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From the Vault: The birth of savings banks

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• The first savings banks in the United States were established in Boston and Philadelphia in 1816. • Savings banks originated in Europe during the mid-18th century.

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Original Source Material

Savings banks had developed in Europe in the middle of the 18th century. In this country, the first two were founded in Boston and Philadelphia in 1816. The post From the Vault: The birth of savings banks appeared first on ABA Banking Journal .