GOBankingRates Names Winners of America’s Best Banks 2026

Honoring financial institutions that set the standard for consumer-first banking security in an increasingly digital world

LAS VEGAS, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GOBankingRates, the leading personal finance site that reaches millions of customers every month, has announced its winners. Best Banking Awards 2026 during the Bank’s CMO Summit, held on Sunday, March 29 at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas as part of Fintech 2026 meeting.

The awards recognize financial institutions that deliver exceptional value, innovation and customer experience across key banking products and services. Now in its 14th year, the Best Banking franchise has become one of the most recognized benchmarks for evaluating consumer banking providers in the United States.

To determine the winners, GOBankingRates’ in-house research team conducted an extensive analysis of the latest FDIC data covering more than 100 of the nation’s largest banks, online banks and digital consumer financial platforms. Institutions were evaluated based on a number of factors including total assets, annual percentage yield (APY), fees, minimum deposit requirements, product breadth, mobile device specifications and overall digital experience.

“Using the latest industry data, our research highlights the financial institutions that truly provide the best value and service for their customers,” said Andrew Murray, Chief Data Researcher for GOBankingRates. “Our goal is to provide consumers with clear, data-driven information that helps them identify the best banking providers for their financial needs.”

Best Banking Awards 2026

The announcement of the winners follows GOBankingRates releasing the finalists in ten categories earlier this year. The awards were presented at the Banking CMO Summit, an invitation-only gathering of senior marketing, product and digital leaders from leading banks and. fintech companies exploring how financial institutions are rethinking customer engagement in an increasingly digital and AI-driven environment.

The Bank’s CMO meeting was held along with Fintech Meetup brings together senior banking leaders to exchange ideas on the future of consumer finance.

Jeff Bartlett, General Manager of GOBankingRates in Gen. “Congratulations to this year’s winners for setting the bar high in providing value and innovation to consumers,” said Jeff Bartlett, General Manager of GOBankingRates in Gen. “The strong engagement at the Banking CMO Summit shows how financial institutions are continuing to meet the expectations of today’s customers. At Gen, we are committed to working with banks and fintech partners across our product portfolio to advance financial health – helping to connect consumers with trusted financial products and services that support informed financial decisions.”

To see the full list of finalists in each category, visit here.

About GOBankingRates
GOBankingRates is a division of Gen Digital Inc. is also a personal finance news and website designed to help visitors Live Richer™. From saving tips to investing for retirement or getting the best interest rate, GOBankingRates helps turn financial goals into milestones and financial dreams into reality. Its content is regularly featured in top media outlets, including MSN, Yahoo!, FOX Business, CNBC, Business Insider, USA Today and many more. GOBankingRates specializes in connecting customers with financial institutions and products that best suit their needs. Learn more at https://www.gobankingrates.com/

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