First Niagara Review

First Niagara Financial Group provided community banking services across the Northeast before its 2016 merger into KeyBank; legacy accounts remain supported under the KeyBank platform.

3.8/5

Customer Satisfaction

1870

Established

$30.00

Total Assets

Featured Products

Checking:
Niagara Checking$10.00/month
Savings:
Niagara Savings5.50% APY
Credit:
Niagara Platinum1% cash back
Mortgage:
15-Year Fixed3.50% interest rate
FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor (Certificate: 22132)

Fee Rating

3.5/5

Lower is better

FDIC Insured

Yes

Certificate: 22132

Digital Banking

4.0/5

Online & Mobile Experience

Branch Network

300

Physical Locations

Key Features

  • Established customer relationships; access to KeyBank network; reliable digital tools.

Bank Information

Routing Number

022105278

SWIFT Code

FNBGUS33

Branch Hours

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

Customer Service

1-800-323-5420

Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET

Headquarters

Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Years in Business

155 years (Est. 1870)

Login Information

Online Banking Login

Access Online Banking

Mobile Banking

Niagara Mobile

Password Requirements

8–20 chars; no spaces

Two-Factor Authentication

SMS

Forgot Password

Reset Password

Security Features

Encryption; auto‑logout

Login Instructions

Go to sign-in → enter credentials → complete 2FA

Login Help

Call customer service: 1-800-323-5420

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET

Accounts & Products

Checking

Niagara Checking

Monthly Fee

$10

Minimum Balance

$500

Card Type

$Debit

Minimum Deposit

$25

Overdraft Fee

$34

ATM Fee

$3

Mobile Banking
Mobile Deposit
Direct Deposit
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Savings

Niagara Savings

APY

$5.50%

Annual Earnings

$5.50

Compounds

$Monthly

Minimum Balance

$25

Monthly Fee

$3

Withdrawal Limit

$6/month

Online Banking
Mobile Banking
Automatic Transfers
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Credit Card

Niagara Platinum

Annual Fee

$0

Cash Back

$1%

APR Range

$15.24% - 25.24%

Network

$Mastercard

0% Intro APR for 6 months
Signup Bonus: 75.00
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Mortgage

15-Year Fixed

Interest Rate

$3.5%

APR

$3.6%

Term

$15 Years

Min Down Payment

$5%

Min Loan Amount

$40,000

Max Loan Amount

$450,000

No PMI Required
First-Time Homebuyer Program
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Digital Banking Experience

Mobile App Rating

3.9/5

Good mobile experience

Online Banking

4.0/5

Very Good online experience

Customer Service

3.9/5

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 Niagara?

Visit their website to explore account options and start your application