History & Mission

For over 100 years, Peoples Bank has maintained a philosophy of commitment to the customer, a belief that has allowed Peoples Bank to thrive and continue to serve the people of Northwest Indiana. It’s the same philosophy that drives Peoples now as it did in 1910 when the Bank first opened for business.

Today we call this commitment to our customers You First Banking, and it’s our pledge to always put your concerns first. It’s banking that is driven by relationships, not just transactions, so that we’re here for you as your needs continue to grow and change. Because we are a locally-owned and managed community bank, we can respond quickly and effectively with the service and solutions you need to meet your financial goals.

Headquartered in Munster, Indiana, Peoples Bank provides a wide range of consumer, business, and wealth management products along with electronic banking services, as well as a tradition of high-quality performance to the residents of Northwest Indiana and South Suburban Chicagoland. We operate Banking Centers in Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Merrillville, Munster, St. John, Schererville,Valparaiso, Whiting and Winfield Indiana, as well as Chicago (Garfield Ridge), Lemont, Midlothian, and Orland Park, Illinois.

From 2007 through 2019 American Banker magazine has listed Peoples among the top 200 community banks in America based upon a key banking industry performance indicator. To fit today’s busy lifestyles, Peoples Bank offers a variety of ways you can conduct your banking activities. You can visit any of our convenient Banking Centers, go to Online Banking services, bank from your phone using our mobile app, mobile web, mobile text, or pick up the phone to access our automated account information line day or night. We make it easy for you—that’s what we call You First Banking.

Mission

Peoples Bank is committed to helping our communities and customers be more successful. We strive to be a value-driven Bank for all of our stakeholders and focus on bringing capital back to the communities we serve. At Peoples, it's our commitment to offer the best service that our customers can find through engagement and technologies that will enhance the customer experience.