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Find a Location

Academy Bank, N.A. has 99 locations, listed below.

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    • Academy Bank, N.A.

      1111 Main St Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64105-2114

    • Academy Bank, N.A.

      PO Box 26458 Kansas City, MO 64196-6458

    • Academy Bank, N.A.

      13600 S Alden St Olathe, KS 66062-5829

    • Academy Bank, N.A.

      16100 W 65th St Shawnee, KS 66217-9301

    • Academy Bank, N.A.

      301 E Cooper St Warrensburg, MO 64093-1260

    Business ProfileforAcademy Bank, N.A.

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    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Dickinson Financial Corporation (DFC) is a family-owned financial institution based out of Kansas City, Missouri.  DFC operates as Armed Forces Bank N.A., Academy Bank A Division of Armed Forces Bank N.A. (MO & KS), Academy Bank N.A. (CO), Sun Bank (AZ), and Southern Commerce Bank (FL).
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.22/5stars

    Average of 18 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    71 complaints closed in last 3 years

    15 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Full service banking solutions to both military and civilian clients. Products include checking, savings, certificate of deposits, IRAs, consumer loans, mortgages, commercial lending and more.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Academy Bank, N.A. has 99 locations, listed below.

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      • Academy Bank, N.A.

        1111 Main St Ste 202 Kansas City, MO 64105-2114

      • Academy Bank, N.A.

        PO Box 26458 Kansas City, MO 64196-6458

      • Academy Bank, N.A.

        13600 S Alden St Olathe, KS 66062-5829

      • Academy Bank, N.A.

        16100 W 65th St Shawnee, KS 66217-9301

      • Academy Bank, N.A.

        301 E Cooper St Warrensburg, MO 64093-1260

      Headquarters
      1111 Main St Ste 202, Kansas City, MO 64105-2114
      BBB File Opened:
      7/14/2006
      Years in Business:
      19
      Business Started:
      1/1/2005
      Business Incorporated:
      7/22/1998
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Dickinson Financial Corporation
      • Academy Bank, A Division of Armed Forces Bank N.A.
      • Academy Bank Mid-West
      • Academy Bank of Colorado
      • Sun Bank
      • Southern Commerce Bank
      • Air Academy National Bank - formerly
      Related Businesses
      Business Management
      • Mr. Paul Holewinski, CEO
      • Mr. Don Giles, President
      • Ms. Heather Grady, Manager of Client Relations
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Paul Holewinski, CEO
      • Mr. Don Giles, President

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Heather Grady, Manager of Client Relations
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (816) 412-2023
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      71 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      04/12/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      On 4/11/2024 I deposited a cashiers check from my grandmother. This deposit was for infusions for my husband that he desperately needs. The check was a certified cashiers check. I do not have any local branches of the bank to go into so I have to deposit everything using the mobile app. The check showed approved & available 4/11. On 4/12 I checked my account. It showed overdrawn. They never notified me of a hold. My account says it was available yesterday but now it is not. They took the deposit & placed a hold on it after posting it & made my account negative. I can only guess they’re attempting to charge me overdraft fees. I called the bank immediately however, they were closed. I waited until they opened. It took me 30 minutes to get through all these questions they asked me. This is very strange as well. They’ve never asked me 30 minutes of questions to access my own accounts. I answered, no problem. Only to be told they placed a hold on my account! I do not have any notifications of a hold & my account even shows it was AVAILABLE yesterday but not today. I I just need my money credited so I can pay the bill at the Florida cancer center so that my husband can get his infusion treatment that he needs. I understand that deposits are subject to holds however, it was deposited yesterday & they did not give me any notice of a hold. This seems to me like fraud. Why show it as available then take it back without notice? I have had this same account since it was southern commerce. I opened it in April of 2012. I have never had an issue with my account. I always keep my account in good standing. To have them take my deposit and place on hold AFTER the fact & without notice will now cause me to not be able to get the infusion we have managed to get the appointment for. Because someone just randomly decided to play games with my account? My husbands life is at stake here! I need my money released so I can get him his treatment. Thank you, ******** *********
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      Customer Reviews

      18 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Keith W

      1 star

      03/27/2024

      This is semi-hilarious!!! You have to laugh... They locked my account due to "inactivity" and it took several calls to get things opened up. Finally, I was able to make the Zelle transfer successfully (only $116). ONE WEEK LATER, it was locked up again... more phone calls (Brandon and Thomas) and now, "they will call me back."

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