Number of additional branches planned to close.

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Number of bank branch closure.

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Percentage of branch network.

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Pre tax expense related branch closures.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 17, 2020 Branch	Oct. 31, 2020 Branch	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Number of bank branch closure \| Branch	6
Percentage of branch network	10.00%
Percentage of branch network impact	6.00%
Number of additional branches planned to close \| Branch		1
Pre tax expense related branch closures							$ 1,700
Restructuring Charges				$ 1,600	$ 111
Restructuring charges			$ 0
Long lived assets held for sale			$ 1,500			$ 1,500
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Pre tax expense related branch closures							200
Lease Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Pre tax expense related branch closures							500
Valuation Adjustments On Branch Facilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Pre tax expense related branch closures							$ 1,000