25 Top Banks

25 large banks energize the U.S. economy and, in doing so, stimulate the global economy. It’s smart to know them. Here is the list:

1. JPMorgan Chase

Founded in 2000 after multiple mergers, it is considered the largest bank in the United States. It has more than 5,000 branches nationwide and about 17,000 ATMs. Its operations extend to more than 100 countries. Its origins date back to 1799 when the Bank of The Manhattan Company opened its doors in New York.

https://www.chase.com

2. Bank of America

It is headquartered in North Carolina. It is considered the second-largest bank holding company in the United States in terms of assets. It manages some 5600 branches and more than 16,000 ATMs nationwide. Founded in 1874 as NationsBank, it changed its name in 1998 after absorbing Bank of America of San Francisco.

https://www.bankofamerica.com/

3. Citigroup

Or simply Citi was created in 1998 after the merger of the holding company Citicorp with Travelers Group, Inc. The institution has more than 2,600 branches in nearly 20 countries. Citigroup is the owner of Citicorp, Citibank’s holding company. Citigroup traces its origins to 1812, with the opening of the City Bank of New York.

https://www.citigroup.com/citi

4. Wells Fargo

The multinational financial institution headquartered in San Francisco was founded in 1852. Its current version results from the merger between Wells Fargo & Company and Norwest Corporation in 1998. Norwest took the more productive name of Wells Fargo. Another big leap happened in 2008 after the absorption of Wachovia. It is estimated that 5200 branches and 13 000 ATMs are owned in the United States.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/

5. Goldman Sachs

Founded in 1869, it is based in Manhattan. Its investment portfolio stands out for its variety. It is considered the second-largest investment bank on the planet.

https://www.goldmansachs.com/

6. Morgan Stanley

Multinational banking company founded in 1935 operates in more than forty countries from its headquarters in Manhattan. Specializes in investment and wealth management.

https://www.morganstanley.com/

7. PNC Financial Services

It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its subsidiary PNC Bank operates about 2700 branches and 9600 ATMs in the United States. “PNC” stands for the institution’s parents, Pittsburgh National Corporation and Provident National Corporation, which merged in 1983.

https://www.pnc.com/

8. U.S. Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank. It operates more than 3,000 branches and nearly 5,000 ATMs in the western and midwestern United States. Its origins can be traced to the United States National Bank of Portland, founded in 1891.

https://www.usbank.com/

9. Truist

It is the result of the merger of BB&T and SunTrust Banks. In 2019, BB&T bought SunTrust for $28 billion. Its 1,500 branches operate in the southern part of the U.S. East.

https://www.truist.com/

10. BNY Mellon

Its current version is the result of the merger between The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation in 2007. But it is considered one of the oldest banks on the planet. Bank of New York, its direct predecessor, was founded in 1784.

https://www.bnymellon.com/

11. Capital One

This Virginia-based financial services institution specializes in lending. It opened in 1994 after the absorption of Signet Financial, formerly Wells Fargo.

https://www.capitalone.com/

12. Fifth Third Bancorp

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, this diversified services company operates over 1,000 full-service branches and 54,000 drive-up ATMs in the United States.

https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/

13. Regions Financial

This Alabama-based company offers retail banking and other services. Its Regions Bank subsidiary operates 1,400 branches and nearly 2,000 ATMs in the South and Midwest.

https://www.regions.com/

14. Citizens Financial

Operates primarily through its Citizens Bank subsidiary. Based in Rhode Island, this company manages 1,200 branches and 3,200 ATMs in the Northeastern United States.

https://www.citizensbank.com/

15. TD Bank

It advertises itself as the most convenient bank in the country and tries to be. It keeps many branches open for extended hours, even on certain holidays. It operates some 2,700 ATMs in areas along the East Coast. Its predecessor, The Bank of Toronto, opened in 1855.

https://www.td.com/

16. KeyBank

KeyBank, the subsidiary of KeyCorp, is based in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates over 1,000 branches throughout dozens of U.S. states and some 1,500 ATMs. In addition, it works with small and medium-sized businesses in the investment area.

https://www.key.com/

17. Charles Schwab

San Francisco-based investment bank that also manages wealth and invests in commerce. It manages hundreds of branches in 46 states and extends to London.

https://www.schwab.com/

18. M&T Bank

This Buffalo-based bank holding company offers corporate and investment management services. It operates several hundred branches in the Northeast. M&T Bank was founded in 1856 as a Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.

https://www3.mtb.com/

19. First Republic Bank

First Republic Bank works with businesses and individuals with substantial net worth. It started in 1985, registering in California.

https://www.firstrepublic.com/

20. Huntington Bancshares

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, this company was founded in 1866. It consistently ranks in the top growth area of American financial institutions. Huntington Bancshares’ banking subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, operates over 1,000 branches in several states. This 2022, for the fifth consecutive year, the institution was again recognized as the number one lender in the United States. Small businesses are the beneficiaries.

https://www.huntington.com/

21. State Street

Headquartered in Boston, the origins of this bank holding company date back to 1792. State Street actively manages funds and investments and advises entrepreneurs and institutions.

https://www.statestreet.com/

22. First Horizon

This Memphis-based holding company is the largest bank in Tennessee. In early 2022, TD Bank Group announced that it would acquire First Horizon Corporation. The transaction is expected to close in February 2023.

https://www.firsthorizon.com/

23. Silicon Valley Bank

Founded in 1983 in San Jose, SVB has been particularly active in attracting venture capital-related deposits. Its generous market capitalization ratios place it among the most muscular U.S. financial institutions today.

https://www.svb.com/

24. KeyCorp

KeyCorp’s main subsidiary, KeyBank, is considered one of the largest banks in North America. In 15 states, the institution operates over 1,000 branches and 40,000 ATMs.

https://www.key.com/

25. Signature Bank

Founded in 2001, this New York-based bank has maintained an upward trend over the past few years, with dozens of branches opening on the east coast of the northern United States. And expansion has already begun on the West Coast, with the company opening its first office in San Francisco in 2018.

https://www.signatureny.com/