Moving business forward for five decades-and counting Moving business forward for five decades-and counting
 

From day one, we’ve worked to stand out in a crowded banking field by making a difference for each and every client. That means listening well and following through, employing the best person for every position, and putting long-term performance at the center of everything we do.

 
  • 1973
    Archival photo of River City Bank’s grand opening event

    Client-First Banking Finds a Home

    As a Sacramento businessman, Jon S. Kelly saw firsthand the need for a strong bank with local roots, and made it happen. Businesses responded and we welcomed more than $1.5 million in deposits in our first 30 days.

  • 1985
    A graduate in silhouette walks up outdoor stairs

    Giving Students the Promise of a Brighter Future

    Recognizing the importance of nurturing future generations, we launched our Student College Scholarship Awards Program. The goal: inspiring young minds to pursue their dreams of finance and business careers.

  • 1991
    Sacramento’s Tower Bridge with city in background

    Topping the List in Deposits

    As we became the trusted, go-to bank for more and more Sacramento business clients, we were recognized as the #1 area bank for total deposits. A testament to the power of partnership.

  • “We’re proud of our history and pledge to continue to go above and beyond to ensure our clients get the banking solutions, insights, and support they need to succeed today and down the road.”

    Steve Fleming
    President and CEO
    River City Bank

  • 2009
    Close up of a steel bank vault

    Our Assets, and Reputation, Continue to Grow

    We reached a major milestone: more than $1 billion in total assets. A number that earned us a top 10% ranking among national banks.

  • 2019
    Aerial view of San Francisco’s South of Market district

    We Say “Hello” to the City by the Bay

    To better serve businesses throughout the greater Bay Area, we opened our office in San Francisco. This flagship location brought us closer to the thriving tech hub and gave our Clean Energy Division a new place to call home.

  • 2021
    Fort Sutter Hotel at dusk

    Investing in More Vibrant Communities

    Before the Fort Sutter Hotel opened its doors, we stepped up with financing to help make Sacramento’s first boutique lodging in decades a reality. The result: there’s now a lively place to stay in the art-centric Sutter District.

  • 2022
    River City Bank employees at an outdoor community event

    Paying It Forward

    We believe in giving back and strengthening the communities where we live and work. And that commitment has never been stronger. Last year alone, the Kelly Foundation awarded nearly $2 million in grants to help a diverse range of organizations continue their difference-making work.

  • Today
    Solar panels at sunset

    We’re Just Getting Started

    Fifty years is certainly something to celebrate, but for us, it’s just the beginning. While we respect our past, we’re focusing on the future, ensuring that at every turn our clients get the banking tools and resources they need to secure their own lasting legacy.

  • Discover more about our first five decades.