10 Oldest Banks in America

Brown Brothers Harriman, founded in 1818, is the oldest private bank in the United States and continues to operate today.

The Bank of New York, established in 1784, holds the distinction of being the oldest bank in continuous operation in the United States.

Citizens Bank, founded in 1828, was the first bank in the United States to offer a drive-through banking service.

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank), established in 1856, once issued its own currency during the Civil War.

Union Bank, founded in 1792, survived the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906, ensuring the continuity of banking services during a time of crisis.

 State Street Bank and Trust Company, established in 1792, played a crucial role in the early development of Boston and financed the construction of important landmarks, including the Bunker Hill Monument.

Wells Fargo, founded in 1852 as a stagecoach express company, transitioned into banking during the Gold Rush era and became one of the most iconic and enduring American banks.

KeyBank, established in 1825 as the Commercial Bank of Albany, became the first bank in the United States to introduce a computerized customer account system in 1959.

City National Bank, founded in 1954, was the first bank to use computer technology for tracking loan applications, significantly improving efficiency in the lending process.

 PNC Bank, established in 1845 as Pittsburgh National Bank, pioneered the introduction of personalized banking checks, allowing customers to have their own photos printed on them.