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Bank of Utah Hides $20,000 Wallet for Annual Treasure Hunt

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A close-up of a leather wallet tucked into a desert rock crevice during sunset in Utah, symbolizing a hidden treasure hunt quest across the state landscape.
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Bank of Utah has launched its fourth annual treasure hunt, hiding a $20,000 wallet somewhere in the state. The finder will keep $10,000 and donate the remaining $10,000 to a charity of their choice.

Key takeaways

  • Bank of Utah is conducting its fourth annual treasure hunt involving a $20,000 wallet hidden in Utah.
  • The finder is required to donate $10,000 of the total value to a charity of their choice.
  • Participants can get an early clue by scanning a QR code at Bank of Utah branch entrances.
  • Free quester bandanas are being distributed at branches while supplies last.

Bank of Utah announced July 15 that it has hidden a $20,000 wallet somewhere in the state as part of its fourth annual treasure hunt. The bank stated that the person who finds the wallet will keep $10,000 and donate the remaining $10,000 to a charity of their choice.

Early Access and Rewards

The search began with an announcement on social media, inviting participants to follow clues to locate the hidden item. To assist treasure hunters, the bank is offering a head start to those who visit local Bank of Utah branches in person.

Branch Visit Details

According to the bank's announcement, participants can scan a QR code located at branch entrances to access the first clue before it is published on the company website. Additionally, the bank is providing free 'quester bandanas' to visitors at its branches, though these are available only while supplies last.

Rules and Updates

The bank directed participants to the link in its social media bio for official rules and updated clues regarding the ongoing search.

Sources used (2)

  • www.abc4.comWebThings To Do In Utah | ABC4 Utah
  • www.instagram.comWebBank of Utah on Instagram: "THE. SEARCH. IS. ON! For the 4th year running, we've hidden a wallet somewhere in Utah and it's worth $20,000! Follow the clues to find it. Keep $10,000 for yourself and donate the other $10,000 to the charity of your choice. Want a head start? Visit your local Bank of Utah branch, scan the QR code at the entrance and get access to the first clue before we publish it on our website. While you are there, be sure to pick up your free quester bandana (while supplies last). For rules and updated clues, click the link in the comments below or see link in bio."

How this story was made

Corroborated by 2 independent sources

Utah News confirmed this story across multiple independent newsrooms before publishing.

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Utah News AI (on-device model) · drawing on 2 outlets · July 18, 2026

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