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.
Customer Satisfaction
Established
Total Assets
Featured Products
Checking: | Niagara Checking | $10.00/month |
Savings: | Niagara Savings | 5.50% APY |
Credit: | Niagara Platinum | 1% cash back |
Mortgage: | 15-Year Fixed | 3.50% interest rate |
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
Password Requirements
8–20 chars; no spaces
Two-Factor Authentication
SMS
Forgot Password
Reset PasswordSecurity 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
Products & Services
Accounts & Products
Checking
Niagara Checking
Monthly Fee
$10
Minimum Balance
$500
Card Type
$Debit
Minimum Deposit
$25
Overdraft Fee
$34
ATM Fee
$3
Savings
Niagara Savings
APY
$5.50%
Annual Earnings
$5.50
Compounds
$Monthly
Minimum Balance
$25
Monthly Fee
$3
Withdrawal Limit
$6/month
Credit Card
Niagara Platinum
Annual Fee
$0
Cash Back
$1%
APR Range
$15.24% - 25.24%
Network
$Mastercard
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
Digital Banking Experience
Mobile App Rating
Good mobile experience
Online Banking
Very Good online experience
Customer Service
Good customer support
Digital Features
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