Ameris Bank Named to Forbes List of America’s Best Banks 2026

Ameris Bank (NASDAQ:ABCB) was named to Forbes America's Best Banks 2026, ranking #15, up from #26 in 2025.

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02/26/2026 - 09:15 AM EST

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameris Bank has been named to Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s Best Banks for 2026. This year, Ameris ranks #15, up from #26 in 2025, and is the largest bank, by assets, ranked in the list’s top 15.

“We are honored to be named a top bank, and this recognition reflects our team’s commitment to providing high quality financial services while delivering an exceptional customer experience,” said Palmer Proctor, Ameris Bank CEO. “Our size and scale give us the range to care for individuals and families opening their first accounts to complex corporations with multiple financial needs – all with expertise and personal attention.”

Forbes’ 17th annual list evaluates the top 200 publicly traded banks in the U.S., ranking the top 100 based on 11 growth, credit quality and profitability metrics and stock performance over the past year. Ameris Bank stands out for its remarkable performance across these metrics.

The full awards list can be found on Forbes.com.

About Ameris Bank

Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates financial centers in five southeastern states and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $27.5 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2025, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at amerisbank.com.