About Us

South Dakota Bankers Association

The SDBA is a professional and trade association representing South Dakota’s financial services industry. Established in 1884, the SDBA is dedicated to strengthening and supporting banks of all sizes across the state. Through our mission to Educate. Advocate. Grow., the SDBA provides bankers with professional development and leadership opportunities, represents the industry’s voice on key legislative and regulatory issues, and builds a strong network of collaboration and support. By helping our members succeed, we strengthen the communities and economy that South Dakota banks proudly serve.

South Dakota Bankers Insurance & Services

The SDBIS is a subsidiary of the South Dakota Bankers Association. Through SDBIS, SDBA member financial institutions have access to a variety of competitively priced products and services. Due to the SDBA's status as a nonprofit corporation, SDBIS is able to broaden the range of products the SDBA can offer.

South Dakota Bankers Foundation

In 1992, the SDBA undertook a major fund drive to further capitalize the foundation in order to provide ag lending internships, scholarships and special educational programs and award at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. In addition to funding various consumer education programs, the Foundation recognized the banking industry for a variety of community service programs.

SD Bankers Benefit Plan Trust

Also known as the SDBA Multiple Employer Trust, the South Dakota Bankers Association created a self-funded health insurance group January of 2014 in response to the rapidly changing health insurance market. A self-funded plan benefits our members by providing competitive premiums and reduced fees.