Banking directories, especially online banking directories, allow you to search with ease for the financial institutions that fit your unique needs. Directories for banking institutions offer more than contact information; they offer detailed profiles of the listed banks that cover the history of the institution, as well as data on fiscal responsibility to ensure you make the best decision for your business.

An index of banks allows you to compare the incentives of each financial institution so you can choose the best bank for your needs. Free online bank directories offer a cost-effective choice to make searching for the right bank easy, 24 hours a day. When searching for a directory of banks on the national level or for a directory of world banks, you should:

1. Use a reputable directory of banks to find local, national and global financial institutions to meet your business needs.

2. Use bank directories to profile perspective financial institutions.

3. Compare banking directory listings to find the best banks worldwide to support the financial needs of your business.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Research concise banking indexes

Whether you need a directory of commercial banks or a directory of world banks, choose bank indexes that offer detailed profiles of the banks that interest you and information on the incentives that each bank offers to businesses.

I recommend: Research banking index listings and find FDIC-insured financial institutions with FDIC.com. Limit your search geographically or by bank name to find the bank that meets your needs. USDirectory.com offers bank directories searchable by state and links to the main websites of each financial institution. 123world.com offers a concise listing of national and international banks organized alphabetically.

Use banking directories to make a global connection

It's crucial to use a world bank index that offers the most recent contact information for global financial institutions to ensure you make the connection with the perspective banking institution that interests you.

I recommend: Use the directory of banks supplied by Qualisteam, a banking and finance portal since 1995. Search bank directories by continent, country, state or province to locate the banking indexes you need. Find contact information for foreign banking institutions at Worldwide-Tax.com, which offers a directory of world banks categorized by country.

Use online bank directories for fast, up-to-date research

Online banking directories offer the easiest way to search for banks on a local, national or global scale. Sign up for free trials and to receive daily updates from specific bank index websites.

I recommend: BankPulse.com offers an extensive bank index searchable by state or country, with direct links to each financial institution. AsianBanks.net presents a comprehensive banking directory for Asian financial institutions categorized by country and rankings.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Take advantage of free trial offers from banking directories to ensure the index of banks has the information you need.
• •  Before opening a bank account abroad, check the commission rates of money transfers before you establish an account.