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Our awards and honors

We're honored to be recognized for our strength, stability and long-term commitment to our clients, colleagues and communities. These awards reflect our effort to always do what's right for our clients and the bank. We're proud to make a positive impact.

Monitor Daily's Best Companies Award - Leadership

First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance was recognized by Monitor Daily in their Best Companies issue in the Leadership category. Equipment Finance has showed a multifaceted approach to leadership, and this recognition is a testament to a cultivated leadership among all levels.

2025 Coalition Greenwich Leaders: Middle Market Banking in the US

First Citizens was recognized by Coalition Greenwich as a Leader in Middle Market Banking in the US. First Citizens Middle Market Banking achieved national ranks under Valuing Long-Term Relationships, Trust, Customer Service and Satisfaction With Relationship Manager.

Stevie American Business Awards - Energy Finance

First Citizens Energy Finance received two gold Stevie® awards for business excellence in the 23rd annual American Business Awards competition. First Citizens was named Company of the Year in Banking (large bank category) and Achievement in Banking Management in recognition of the bank's success in financing commercial battery energy storage systems that support renewable power generation.

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Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America 2025

First Citizens was named to Forbes' inaugural Most Trusted Companies in America list, ranking number 42. The list examined employee trust, customer trust, investor trust and media sentiment across 2,000 public companies in the US.

Greenwich Best Bank Awards

For the 12th year in a row, First Citizens was recognized by Crisil Coalition Greenwich's annual Best Bank Awards, receiving 19 national and regional awards across the Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking categories. First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated.

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GOBankingRates award

First Citizens was recognized as the number one bank in North Carolina and South Carolina by GoBankingRates in its annual ranking of America's Best Banks.

Past awards

ABF Journal 2024 Dealmakers of the Year - Middle Market Banking

In 2024, First Citizens Middle Market Banking supported one of the largest building materials and aggregates companies in the US, delivering $60 million in financing to support the renewal of the company's $800 million syndicated credit facility.


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70th Annual Fortune 500 List

First Citizens BancShares Inc., parent company of First Citizens Bank, made its debut on the Fortune 500™ list of the largest companies in the US by revenue. First Citizens ranked 182nd overall on the 2024 Fortune 500 list and 24th on its list of fastest-growing companies for 2024.


Forbes America's Best Banks for 2024

First Citizens was ranked 20th among America's Best Banks for 2024 by Forbes. The 15th annual list analyzed banks' growth, credit quality and profitability for the 2023 calendar year, as well as stock performance in the 12 months through March 18, 2024.


Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner

First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2023, reaffirming the company as a leader in middle market banking and small business banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated—earning six awards in the Middle Market Banking category and receiving 11 national awards and three regional awards in the Small Business Banking category. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.

Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner

First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2023, reaffirming the company as a leader in middle market banking and small business banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated—earning six awards in the Middle Market Banking category and receiving 11 national awards and three regional awards in the Small Business Banking category. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.


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GOBankingRates Best Banks Winner

In order to help Americans determine the best banks for their needs, GOBankingRates examined more than 120 banks and 50 credit unions. GOBankingRates Best Banks 2023 scores and rankings are objectively determined by their research and editorial team. Their scoring formula weighs several factors that differ from category to category depending on what consumers want from varying products and banks.


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GOBankingRates Best Savings Account Winner


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Big "I" Best Practices Agency Top Performer Winner

First Citizens was named a Best Practices Top Performer by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, or Big "I". The purpose of the Best Practices study is to compile the operating statistics of the country's leading agents and brokers. To achieve this objective, the agencies included in the annual study must first be nominated for participation by an insurance carrier or a Big "I" state-affiliated association.


Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner

First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2022, reaffirming the company as a leader in small business and middle market banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked fourth in overall recognition out of more than 500 surveyed banks evaluated. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.


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Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Winner

The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.

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