Free Writing Prospectus

 

Free Writing Prospectus

(To the Prospectus dated March 31, 2009,

as supplemented by the prospectus supplement dated April 21, 2009

and the prospectus supplement dated September 14, 2009)

  

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration Statement No. 333-158319

October 19, 2010

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Auctions View current auctions Results Archive View the results of completed auctions FDIC-Insured CDs Municipal Bonds Corporate Bonds US Agencies Preferred Stock Warrants Issuers University Learn more about our auctions Demos Learn how to participate! Think SIGN IN | REGISTER | CONTACT US View Auction Zions Bancorporation Senior Note / 1 Year Corporates BBB(Fitch); BBB (low) (DBRS); and BBB- (Standard & Poor’s). ZIONS BANCORPORATION Home Auction # 1937 Buy Today! Information Price: 100.000 Yield: 3.00% Auction Information Issue Information Auction Start: 10/19/2010 6:00 PM EDT Issue Type: Corporate Bonds Auction End: 10/26/2010 12:00 PM EDT Principal Offered: $ 2,000,000.00 Last Update: 10/19/2010 6:20:22 PM EDT Units Offered: 2000 Auction Status: Accepting Bids Denomination: $ 1,000.00 Coupon: 3.000% Bidding Information Min. Price: 98.000 Number of Bidders: Max. Price: 102.000 Number of Bids: Min. Yield: 0.980% Current Market-Clearing 98.000 Max. Yield: 5.082% Price: Settlement Date: 10/29/2010 Current Market-Clearing 5.082% First Interest Date: 4/28/2011 Yield: Maturity Date: 10/28/2011 Day Basis: 30/360 (359 days) Int. Frequency: Semi-Annually Documents: Prospectus Term Sheet Auction Rules About the Issuer Before submitting bids in this auction you must Register or Sign In. WEEKLY UPDATE Sign up to receive a free weekly email containing economic commentary, new-issue alerts, investing news, and much more. First Name Last Name Email Sign up Note: This page will check for updates every minute. Please direct questions regarding the website or bidding procedures to the Auction Administrator. You may also call our Investment Center at 800-524-8875 from 8am to Midnight Eastern Time. Zions Bancorporation has filed a registration statement (Registration Statement No. 333-158319, including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus dated March 31, 2009 contained in that registration statement, the prospectus supplement dated April 21, 2009, the prospectus supplement dated September 14, 2009 and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Zions Bancorporation and this offering. You may get these documents and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Zions Bancorporation or a representative will arrange to send you the prospectus and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC if you request it by calling toll free (800) 524-8875. Investment Products: Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are FDIC Insured up to Applicable Limits Securities products and services offered by Zions Direct, Member FINRA/SIPC, a non-bank subsidiary of Zions Bank. Affiliates of Zions Bank or other issuers may purchase CDs or securities through the auction process. The market clearing yield may be lower due to the participation of an affiliate in the auction which may benefit the affiliated issuer. Other Products | Contact Us | About Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions Powered by Grant Street group Software that works Zion Direct


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Auctions Auction # 1937 View current auctions Results Archive View the results of completed auctions FDIC-Insured CDs Municipal Bonds Corporate Bonds US Agencies Zions Bancorporation Preferred Stock Warrants Issuers University Learn more about our auctions Demos Practice bidding in our trial auctions Think My Account Bidding Qualification Zions Bancorporation Senior Note / 1 Year Corporates BBB(Fitch); BBB (low) (DBRS); and BBB- (Standard & Poor’s). Please confirm your agreement with each of the following by checking the box next to each statement. I agree that the following contact information is correct: Name: John Smith E-mail: john.smith@email.com Telephone: 212-121-2121 I have accessed or received the Term Sheet, the Prospectus and the Zions Direct FAQs. I have accessed or received the Auction Rules and agree to abide by them. I understand that the Corporate Notes that I am bidding for are securities and are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits of any bank and may lose value. All securities are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. By participating in this auction, I declare that my investment objective(s), time horizon and risk tolerance allow for the purchase of the securities being offered. Furthermore, I authorize Zions Direct to update my investor profile, if needed, to align my profile with this purchase. I understand that Zions Direct is committed to conducting fair, open, and transparent auctions for the benefit of all participants. Zions Direct will not tolerate or conduct business with anyone who attempts to disrupt or manipulate the process for any auction. I agree that by participating in this auction I will not be engaging in any such attempt. I Agree I DO NOT Agree Please direct questions regarding the website or bidding procedures to the Auction Administrator. You may also call our Investment Center at 800-524-8875 from 8am to Midnight Eastern Time. Zions Bancorporation has filed a registration statement (Registration Statement No. 333-158319, including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus dated March 31, 2009 contained in that registration statement, the prospectus supplement dated April 21, 2009, the prospectus supplement dated September 14, 2009 and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Zions Bancorporation and this offering. You may get these documents and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Zions Bancorporation or a representative will arrange to send you the prospectus and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC if you request it by calling toll free (800) 524-8875. Investment Products: Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are FDIC Insured up to Applicable Limits Securities products and services offered by Zions Direct, Member FINRA/SIPC, a non-bank subsidiary of Zions Bank. Affiliates of Zions Bank or other issuers may purchase CDs or securities through the auction process. The market clearing yield may be lower due to the participation of an affiliate in the auction which may benefit the affiliated issuer. Other Products | Contact Us | About Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions Powered by Grant Street group Software that works Zion Direct


