Santa Cruz County Bank Named One of America's Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek

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Santa Cruz County Bank (SCCB) has been recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The bank, with assets of $2.68 billion, earned this distinction through a comprehensive evaluation that analyzed over 9,000 institutions, 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews.

The recognition highlights SCCB's position as a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The bank, operating as a subsidiary of West Coast Community Bancorp (OTCQX: SCZC), provides full-service banking through branches across multiple California locations including Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, and others. SCCB distinguishes itself through relationship-based service, problem-solving focus, and direct access to decision makers, particularly excelling as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley.

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Bank (SCCB), including its division 1^st Capital Bank, announces it has been named one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. SCCB is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with assets of $2.68 billion.

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized the top 500 regional banks and credit unions in the United States by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of more than 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews. Only banks and credit unions that ranked in the top 50th percentile of scorers within their respective headquarter states were included in the list of ranked institutions. For more on the rankings and methodology, visit America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 - Newsweek Rankings.

"We are thrilled to be recognized at the national level as one of the best regional banks in the U.S.," said SCCB President and Chief Executive Officer Krista Snelling. "Santa Cruz County Bank's continued strength and stability as an institution, along with our bankers' commitment to providing excellent service, remain key to our growth along the Central Coast of California and to our ability to help businesses and communities thrive."

ABOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK AND WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANCORP
Founded in 2004, Santa Cruz County Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of West Coast Community Bancorp (OTCQX: SCZC), a bank holding company. The Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Santa Cruz County Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus and direct access to decision makers. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley. As a full-service bank, Santa Cruz County Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, Santa Cruz County Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. Visit sccountybank.com for more information.

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FAQ

What recognition did Santa Cruz County Bank (SCZC) receive from Newsweek in 2025?

Santa Cruz County Bank was named one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, based on a study of over 9,000 institutions.

What are Santa Cruz County Bank's total assets as of February 2025?

Santa Cruz County Bank reported assets of $2.68 billion as of February 2025.

How many institutions were analyzed in Newsweek's 2025 regional bank rankings?

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group analyzed more than 9,000 institutions, conducted over 70,000 customer surveys, and reviewed millions of social media posts.

What banking services does Santa Cruz County Bank (SCZC) offer to businesses?

SCZC offers business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, merchant services, and treasury management.

In which California cities does Santa Cruz County Bank operate branches?

The bank operates branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville.