The Shikoku Bank, Ltd. was established as the 37th National Bank in 1878, with its head office in the city of Kochi on the island of Shikoku. The Bank's name was changed to the Kochi Bank in 1897, and to the Shikoku Bank in 1923.
The Bank has merged with more than 20 banks since its founding and has expanded its operations by pursuing sound management throughout these transformations. As of March 31, 2009, the Bank's capital stood at ¥25.0 billion, with consolidated total assets amounting to ¥2,429.3 billion.
The Shikoku Bank, Ltd. has built a solid business base as a regional bank offering services that benefit the regional community. With the main client base originating from Shikoku, the Bank has 117 offices, branches and sub-branches that extend its services into cities such as Tokyo and Osaka.