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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Unamortized stock-based compensation $ 22,677 $ 15,309
Busey Awards | 2020 Equity Plan    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Weighted average period over which expense is to be recognized 2 years 1 month 6 days 1 year 9 months 18 days
CrossFirst Awards    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Weighted average period over which expense is to be recognized 11 months 1 year 2 months 12 days