| Cover Page | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | FINWARD BANCORP |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN |
| Entity File Number | 001-40999 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-1927981 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9204 Columbia Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Munster |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46321 |
| City Area Code | 219 |
| Local Phone Number | 836-4400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | FNWD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000919864 |
