Historic Louisiana

When people say the Whitney National Bank
“feels like family,” it’s not surprising, since it was
founded by a family, the Whitneys, and has been
meeting the financial needs of families and
businesses since 1883. The oldest continuously
operating bank in New Orleans and a banking
industry leader in the Gulf South, the Whitney
offers the expert combination of old-fashioned,
personalized service and lasting relationships,
along with state-of-the-art banking products
and convenience. At the Whitney, bankers still
know the customers well enough to call them
by name.
With over 120 branches and more than 200
ATMs available in five Gulf South States—
Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and
Texas—the Whitney emphasizes the convenience
that is so important to customers. A
mobile ATM, “Whitney on Wheels,” provides
customers on-site convenience at festivals and
other special events. Banking services can also
be accessed 24/7 through the Whitney
Information Line, which handles over four
million calls annually. Over fifty thousand
customers utilize the Whitney’s online service,
including such features as balance reporting
and fund transfers, as well as loan applications
and bill payment.
Founded on the tenets of sound ethical
values, solid business experience, strong
capital and outstanding customer service, the
Whitney continues to adhere to those
principles. As its franchise is expanded
geographically throughout the Gulf South, the
benefit of having a trusted Whitney banker is
becoming ever more widely recognized.
Hard work and constant communication,
enthusiasm, knowledge and availability, as
well as active community service are all key
factors in reinforcing the trust clients have in
their Whitney banker. This philosophy has
traditionally provided solid business returns,
and is clearly reflected by the steady increase
in the Whitney’s deposits, loans and noninterest
income over the past five years.
Throughout its lengthy history, Whitney’s
commitment to community service has
extended far beyond banking relationships, to
include volunteer work and civic endeavors.
Whitney employees provide both financial and
personal involvement as volunteers for a wide
range of organizations in the communities
served by every branch. Whether the need is
United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the
Crescent City Classic (as seen in the photo
below), the Audubon Zoo, March of Dimes,
Junior Achievement, Public Television or
many others, the Whitney is represented,
continuing its personal relationships to aid the
community as a whole.
WHITNEY
NATIONAL
BANK
SHARING THE HERITAGE
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