Company Profile
Burke & Herbert Bank
Company Overview
Welcome to Burke & Herbert Bank.
We’re a local bank with a proud, storied history of serving generations of individuals, families and businesses in the Northern Virginia area. In fact, we’re Virginia’s oldest bank—owned and operated by members of the Burke and Herbert families since 1852.
Our success over the last 159 years lies in our customer service, conservative approach to banking and ability to mix old-fashioned values with modern technology.
We realize that the world has changed quite a bit since 1852—that you may be conducting most of your life from your computer, smartphone and/or whatchamajiggy. That’s why we constantly adapt to the way you live and bank. Regardless of whether you come into one of our branches, bank online or choose mobile banking, our goal is to maintain the highest level of service. And we do. Period.
We’re proof that a neighborhood bank can offer courteous, knowledgeable, first-name-based service, with all the conveniences that allow you to do your banking anywhere. This is why we’re able to thrive in the face of competition, bad economic cycles and other maladies that affect most other banks.
Company History
The History of Burke & Herbert Bank
In 1852, John Woolfolk Burke and Arthur Herbert opened the doors to Burke & Herbert Bank on the corner of Prince and Lee Streets. We were the third bank to open in the city.
In our early years, our services ranged from the sale of stocks and real estate on commission to the purchase of land warrants for tracts in the West.
Our activities included the purchase and sale of bank notes and coin, the collection of sight and time bills, the negotiation of loans, bonds, and the buying and selling of stocks and other public securities, on commission. In fact, we had accounts and real estate listings five days after we opened our doors.
Prior to our incorporation in 1933, Burke & Herbert Bank was operated for 81 years as a private partnership with no government regulation or supervision. And thanks to the foundation of foresight, good judgment and integrity laid by messieurs Burke and Herbert, we are now the oldest bank in Virginia.
Today Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company has over 2 billion dollars in assets and 25 branches throughout Northern Virginia and Prince William County. From personal and business banking to investment management and trust services, our broad range of products continually evolves with the changing needs of our customers. In this way, we deliver modern banking solutions while maintaining our commitment to excellence in banking, customer satisfaction and the community.
Burke & Herbert Bank's walls have provided a safe place for generations of families. While outside the competition has failed, merged, acquired, and been acquired, customers have come here to forge life-long relationships. With our help, these generations have been able to fulfill their dreams of building new homes and businesses to secure a life for future generations.
Burke & Herbert Bank is living history in the heart of Alexandria—an institution that, since 1852, continues to maintain the financial heartbeat of the city.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
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Benefits
We not only treat our customers with courteous, professional service, we treat our employees that way as well—not to mention the competitive salary, commission, and benefits. This is why people who come to work for Burke & Herbert Bank tend to stay a while. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vacation and sick leave, group term life insurance, long term disability, 401(k) with match, educational assistance, SmartBenefits, and more.