Top Banks in Alabama

The top largest banks in Alabama (US) are BBVA Compass, Regions Financial Corporation, Superior Bancorp, ServisFirst Bank, Nexity Bank, among others.

BBVA Compass is a leading U.S. banking franchise located in the Sunbelt region. It is the 15th largest U.S. commercial bank based on deposit market share and ranks as the third largest bank in Alabama. BBVA provides its customers with a comprehensive range of financial services, including commercial and wholesale banking, retail banking services, consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, securities brokerage, wealth management, pension plan management and insurance.

Regions Financial Corporation was formed in 1971 as First Alabama Bancshares Inc., Alabama 's first multi-bank holding company. In 1987, Regions became the first bank in Alabama to provide customers with direct access to their account information via a computerized telephone inquiry service.

Superior Bancorp is a financial holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It has become one of the most dynamic financial holding companies in the country as well as the largest community bank holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

ServisFirst Bank was formed in Birmingham in May 2005, opened ServisFirst Bank Huntsville in August 2006, ServisFirst Bank Montgomery in June 2007 and ServisFirst Bank Dothan in September 2008. According to a report released by the investment banking firm Donnelly Penman & Partners, ServisFirst Bank was named "The Largest and Fastest Growing New Chartered Bank in the U.S." in 2005.

Nexity Financial operates a wholly owned subsidiary bank, Nexity Bank, with its main office in Birmingham, Alabama and correspondent banking offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Columbia, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina. Nexity Bank was the first Internet bank to receive the AICPA’s Web Trust Seal of Assurance.

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