• Slide 1 of 51: <p>Big banks often get a bad rap. They're seen as impersonal and more likely to look out for their bottom line rather than the customer. But that's not necessarily the case.</p><p>There are plenty of <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/advantages-disadvantages-banks/">advantages to big banks</a>. They usually offer a range of products and services and can be one-stop shops for your financial needs. Plus, the largest bank in your state might actually be a community bank with a focus on developing strong relationships with customers.</p><p>To pinpoint the biggest bank in each state, GOBankingRates used the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's directory to find the largest bank by assets in each state. In four states, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Utah, the second largest banks are listed because the largest provide investment and wealth management services rather than traditional banking services. </p><p>Click through to discover which bank is the largest in your state and to learn if its <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/must-have-features-best-bank-accounts-offer/">product offerings are right for you</a>.</p>
  • Slide 2 of 51: Total assets: $12,504,2021Number of branches: 1,600<p>Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., Regions Bank operates in the South, Midwest and Texas. It was named by GOBankingRates as one of the <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/best-national-banks-2017/">the Best National Banks of 2017</a> because it has relatively low fees, higher certificate of deposit rates than many other large banks and a full range of services -- from checking and savings accounts to loans, insurance and investment services.</p><p>Regions also offers a CashBack Rewards program for online customers, who can earn cash rewards when using their debit card to make purchases at participating retailers and service providers. Rewards are deposited directly to customers' checking accounts.</p>
  • Slide 3 of 51: Total assets: $3,609,848Number of branches: 30<p>Founded in 1922 in Anchorage before Alaska even became a state, this community bank is now the largest bank in the state. First National Bank Alaska offers checking, savings and money market accounts, plus home, business and consumer loans. The bank also offers <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/checking-accounts/banks-free-checking-minimum-balance/">no-fee checking accounts</a> for teens and college students.</p>
  • Slide 4 of 51: Total assets: $17,095,107Number of branches: 42 <p>This regional bank operates in Arizona, California and Nevada and prides itself on offering a personalized banking experience. In addition to personal banking services, Western Alliance Bank provides specialized services for businesses across the U.S., such as hotel franchise finance, technology finance and nonprofit finance.</p>

Slide 1 of 51: <p>Big banks often get a bad rap. They're seen as impersonal and more likely to look out for their bottom line rather than the customer. But that's not necessarily the case.</p><p>There are plenty of <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/advantages-disadvantages-banks/">advantages to big banks</a>. They usually offer a range of products and services and can be one-stop shops for your financial needs. Plus, the largest bank in your state might actually be a community bank with a focus on developing strong relationships with customers.</p><p>To pinpoint the biggest bank in each state, GOBankingRates used the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's directory to find the largest bank by assets in each state. In four states, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Utah, the second largest banks are listed because the largest provide investment and wealth management services rather than traditional banking services. </p><p>Click through to discover which bank is the largest in your state and to learn if its <a href="https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/must-have-features-best-bank-accounts-offer/">product offerings are right for you</a>.</p>
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Big banks often get a bad rap. They're seen as impersonal and more likely to look out for their bottom line rather than the customer. But that's not necessarily the case.
There are plenty of advantages to big banks. They usually offer a range of products and services and can be one-stop shops for your financial needs. Plus, the largest bank in your state might actually be a community bank with a focus on developing strong relationships with customers.
To pinpoint the biggest bank in each state, GOBankingRates used the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's directory to find the largest bank by assets in each state. In four states — Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Utah — the second largest banks are listed because the largest provide investment and wealth management services rather than traditional banking services.
Click through to discover which bank is the largest in your state and to learn if its product offerings are right for you.