Private company

Continental Bank and Trust Company

US financial institution

The Continental Bank and Trust Company of New York was a financial institution based in New York City, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 as the German-American Bank, which became the Continental Bank of New York.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Continental Bank and Trust Company of New York was a financial institution based in New York City, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 as the German-American Bank, which became the Continental Bank of New York.2

Timeline

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