The Best Small Bank in Every State

Larger banks may have the edge in terms of products and branch networks, but they consistently fail to deliver the more personalized touch and top-notch customer service smaller banks achieve through being more directly connected to the local community they serve. In addition, smaller banks more generously reward their customers through higher interest rate payouts and lower fees. To win, banks had to be headquartered in the state, among the five institutions with the most branches in the state and provide that desirable combination of low fees and top yields.