What a ride it’s been! From 32 standout banking logos to just two contenders, we’re down to the grand finale of the 2025 Bank Logo March Madness Tournament. The judges have spoken—after narrowing the field from the Elite 8 to the Final Four and now The Championship. We’ve arrived at the ultimate showdown, in which the two favorite logos will face off head-to-head for the title. BUT, there is a twist! In addition to our panel of judges, YOU will be allowed to vote for your favorite too!
But first, let’s break down the journey of the final contenders.
Elite 8 Results
After another round of intense debate and voting from our expert panel, here’s who made it to the Final Four:
- Agility Bank, TX edged out Endeavor Bank, CA
- Oregon Coast Bank, OR overcame Oregon Pacific Bank, OR
- i3 Bank, NE defeated Grand Bank, MS
- Vintage Bank, KS knocked out Points West Community Bank, CO
Final Four Recap
The Final Four featured the strongest design contenders yet, and the judges had their toughest calls to make. Here’s how the semifinals played out:
- Agility Bank, TX continued its dominant run, defeating Oregon Coast Bank, OR
- i3 Bank, NE vs. Vintage Bank, KS was a nail-biter, but Vintage Bank, KS pulled ahead.
The Championship Matchup
We now arrive at the final showdown:
🏆 Agility Bank, TX vs. Vintage Bank, KS🏆
Agility Bank
Agility Bank, TX, a three-year-old, small- and medium-sized business bank with two branches, based in Houston, TX. It reaches the finals with an overall vote record of 15–5. Agility defeated Integro Bank, AZ by a score of 5–0, Fortuna Bank, OH (3–2), Endeavor Bank, CA (4–1) and Oregon Coast Bank, OR (3–2)
Vintage Bank
Vintage Bank, KS is the favorite in this championship matchup. It is a 117-year-old community bank and insurance company with 12 branches, based out of Kansas. It reaches the finals with overall votes of 16–4. In its journey, it took out Bravera Bank, ND by a score of 4–1, Walpole Co-op Bank, MA (4–1), Points West Community Bank, CO 4–1), and i3 Bank, NE (4–1).
These two logos have stood out consistently throughout the tournament, each earning a place through thoughtful design, strategic branding, and visual strength across formats, and similarities in a color palate to our judge’s liking.
Now, it’s time to determine the champion.
Meet the Judges
A panel of five industry experts have been evaluating each logo. They are voting based on personal preference, and the majority decision will decide the winner of each matchup. Stay tuned as we introduce each judge in an upcoming article!
- Ron Shevlin: Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors | Senior Contributor at Forbes, Fintech Snark Tank
- Kate Drew: Director of Research, CCG Catalyst | Top 100 Women in FinTech
- Scott Hildenbrand: Head of Piper Sandler Financial Strategies
- Kristin McCrossin: Partner at Boomtown Internet Group
- Tim Davis: Director of Digital Marketing for U.S. Financial Brands at BankBound
What’s Next?
- The final vote is happening this week. Our panel will cast their deciding ballots allowing for one vote per judge for a total of five points.
- The public is invited to cast their votes via a poll in the April 2nd LinkedIn post. This poll will close on Sunday night, April 6th. The public’s vote is worth two points and can sway the outcome of the tournament!
- The Winner Announcement will be published in our newsletter and on social media on April 9th, 2025.
- The featured story of the winning bank will debut later this spring/early summer.
Don’t Miss a Beat
- Follow us on LinkedIn and social media to stay updated on the championship results.
- Subscribe to BankingPlus.News for the final reveal and exclusive interviews.
Have questions or want to weigh in on the final matchup? Want to submit your bank’s logo for next year? Chime in on our LinkedIn post or contact us—we’re all ears!
