Berwick Branch, Front Street
About First Columbia Bank in Berwick on Front Street
Welcome to First Columbia Bank’s original Berwick location on Front Street. You can find us across from Bandit’s Restaurant. When you visit our Berwick bank, you can expect to be helped by employees with friendly faces who are members of your community. We have two drive-thru banking lanes and a drive-up ATM for your convenience.
If you’re looking for the best bank in Berwick, look no further than First Columbia Bank & Trust. In fact, more people in Columbia County choose First Columbia Bank for their home mortgage, making us the area’s number on mortgage lender. Through good times and hard times, we've been there for so many of our local businesses and for generations of families. Today, we remain fully committed to serving the banking and financing needs of our community and look forward to being here for you on your financial journey. Visit our Berwick Front Street bank to open a new account or apply for a loan—we’ll be with you every step of the way!

1919 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603
570.752.3230 | Fax: 570.752.4054
Office Hours
Monday-Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
(Drive-thru open until 4:00 pm)
Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (Drive-thru only)

Branch Manager
Karen Murdock
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Karen Murdock has been a valuable part of the First Columbia Bank & Trust team, having worked within our organization for 33 years. She started as a teller in 1989 and over the years has gained experience through her roles as a Senior Teller, Loan officer, and current position as Branch Manager.
Throughout her career, Karen has completed a number of banking courses with the Pennsylvania Banker’s Association and specializes in Land, Personal, Vehicle, and Home Equity Loans. Karen is a lifelong local resident having graduated from Southern Columbia Area High School. She now takes on an active role in the community through her membership in the Berwick Rotary and Berwick Women’s Civic Club.
Connect with Karen and see how she can help you with your banking needs.
Services Offered at Our Berwick Branch
First Columbia is proud to provide reliable banking services for individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Berwick area, including:
- Personal Banking ServicesOpen a checking or savings account that delivers more value.
- Home LoansFind a mortgage that’s best for you, get prequalified, or apply online.
- Trust & Investment ServicesGet personal and honest guidance to help you plan for retirement and your financial future.
- Business Banking ServicesManage your business with a free business checking account. Access merchant services that save you time and money.
- Commercial LoansSecure the funding you need to start, sustain and grow your business.
- Ag LoansTap our flexible lending solutions designed to help you manage your farming operation.
Community Focus in Berwick
Giving back helps our communities move forward. As a community bank, we are committed to giving back to our local communities and helping our area grow and prosper. We are proud to support many local Berwick organizations such as the Berwick Area YMCA, Berwick YMCA Breakfast with Santa, Berwick Boulevard Association, Berwick Unico National, Berwick United Way, Berwick Youth Football League, Beyond Violence, Inc., Riverfest, Run for Diamonds, Berwick Halloween Parade, Trunk or Treat-and of course academics, athletics, and the arts in our local schools.
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First Columbia Customer Support Representatives are also available to answer questions or direct your call during the following times:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
570.784.1660
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