It’s been said that character is what you are, while reputation is what people think you are. And at Regions, it’s evident one is as true as the other.
For the second consecutive year, Regions Bank has earned the No. 2 spot on American Banker’s ‘Top 20 Banks by Reputation’ list. The annual study measures trust, respect, admiration and overall positive sentiment consumers have with financial organizations across the U.S. And not only did Regions Bank maintain its high ranking in 2025, its overall score increased 0.3 points from the previous year.
“We operate by the universal business truth that if you put customers’ needs first, you are poised to arrive at the best decision to benefit all stakeholders,” said Regions Chairman President and CEO John Turner. “It matters that the public holds Regions in the same regard we hold ourselves; what we do makes an impact. We’re here for our customers, our communities, our associates, and our shareholders to conduct financial business in ways that benefit everyone we serve.”
We operate by the universal business truth that if you put customers’ needs first, you are poised to arrive at the best decision to benefit all stakeholders.
John Turner, Regions Chairman President and CEO
Understanding impact is only attainable by executing an effective strategy, Regions puts its people first, prioritizing the nearly 20,000 associates, more than 4 million customers, plus communities and shareholders across a multi-state footprint. Bank investments in products, services, technology and talent, coupled with community engagement initiatives – which support economic development, financial education and financial wellness – are also reputational game changers.
In addition to Regions’ people-centric mentality, dependable products and solid reputation, the bank’s bottom-line performance also impresses. In fact, American Banker recently recognized Regions on another one of its lists, this time as one of the nation’s Top Performing Banks with $50B+ in Assets, weighted heavily by reviewing returns on average equity.
According to its second quarter earnings report, Regions’ return on average tangible common equity reached 19%, and the bank is on track to rank highest among its peer group for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, the bank’s total revenue has increased 23% since 2018.
It’s also been said that while ability may get you to the top, it takes character to keep you there; if that’s true, then we believe Regions truly is on to something special. By aligning the bank behind a people-centered strategy focused on financial soundness, profitability and growth, Regions’ recent accolades for both reputation and bank performance continue to illustrate its standing as an industry-recognized leader among its entire stakeholder audience – and beyond.