Picking the right bank or credit union can be a daunting task, especially with over 4,000 options and 70,000 branches scattered across the US! But don't worry, we've got you covered. This year's top regional banks and credit unions have cracked the code on building a loyal customer base, despite being smaller and having fewer resources than the big players. They're proof that you don't have to be huge to make a big impact!
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List of Best Banks In Each State of US 2024
When it comes to choosing a bank, people usually look for three things: ease of use, fair fees, and top-notch customer service. And that's where smaller, regional banks stand out. They may not have the biggest name or the most branches, but they often go above and beyond to deliver personalised service that makes you feel valued and supported. Check the complete list of America’s best banks in each state:
| State | State Rank | Company | CEO | Headquarters |
| Alabama | 1 | Bank Independent | Rick Wardlaw | Sheffield, Alabama |
| Alaska | 1 | Mt. McKinley Bank | Patricia Mongold | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Arizona | 1 | First National Bank | Paul Holewinski | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Arkansan | 1 | First National Bank (AR) | Bobby Kassermann | Paragould, Arkansas |
| California | 1 | First Foundation | Scott F. Kavanaugh | Irvine, California |
| Colorado | 1 | Bank Of Colorado | Shawn Osthoff | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Connecticut | 1 | Chelsea Groton Bank | Anthony Joyce | Groton, Connecticut |
| Delaware | 1 | Fulton Bank | Curtis J. Myers | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| District Of Columbia | 1 | Capital One | Richard D. Fairbank | McLean, Virginia |
| Florida | 1 | BayFirst National Bank | Thomas G. Zernick | Saint Petersburg, Florida |
| Georga | 1 | Bank OZK | George Gleason | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Hawaii | 1 | Central Pacific Bank | Arnold D. Martines | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Idaho | 1 | First Federal Savings Bank | Jason A. Meyerhoeffer | Twin Falls, Idaho |
| Illionois | 1 | Wintrust Bank | Timothy S. Crane | Chicago, Illinois |
| Indiana | 1 | Centier Bank | Mike Scharge | Merrillville, Indiana |
| Iowa | 1 | Lincoln Savings Bank | Sean Willett | Reinback, Iowa |
| Kansas | 1 | Security Bank of Kansas | Chris Lay | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Kentucky | 1 | City National Bank (WV) | Skip Hageboeck | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Louisiana | 1 | Sabine State Bank | Lee McCann | Many, Lousiana |
| Maine | 1 | Bangor Savings Bank | Bob Montgomery Rice | Bangor, Maine |
| Maryland | 1 | Citibank | Jane Fraser | New York, New York |
| Massachusetts | 1 | Rockland Trust | Jeffery Tengel | Rockland, Massachusetts |
| Michigan | 1 | Independent Bank | William B. Kessel | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Minnesota | 1 | Frandsen Bank & Trust | Charles Mausbach | Lonsdale, Minnesota |
| Mississippi | 1 | The Citizens National Bank | Archie McDonell | Merdian, Mississippi |
| Missouri | 1 | Nodaway Valley Bank | James Robinson | Maryville, Missouri |
| Montana | 1 | Yellowstone Bank | Jay S. Harris | Laurel, Montana |
| Nebraska | 1 | Cornhuskers Bank | Barry J. Lockard | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Nevada | 1 | Citibank | Jane Fraser | New York, New York |
| New Hampshire | 1 | Meredith Village Savings Bank | Marcus Weeks | Meredith, New Hampshire |
| New Jersey | 1 | Manasquan Bank | James S. Vaccaro | Manasquan, New Jersey |
| New Mexico | 1 | Pioneer Bank | Christopher G. Palmer | Roswell, New Mexico |
| New York | 1 | Amalgamated Bank | Priscilla Sims Brwon | New York, New York |
| North Carolina | 1 | United Community Bank | Lynn Harton | Greenville, Georgia |
| North Dakota | 1 | Gate City Bank | Kevin Hanson | Fargo, North Dakota |
| Ohio | 1 | Park National Bank | David L. Trautman | Newark, Ohio |
| Oklahoma | 1 | City National Bank And Trust | Susan Charstil | Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Oregon | 1 | First Interstate Bank | Kevin Riley | Bilings, Montana |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | Somerset Trust | Sean M. Cook | Somerset, Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island | 1 | Washington Trust | Edward O. Handy III | Westerly, Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | 1 | United Bankshares | Richard M. Adams | Fairfax, Virginia |
| South Dakota | 1 | First Dakota National Bank | Rob Stephenson | Yankton, South Dakota |
| Tennessee | 1 | Wilson Bank and Trust | John McDearman III | Lebanon, Tennessee |
| Texas | 1 | USAA | Wayne Peacock | San Antonio, Texas |
| Utah | 1 | State Bank Of Southern Utah | Eric Schmutz | Cedar City, Utah |
| Vermont | 1 | Community National Bank | Kathryn Austin | Derby, Vermont |
| Virginia | 1 | Bank of Boterourt | G Lynn Hayth, III | Buchanan, Virginia |
| Washington | 1 | Washington Trust Bank | Peter F. Stanton | Spokane, Washington |
| West Virginia | 1 | Summit Community Bank | H. Charles Maddy | Moorefield, West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | 1 | National Exchange Bank & Trust | Eric Stone | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Wyoming | 1 | ANB Bank | Koger L. Propst | Denver, Colorado |
This list is based on Forbes' annual ranking of the best banks in each state, which partnered with Statista to conduct a massive survey of over 26,000 US residents. Participants shared their personal experiences with banks and credit unions, including their satisfaction levels, willingness to recommend, and ratings on key criteria like customer service, financial advice, fees, digital services, and trust. The survey considered responses from the past three years, with more weight given to recent data and current customers' feedback.
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