First Citizens Bank Review

First Citizens Bank is a family‑controlled institution offering retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services across 500+ branches nationwide.

4.3/5

Customer Satisfaction

1898

Established

$100.00

Total Assets

Featured Products

Checking:
Value Checking$12.00/month
Savings:
Premium Savings25.00% APY
Credit:
Citizens Cashback1.5% cash back
Mortgage:
30-Year Fixed4.13% interest rate
FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor (Certificate: 60717)

Fee Rating

3.4/5

Lower is better

FDIC Insured

Yes

Certificate: 60717

Digital Banking

4.1/5

Online & Mobile Experience

Branch Network

550

Physical Locations

Key Features

  • Wide branch network; Personalized service; Robust wealth management.

Bank Information

Routing Number

053101121

SWIFT Code

FCFSUS33

Branch Hours

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-12pm, Sun: Closed

Customer Service

1-888-481-3663

Mon–Sat 7am–8pm ET

Headquarters

Raleigh, NC, USA

Years in Business

127 years (Est. 1898)

Login Information

Online Banking Login

Access Online Banking

Mobile Banking

Citizens Mobile

Password Requirements

8–20 chars; letter & number

Two-Factor Authentication

SMS, Phone Call

Forgot Password

Reset Password

Security Features

Biometric; SSL

Login Instructions

Select sign‑in → enter credentials → complete 2FA

Login Help

Call customer service: 1-888-481-3663

Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–8pm ET

Accounts & Products

Checking

Value Checking

Monthly Fee

$12

Minimum Balance

$1000

Card Type

$Debit

Minimum Deposit

$50

Overdraft Fee

$34

ATM Fee

$3

Mobile Banking
Mobile Deposit
Direct Deposit
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Savings

Premium Savings

APY

$25.00%

Annual Earnings

$25.00

Compounds

$Daily

Minimum Balance

$500

Monthly Fee

$0

Withdrawal Limit

$6/month

Online Banking
Mobile Banking
Automatic Transfers
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Credit Card

Citizens Cashback

Annual Fee

$0

Cash Back

$1.5%

APR Range

$13.99% - 23.99%

Network

$Visa

0% Intro APR for 12 months
Signup Bonus: 150.00
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Mortgage

30-Year Fixed

Interest Rate

$4.125%

APR

$4.25%

Term

$30 Years

Min Down Payment

$5%

Min Loan Amount

$60,000

Max Loan Amount

$800,000

MortgagePlus
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Digital Banking Experience

Mobile App Rating

4.0/5

Very Good mobile experience

Online Banking

4.1/5

Very Good online experience

Customer Service

4.2/5

Very Good customer support

Digital Features

Online bill pay
Mobile check deposit
Person-to-person payments
Account alerts and notifications
Mobile wallet compatibility
Secure messaging

Ready to Start Banking with First Citizens Bank?

Visit their website to explore account options and start your application