About Us

Thanks For Visiting

On behalf of over 150 professionals at The State Bank and Trust Company, we appreciate your visit and are proud to provide you a variety of quality products and unique solutions for your personal and business banking needs.

We are excited to announce that we have recently redesigned our website to help assist you better during your online visits. We also continue to enhance our professional services to make banking much more convenient and simple for you.

I am honored to work with an exceptional banking institution with a proud history. The State Bank and Trust Company of Defiance was founded in 1902 by Elbert E. Carter and rapidly grew into one of northwest Ohio’s leading financial institutions. Although rebuilt within its history, the main branch continues to welcome customers on the very same southwest corner of Clinton and Third Street. It was one of the few banks to remain open during the trying times of the 1930’s Great Depression. Its stability eased the financial outlook in the Defiance community. During World War II The Bank’s leaders fostered U.S. Savings Bond drives and gave direction to many local war-time agencies. The State Bank’s leadership and integrity within the banking institution and community continues today as it has expanded with 19 professional community banking centers and two Loan Production Offices.

I welcome you to visit any of our banking center locations to discuss your financial needs or contact us online. If you have any questions or need assistance, Just ask us. We know the way!

The State Bank and Trust Company

Mark A. Klein
President and CEO
P 419.783.8920
F 419.784.4034

The State Bank and Trust Company is the lead bank within the Rurban Financial Corp. Family. The bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance Financial Services offers a diversified array of trust and financial services to customers.