Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Missouri, with principal offices in Kansas City and St.

[4] Commerce was founded by Francis Reid Long with $10,000 in capital in 1865, just as communities were rebuilding during post-Civil War Reconstruction.

They also are a major force in Missouri philanthropies, with their names attached to numerous buildings throughout the state, including Kemper Arena.

[5] After World War II, Commerce Bank continued to play an important role in the Midwest's growth.

It funded business growth, working with H&R Block, Sprint (originally called United Utilities), and Trans World Airlines, which had its main overhaul base at Kansas City International Airport.

[5] In 1969, Commerce helped Ewing Kauffman, owner of Marion Laboratories, buy the Kansas City Royals.

[5] After a young Johnny Morris opened a bait and tackle shop in the back of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, Commerce provided the line of credit he needed in 1974 to open a second store in a chain known today throughout North America as Bass Pro Shops.

The bank's consumer services include checking, savings, installment loans, personal mortgages, and debit and credit cards.