Why BankerBounty?

“Hey Lisa, didn’t your husband just take out a loan for his new business?” “Yeah!” Lisa said, her face lighting up. “He took it out at another bank last week.”Her colleague paused, “Really? Why not this bank—the one you work at? I mean, you’re here every day.” Lisa shrugged. “Well, honestly, I didn’t even think about it. We just went with the first bank that said yes. What’s the advantage of doing it here, anyway?”

Believe it or not, this is not an isolated scenario. All across the country, there are faithful employees at community banks who have a lot on their hands and don’t think to refer anyone to their own bank! Why should they?

According to the American Bankers Association, only about 20% of community banks actively leverage referrals from their own employees for new business. That’s a missed opportunity when you consider how much trust employees can bring to the table—especially in tight-knit communities where personal connections drive decisions.

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s latest community banking insights, most community banks have seen a decline of roughly 5% in loans and investments being made over the past year. 

Enter BankerBounty—a program built to incentivize employees at every level in your bank to bring in new business. Imagine turning your tellers, loan officers, and even back-office staff into a referral powerhouse. 

Unlike the rest of the pack, BankerBounty members are seeing an average sales increase of $3.3 Million. How? By tapping into the people who know your bank best—your employees—and rewarding them for bringing in loans, deposits, and investments from their own networks.

Want to learn how? Check out BankerBounty.