Wells Fargo's downtown Bismarck branch in the Grand Pacific Center "has now moved" to the former Plains Commerce Bank site "about 5 blocks south," according to the Downtowners Update in the Renaissance Zone Authority's Nov. 12 meeting packet. Wells Fargo's own branch page lists a branch called "Bismarck Bowen & 3rd" at 404 S. Third St. with a "New Branch Now Open" notice.
The Details
- Where: 404 S. Third St., Bismarck, per the Wells Fargo branch page.
- Hours: Lobby and drive-up window, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, the branch page says.
The Backstory
The Downtowners Update, dated Nov. 5 and signed by the Downtown Business Association of Bismarck's chief operating officer, is attached to the Renaissance Zone packet. It does not give the new branch's street address or say when the move took place.
Wells Fargo's Bismarck locations page now lists one branch in the city, Bismarck Bowen & 3rd, along with two ATM-only sites.
The downtown report includes other changes along nearby blocks:
- The McKenzie, a steakhouse and bar, is continuing a full renovation of the former Peacock Alley space, the report says. It adds that the restaurant comes from the same ownership group behind 1603 Main Events, Shakers on 3rd, The Landing and 5th Underground.
- Joe's Italian has an executed letter of intent for the former Toasted Frog space, according to the report.
- Sales of the J&R Vacuum building and of Johnny's Service Station have been completed, the report says. It does not say what is planned for either property.
What It Means for Bismarck
In-person Wells Fargo customers downtown now go to Third Street and Bowen Avenue, where the branch page lists a drive-up window. The downtown report says visits to Downtown Bismarck rose 2.3% over the last six months despite the Main Avenue road construction that began in June. It also says residential vacancy downtown remains low.
Before You Go
- Check the Wells Fargo branch page for current hours and holiday closures.
- The downtown report gives no opening date for The McKenzie or Joe's Italian.
- The Renaissance Zone Authority meets at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Tom Baker Meeting Room of the City-County Office Building, 221 N. Fifth St., according to its agenda.
Sources: Renaissance Zone Authority Nov. 12, 2026 packet, including the Downtowners Update; Renaissance Zone Authority agenda; Wells Fargo, Bismarck Bowen & 3rd branch page; Wells Fargo Bismarck locations