Fed Approves Burke & Herbert Financial Services App

Merger with LINKBANCORP will expand Alexandria bank's footprint in Pennsylvania.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:22am

An extreme close-up of metallic banking equipment and machinery, conveying the institutional power and security of the financial industry.The merger between Burke & Herbert and LINKBANK will expand the regional bank's physical infrastructure and digital services across state lines.Camp Hill Today

The Federal Reserve Board has approved an application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. to merge with LINKBANCORP, Inc. and indirectly acquire LINKBANK. The Board also approved Burke & Herbert Bank and Trust Company to merge with LINKBANK and establish new branch locations in Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

This merger will allow Burke & Herbert, a regional bank based in Alexandria, Virginia, to expand its footprint and services into Pennsylvania, providing more options for consumers and businesses in the Camp Hill area.

The details

Under the approved merger, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. will acquire LINKBANCORP, the parent company of LINKBANK, which is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. This will allow Burke & Herbert Bank and Trust Company to merge directly with LINKBANK and open new branch locations in the Camp Hill area.

  • The Federal Reserve Board announced its approval on April 11, 2026.

The players

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

A financial services company based in Alexandria, Virginia that is acquiring LINKBANCORP.

LINKBANCORP, Inc.

The parent company of LINKBANK, headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

LINKBANK

A bank based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania that will be acquired by Burke & Herbert Bank and Trust Company.

Burke & Herbert Bank and Trust Company

A regional bank based in Alexandria, Virginia that will be merging with LINKBANK.

Federal Reserve Board

The central banking system of the United States that approved the merger application.

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What’s next

The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, pending final regulatory approvals.

The takeaway

This merger will allow Burke & Herbert to expand its banking services and branch network into Pennsylvania, providing more options for consumers and businesses in the Camp Hill area.