Which banks are closing 2024?
Bank of America will continue shuttering branches this year, with over a dozen already scheduled for early 2024. In 2023, Bank of America closed down more than a hundred branches and has already scheduled the closure of dozens more.
Bank of America will continue shuttering branches this year, with over a dozen already scheduled for early 2024. In 2023, Bank of America closed down more than a hundred branches and has already scheduled the closure of dozens more.
Banks often pursue acquisitions of competitors to cut expenses on overlapping staff, services and facilities. The savings support profits. In recent years, closing branches has often proven integral to deal-related cost-cutting.
To date, 95 branches have been closed this year, and 15 more are to shutter by the end of the year. The remaining locations are planned to close in 2024, meaning that the trend, common among nearly all of the big banks of shutting local branches will continue.
CHARLOTTE - Amid the banking industry's pivot towards digital services, Bank of America has confirmed plans to close several of its branches in New Jersey, with some already shut down in Elizabeth and others slated for closure in 2024.
BofA branches in Hayward, Los Altos, Pinole and St. Helena, among others, have also already closed. “Financial center closures are driven by changing banking behaviors and where we have multiple financial centers close together,” a BofA spokesperson told KRON4.
This is a rate of around 54 a month and is set to continue in the 2024 with major lenders confirming multiple closures. Among the banks that will be shutting down locations next year include Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest. HSBC UK has vowed not to announce any more closures next year.
Bank of America's Financial Health
In recent years, Bank of America's financial performance has been relatively stable. In 2022, the bank reported a net income of $20.4 billion, a decrease from the previous year's $27.4 billion. However, its revenue increased from $91.2 billion in 2021 to $95.2 billion in 2022.
Citizens Bank is the fifth bank to close down in the nation this year. The failed banks list shows Heartland Tri-State Bank, First Republic Bank, Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and First–Citizens Bank as other banks shut down in 2023.
Generally speaking, credit unions are safer than banks in a collapse. This is because credit unions use fewer risks, serving individuals and small businesses rather than large investors, like a bank.
Is it true that Bank of America is closing?
Bank of America plans to close up to 134 branches by 2024, showing that the bank is looking to decrease their retail banking footprint.
Wells Fargo led the charge, filing to close 312 branches in the year. It was followed by PNC and US Bank which notified of 196 and 178 closures respectively. Bank of America and Chase both filed to close exactly 157 branches.
- Washington Mutual (WaMu), Henderson, NV ($309 Billion Assets) ...
- First Republic Bank, San Francisco, CA ($229 Billion Assets) ...
- Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, CA ($209 Billion Assets)
| Rank by Asset Size | Bank Name | Number of Branches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chase Bank | 4,700 |
| 2. | Bank of America | 3,900 |
| 3. | Wells Fargo | 4,500 |
| 4. | Citibank | 600 |
The Takeaway
Chase offers a wider variety of accounts, though it is lacking in IRA options. Chase's website and mobile interfaces are both easily navigable and full of convenient features. Bank of America has about 3,900 branches compared to Chase's 4,800 branches.
The U.S. bank has become the first large global bank to downsize its regional investment banking operation in 2024, after a wave of layoffs across the industry in 2023 as a weaker China recovery and rising geopolitical tensions drove away foreign investors.
No, Bank of America is not partly owned by China. It is an American bank.
1. JPMorgan Chase. JPMorgan Chase, or Chase Bank, is the biggest bank in America with nearly $3.4 trillion in assets.
Chase Bank is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, a U.S.-based financial services holding company headquartered in New York City, NY and founded in 2000. Chase Bank has been a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase since it was established as a separate division of the company in 2000.
| Bank | Forbes Advisor Rating | ATM Network |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Bank | 5.0 | 15,000+ Chase ATMs |
| Bank of America | 4.2 | 16,000+ ATMs in the U.S. |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 4.0 | 11,000 |
| Citi® | 4.0 | 65,000 |
What happens if your bank closes?
If a bank closes, what happens to your money depends on whether the account is sold to another institution or the FDIC takes responsibility for paying out depositors. In most cases, accounts are sold to another bank, and you will automatically have access to your funds at the new institution.
If your local bank branch closes, you have options, like searching for a branch across town, banking online or on your mobile device, finding a convenient ATM or switching to a different bank altogether.
- First Republic Bank (FRC) . Above average liquidity risk and high capital risk.
- Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) . Above average capital risk.
- KeyCorp (KEY) . Above average capital risk.
- Comerica (CMA) . ...
- Truist Financial (TFC) . ...
- Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) . ...
- Zions Bancorporation (ZION) .
Asset-heavy, diversified and regulated banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank and U.S. Bank are among the safest banks in the U.S. and should be considered if you are weighing your options.
| Type | Moody's | Fitch |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook | Stable | Stable |
| Long-term senior | A1 | AA- |
| Short-term | P-1 | F1+ |
| Subordinated | A3 | A |
