Royal Banks of Missouri unveils 2026 expansion plans, includes Glen Carbon

St. Louis-owned bank broadens its footprint, launching full-service retail branches in Glen Carbon, South St. Louis County

Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon, Ill., and South St. Louis County, Mo., with plans to open two new full-service branches in 2026.

As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across Missouri and Illinois, the University City-headquartered bank will soon debut its newest locations in the evolving Glen Carbon area of Madison County, Ill., located at 2413 Troy Road, and in South St. Louis County at 4498 Lemay Ferry Road.

The Glen Carbon location will be branded as Royal Banks of Illinois and will house regional commercial lending and business banking operations, which have been based in Edwardsville since 2022.

Official opening dates for both branches will be announced soon.

“As we continue to be a premier community bank in all of our markets, we look forward to developing meaningful relationships in both neighborhoods, creating added convenience for existing clients, and serving as a trusted banking partner for individuals and businesses in Missouri and Illinois,” said Royal Banks of Missouri President and CEO Mitch Baden.

This expansion comes at a point where Royal Banks of Missouri has reinvested in its current communities. The Bank relocated its headquarters to 8550 Olive Blvd. in University City in 2025 and is currently remodeling its Saint Louis Hills location.

The new branches will become two of 17 total full-service Royal Banks of Missouri locations across the St. Louis, St. Charles, southwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri regions. The Bank also operates two limited-service branches in Creve Coeur and University City.

Additional details on grand openings for both locations will be shared closer to their launch dates.

 

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About Royal Banks of Missouri:

Founded in 1964, Royal Banks of Missouri is the wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bancshares Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in University City, Mo. Royal Banks of Missouri offers a full range of banking services to individuals and business clients across St. Louis, St. Charles, southwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. Over 60 years later, Royal Banks of Missouri remains a locally and independently owned community bank and is committed to providing outstanding, personalized client service while investing in the communities it calls home. For more information, visit royalbanksofmo.com.