What other banks are in trouble in the US?
The collapses of
| Bank Name | City | Acquiring Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Tri-State Bank | Elkhart | Dream First Bank, N.A. |
| First Republic Bank | San Francisco | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
| Signature Bank | New York | Flagstar Bank, N.A. |
| Silicon Valley Bank | Santa Clara | First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company |
Wells Fargo led the charge, filing to close 312 branches in the year. It was followed by PNC and US Bank which notified of 196 and 178 closures respectively. Bank of America and Chase both filed to close exactly 157 branches.
- First Republic Bank (FRC) . Above average liquidity risk and high capital risk.
- Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) . Above average capital risk.
- KeyCorp (KEY) . Above average capital risk.
- Comerica (CMA) . ...
- Truist Financial (TFC) . ...
- Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) . ...
- Zions Bancorporation (ZION) .
There is a systemic risk of large-scale bank failures in the U.S. in 2024 due to charge-offs and write-downs emanating from the commercial real estate sector. Bank regulators have been vocal about their concerns that the too-big-too-fail banks would have sufficient capital to cover losses and a recession.
| Bank | Forbes Advisor Rating | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Bank | 5.0 | Learn More Read Our Full Review |
| Bank of America | 4.2 | |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 4.0 | Learn More Read Our Full Review |
| Citi® | 4.0 |
- Lloyds 60.
- Halifax 47.
- Barclays 34.
- NatWest 21.
- Bank of Scotland 16.
- Ulster Bank (NI) 10.
- RBS 1.
Citizens Bank is the fifth bank to close down in the nation this year. The failed banks list shows Heartland Tri-State Bank, First Republic Bank, Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and First–Citizens Bank as other banks shut down in 2023.
Banks often pursue acquisitions of competitors to cut expenses on overlapping staff, services and facilities. The savings support profits. In recent years, closing branches has often proven integral to deal-related cost-cutting.
What is the No. 1 bank in America? J.P. Morgan Chase is the number one bank in America in terms of total assets held, according to the Federal Reserve.
Which is the safest bank?
Asset-heavy, diversified and regulated banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank and U.S. Bank are among the safest banks in the U.S. and should be considered if you are weighing your options.
| SHFS | SHF Holdings | $0.50 |
|---|---|---|
| CZFS | Citizens Financial Services | $82.69 |
| HMST | HomeStreet | $6.17 |
| WAL | Western Alliance | $27.32 |
| ECBK | ECB Bancorp | $11.24 |
Your money is safe at Capital One
Capital One, N.A., is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an independent federal agency. The FDIC insures balances up to $250,000 held in various types of consumer and business deposit accounts.
- Cybersecurity threats. In an increasingly digital world, banks are vulnerable to cyber attacks that can compromise customer data, disrupt operations, and erode trust. ...
- Technological disruptions. ...
- Regulatory compliance. ...
- Talent management. ...
- Geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research underlines the dimension of the prospective regional bank crisis. It estimates that should interest rates stay at their current levels, a wave of commercial property loan defaults could result in the failure of up to 385 regional banks.
- Bank of America Corp.
- The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
- Citigroup Inc.
- The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Morgan Stanley.
- State Street Corp.
- Wells Fargo & Co.
Yes. Its fraud protections, lack of fees, and easy mobile access make it a smart choice for new banking customers. Capital One also offers a savings account for kids that parents can control.
- Washington Mutual (WaMu), Henderson, NV ($309 Billion Assets) ...
- First Republic Bank, San Francisco, CA ($229 Billion Assets) ...
- Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, CA ($209 Billion Assets)
The major banks intend to phase out their physical branches by 2025, a trend that has been boosted by the Covid pandemic which has seen a massive momentum shift towards total online banking ' most people with bank accounts these days never need to visit a branch.
If a bank closes, what happens to your money depends on whether the account is sold to another institution or the FDIC takes responsibility for paying out depositors. In most cases, accounts are sold to another bank, and you will automatically have access to your funds at the new institution.
What happens to my bank account if the branch closed?
Switch to a new account
If your local branch closes but you want to continue managing your finances in person, you could consider switching your current and/or savings account to another bank or building society with a branch in your local area.
On November 3, 2023, Citizens Bank, Sac City, Iowa, was closed by the Iowa Division of Banking. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was then appointed Receiver.
However, because credit unions serve mostly individuals and small businesses (rather than large investors) and are known to take fewer risks, credit unions are generally viewed as safer than banks in the event of a collapse.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, Citizens Bank refused to accommodate a call center employee after he developed an anxiety disorder and requested to be reassigned to a position that did not require him to field calls with aggravated customers over the phone.
| Bank | The Ascent's Rating |
|---|---|
| Western Alliance Bank | 4.25 |
| SoFi | 4.00 |
| Wells Fargo | 4.00 |
| Axos Bank | 3.50 |
