2026 Press Releases
Rooted In Community, Built To Thrive: Inside America's Largest Privately Owned Bank
June 25, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – At a time when many banks are navigating volatility and short-term shareholder pressure, Oklahoma-based MidFirst Bank stands apart. Its long-term operating philosophy has made it the largest privately owned bank in the nation and one of the strongest and best capitalized.
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MidFirst Bank Sponsors Smithsonian Exhibition Marking America's 250th Anniversary
June 22, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank is proud to be a sponsor of "From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage," a new exhibition opening June 18 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Stretching across 5,000 square feet, the exhibition brings together more than 600 specimens and cultural objects — many rare and never before exhibited — from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, celebrating the breadth of America's natural and cultural heritage through December 2029.
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MidFirst Bank to Acquire Dallas Capital Bank, Accelerating Growth
June 17, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank (“MidFirst”), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas Capital Bank.
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MidFirst Bank Expands into the San Francisco Market With Deep-Rooted, Local Banking Team
May 18, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MidFirst Bank ("MidFirst"), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced its expansion into San Francisco. The bank is establishing a dedicated local presence — anchored by a team with decades of experience serving clients in the Bay Area — and bringing its relationship-driven approach to businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
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MidFirst Bank Builds Upon Colorado Presence with New Denver Tech Center Location
May 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately owned bank, today announced the growth of its Colorado operations with a new office conveniently located at the Denver Tech Center (DTC).
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1st Century Bank Aligns Under the MidFirst Bank Name in California
April 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA – MidFirst Bank (“MidFirst”), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced that its 1st Century Bank (“1st Century”) division will operate under the MidFirst Bank name beginning April 20, 2026.
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MidFirst Bank Donates $25,000 to Infant Crisis Services for Annual Boots & Ball Gowns Event
February 27, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank presented a $25,000 check to Infant Crisis Services in support of their annual Boots & Ball Gowns fundraising event. The contribution underscores MidFirst Bank’s continued commitment to strengthening the communities it serves and supporting organizations that provide essential care to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable families.
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MidFirst Bank Expands Oklahoma City Headquarters
February 11, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank, the nation’s largest privately owned bank, has expanded its Oklahoma City headquarters campus with the purchase of a 250,000 square foot office building adjacent to its existing facilities.
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Building for the Future: MidFirst Bank Expands Oklahoma City Headquarters
February 11, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, has underscored its recent growth with the purchase of a 250,000 square foot office building adjacent to its existing headquarters in Oklahoma City, formerly “Building 14” of the Chesapeake Energy campus, now Expand Energy. The expansion marks a new chapter in MidFirst’s growth story and reinforces the Bank’s commitment to the community where this story began.
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