Bank of the West is a regional financial services company that provides banking, wealth management, and commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Bank of the West has over 600 branches and offices in 23 states, primarily in the western and midwestern United States. The bank is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a French multinational bank and financial services company. Bank of the West has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.