Three Best Banks in Cortland, New York

Deciding what financial institution to do your banking with is an extremely important decision. Residents of Cortland, New York have various banks located throughout their city. Below is a summary of just a few of the banking establishments in the area.

(1) Alliance Bank has three locations in Cortland, New York. There is a location at 1125 State Route 222 and another location at 65 Main Street. One of the most popular locations of Alliance Bank is the branch located inside the local Wal-Mart, which is located at 872 New York State Route 13.

Alliance is an independent and local bank operating in various cities across Central New York. Alliance Bank took over the original First National Bank of Cortland offices. All locations except for the Wal-Mart location have drive up ATMs and drive-thru window services. Alliance Bank will handle all personal and business banking needs. Individuals can obtain a savings account, checking account, loan, or more.

For more information on the services offered at Alliance Bank, visit their website at http://www.alliancebankna.com. You can contact the Route 222 office by calling (607) 753-3391, the Wal-Mart branch by calling (607) 758-1310, and the Main Street office by calling (607)756-2831.

(2) First Niagara Bank has offices scattered all across New York State. In Cortland there are two branches. One of the First Niagara Bank locations is at 1 North Main Street and the other is located at 860 State Route 13, in front of the Cortlandville Crossing Plaza.

A while back, First Niagara Bank took over the Cortland Savings Bank braches and have been providing excellent service ever since. First Niagara Banks will work with clients to handle investments, loans, mortgages, personal, or business banking. All of the Cortland locations have a drive-thru window service and a drive up ATM machine.

For more information on the Main Street office call (607) 758-2200 and for the Route 13 banking location, please call (607) 758-2350. You can also view the website of First Niagara Bank by visiting www.fnfg.com.

(3) Tompkins County Trust is a local banking branch that has one location in Cortland. The bank is located at 33 Clinton Avenue.

Tompkins County Trust is a reliable and well established bank in the community. They have branches located throughout the lower Central New York and Finger Lakes Region. Tompkins County Trust is well liked for their online banking service. You can complete transitions online, pay your bills, or obtain your balance all by sitting at your computer desk. Tompkins County Trust will handle just about all financial needs for individuals or businesses. The Cortland branch has a lobby banking service and a walk-up ATM machine.

If you are interested in opening an account with the Cortland branch of Tompkins County Trust, please visit their web page at http://www.mytompkinstrust.com/ or by calling (607) 662-0376.

There are other fine banking establishments located in Cortland; however, these are banks that I have had successful personal or businesses banking relationships with. I would recommend Tompkins County Trust, First Niagara Bank, and Bank Alliance to any individuals located in or around Cortland, New York.