Centier Bank Ranks NO. 1 On Forbes’ 2026 List of Best-In-State-Banks

MERRILLVILLE, IND. (June 22, 2026) — Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, has been recognized as Indiana’s top-rated bank for 2026 by Forbes®. Of the six Indiana banks to make the list, Centier ranked No. 1 overall this year, as well as in 2024, 2020 and 2019. The bank has appeared on Forbes’ dedicated Indiana list for nine consecutive years.

Forbes conducts its annual Best-in-State-Banks survey in partnership with the market research firm, Statista. Over 26,000 U.S. residents were independently surveyed to rate their financial institution on overall satisfaction, as well as customer service, the quality of the financial advice provided, whether fees are transparent and reasonable, digital tools, and their level of trust in their bank.

Statista also compiled research of more than 1.2 million public reviews and ratings written about each financial institution between February 2023 and March 2026. This research accounted for 20% of the scoring while the surveys accounted for 80%.

“Being recognized again as the best bank in Indiana for 2026 by Forbes is really an honor and testament to the commitment of our associates in providing the highest level of customer service and hospitality to our clients every day,” said Chris Campbell, President of Centier Bank. “Centier has positioned 2026 as a year to really enhance the associate and client experience. We have tapped into our associates to go the extra mile to make all of this happen, asking a lot of them this year, for which I am so grateful. To continue to be recognized through all of these strides forward in our organization means a lot. We will continue to operate with our servant heart culture that truly defines who we are.”

Centier Bank has also received recognition from American Banker magazine in 2025 as the Top Best Bank to Work for in Indiana, while ranking #5 nationally. The Indiana Chamber also recently recognized Centier Bank at its annual Best Places to Work Awards for the 20th consecutive year. Locally, Centier Bank was recently recognized as the best bank in Northwest Indiana for business and customer service in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine’s 2026 awards.

To see the full list of Forbes’ Best-in-State Banks, click here.

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About Centier Bank

Centier Bank is Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, having served hometown banking across communities since 1895. With a purpose of enriching lives through financial guidance and caring relationships for an even better tomorrow, Centier Bank currently has more than $10B in assets, more than 64 offices, serving in 35 communities across 12 counties with over 1,100 associates. Centier has a long heritage of putting people first, and the company’s fifth-generation ownership remains committed to its Not For Sale promise ensuring that Centier remains a family-owned and operated bank for generations to come. Centier Bank has appeared on Forbes’ list of Best-in-State-Banks annually from 2018-2026. Additionally, Centier Bank has been among the top “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and received national attention by American Banker magazine as the Top Best Bank to Work For in Indiana and #5 in the U.S.A. Locally, Centier Bank was just recognized as the best bank in Northwest Indiana for business and customer service in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine’s 2026 awards. For more information on Centier products and services, visit centier.com. Member FDIC.