Main StreetAmherst 24521 | 2018 |
| Wachovia Bank, National Association | 118 Amelon SquareMadison 22727 | 2009 |
| SunTrust Bank | US 29 and Woodys Lake RoadMadison Heights 24572 · Full-service retail office | 2006 |
| First Virginia Bank-Southwest | 301 Main StreetAmherst 24521 | 2003 |
| First Virginia Bank-Southwest | Elon Road and Amherst TurnpiMadison Heights 24572 | 2003 |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company of Virginia | 109 Seminole PlazaMadison Heights 24572 | 2002 |
| F & M Bank/Central Virginia | 340 S Main StAmherst 24521 | 2001 |
| One Valley Bank-Central Virginia, National Association | US Hwy 29 NorthMadison Heights 24572 | 2000 |
| First Federal Savings Bank of Lynchburg | Rt. 29 North Amelon SquareMadison Heights 24572 | 1997 |
County FIPS 51009 · 474 square miles of land (2024 Census Gazetteer).