Centier Bank
BankingIndiana, United States1001-5000 Employees
Centier Bank, headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, is a private, family-owned financial institution established in 1895 by the Schrage family. It bills itself as Indiana’s largest private family-owned bank and maintains a not-for-sale pledge to preserve independent, hometown banking for families, businesses, and communities across the state. The bank operates as a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. Centier serves both individuals and businesses with standard banking services and emphasizes community involvement as a core aspect of its operations. In 2026, the bank opened new Greenwood and Franklin locations in Johnson County and formed partnerships, including a collaboration with Project Neighbors to support the Freedom Recovery Fund in Porter County. It has also received industry recognition for its commitment to the community.