
Awards and Recognition
Our latest honors
First Citizens Awards and Honors
With a dedication to continuing a legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking, it's no surprise First Citizens finds itself ranked among the best of the best. We're committed to doing right by our customers and associates—not for the awards and accolades, but becase it's the right thing to do.

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 into the financial services industry.

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
To determine the best available savings accounts, GOBankingRates ranked nearly 50 bank accounts based on a number of factors.
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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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Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner
First Citizens received a total of 22 Greenwich Excellence Awards in 2021, recognizing the company as a leader in small business and middle market banking.
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