Bellefonte, PA – [October 1, 2025] – Reliance Bank, a community-focused financial institution, is excited to announce its plans to open a new branch in Bellefonte in early 2026 pending regulatory approval.

Reliance Bank has been actively lending in Bellefonte for the past twenty years since opening its State College branch at 100 Hawbaker Industrial Drive. The new Centre County-based branch will be located at 801 E. Bishop Street, a site formerly occupied by PNC Bank.

This strategic expansion represents Reliance Bank’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its current customer base and the Centre County community.

“Centre County is experiencing a great deal of growth, and it’s important that we’re there for existing and prospective customers and their evolving needs,” said Phil Freeman, Reliance Bank President and CEO.  “We have been specifically asked to add a branch in Bellefonte, and we’re thrilled to be delivering on that now.”

Preparations for the branch opening are already underway, with a grand opening set for early 2026.

About Reliance Bank

Reliance Bank is a community bank serving Central Pennsylvania. Products and services include checking and savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages, lines of credit, commercial loans, agricultural loans, cash management, digital banking, and more. Reliance Bank prides itself on providing exceptional personal and commercial banking services since 1940. For more information, visit www.reliancebank.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.