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Auctions Auction # 1937 View current auctions Results Archive View the results of completed auctions FDIC-Insured CDs Municipal Bonds Corporate Bonds US Agencies Preferred Stock Warrants Issuers University Learn more about our auctions Demos Practice bidding in our trial auctions Think My Account Zions Bancorporation Bid Page Zions Bancorporation Senior Note / 1 Year Corporates BBB(Fitch); BBB (low) (DBRS); and BBB- (Standard & Poor’s). Auction Information Issue Information Auction Start: 10/19/2010 6:00 PM EDT Issue Type: Corporate Bonds Auction End: 10/26/2010 12:00 PM EDT Principal Offered: $ 2,000,000.00 Last Update: 10/19/2010 6:14:56 PM EDT Units Offered: 2000 Auction Status: Accepting Bids Denomination: $ 1,000.00 Coupon: 3.000% Min. Price: 98.000 Max. Price: 102.000 Min. Yield: 0.980% Max. Yield: 5.082% Settlement Date: 10/29/2010 First Interest Date: 4/28/2011 Maturity Date: 10/28/2011 Day Basis: 30/360 (359 days) Int. Frequency: Semi-Annually Documents: Prospectus Term Sheet Auction Rules About the Issuer Bidding Information Number of Bidders: Number of Bids: Current Market-Clearing 98.000 Price: Current Market-Clearing 5.082% Yield: Buy Today! Information Price: 100.000 Yield: 3.00% PUBLIC_VIEW Current Market-Clearing Price: 98.000 Current Market-Clearing Yield: 5.082% Units Price - OR - Yield Submitted “In the Money” Buy Today! 100.000 3.000% The Buy Today! sale closes on 10/26 at 12:00 AM ET. Auction Bids 1 2 3 4 5 Bid Limit: $ 250,000.00 Calculate/Refresh Submit Note: This page will check for updates every minute. Please direct questions regarding the website or bidding procedures to the Auction Administrator. You may also call our Investment Center at 800-524-8875 from 8am to Midnight Eastern Time. Zions Bancorporation has filed a registration statement (Registration Statement No. 333-158319, including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus dated March 31, 2009 contained in that registration statement, the prospectus supplement dated April 21, 2009, the prospectus supplement dated September 14, 2009 and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Zions Bancorporation and this offering. You may get these documents and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Zions Bancorporation or a representative will arrange to send you the prospectus and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC if you request it by calling toll free (800) 524-8875. Investment Products: Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are FDIC Insured up to Applicable Limits Securities products and services offered by Zions Direct, Member FINRA/SIPC, a non-bank subsidiary of Zions Bank. Affiliates of Zions Bank or other issuers may purchase CDs or securities through the auction process. The market clearing yield may be lower due to the participation of an affiliate in the auction which may benefit the affiliated issuer. Other Products | Contact Us | About Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions Powered by Grant Street group Software that works Zion Direct


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PUBLIC_VIEW :: MY ACCOUNT | SIGN OUT | CONTACT US Auctions View current auctions Results Archive View the results of completed auctions FDIC-Insured CDs Municipal Bonds Corporate Bonds US Agencies Preferred Stock Warrants Issuers University Learn more about our auctions Demos Practice bidding in our trial auctions Think My Account Please review and confirm the bids below Confirm Bid Submission Zions Bancorporation Senior Note / 1 Year Corporates BBB(Fitch); BBB (low) (DBRS); and BBB- (Standard & Poor’s). Zions Bancorporation Bidder Bid # Units @ Price Yield Max. Award Max. Amt. Due Status PUBLIC_VIEW Buy Today! 1 @ 100.000 3.000% 1 $ 1,000.00 NEW I understand that I committed to purchase 1 unit at the Buy Today! Bid Limit: $ 1,000.00 price, at a cost of $ 1,000.00. Cancel Submit Please direct questions regarding the website or bidding procedures to the Auction Administrator. You may also call our Investment Center at 800-524-8875 from 8am to Midnight Eastern Time. Zions Bancorporation has filed a registration statement (Registration Statement No. 333-158319, including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus dated March 31, 2009 contained in that registration statement, the prospectus supplement dated April 21, 2009, the prospectus supplement dated September 14, 2009 and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Zions Bancorporation and this offering. You may get these documents and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Zions Bancorporation or a representative will arrange to send you the prospectus and other documents Zions Bancorporation has filed with the SEC if you request it by calling toll free (800) 524-8875. Investment Products: Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Bank Deposits and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are FDIC Insured up to Applicable Limits Securities products and services offered by Zions Direct, Member FINRA/SIPC, a non-bank subsidiary of Zions Bank. Affiliates of Zions Bank or other issuers may purchase CDs or securities through the auction process. The market clearing yield may be lower due to the participation of an affiliate in the auction which may benefit the affiliated issuer. Other Products | Contact Us | About Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions Powered by Grant Street group Software that works Zion Direct