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A multibank holding company is a financial organization that owns and controls two or more commercial banks. This structure allows the holding company to operate multiple banks under a single corporate umbrella, providing them with the ability to manage resources and strategies more effectively across various banking institutions.

The term "multibank" specifically indicates that the organization holds control over several banks, distinguishing it from other holding companies that may only control a single bank or a different type of financial institution. This can lead to increased efficiency, diversification of services, and operational synergies, as the holding company can leverage its resources across the different banks it controls.

Other types of holding companies mentioned do not have the same structure; for instance, a one-bank holding company is limited to controlling only one bank, which is fundamentally different from the multibank model. Similarly, state and national holding companies may refer to broader or different regulatory frameworks but do not specify multiple bank ownership in the same manner as multibank holding companies.