Best Banks in Charlotte, NC

Compare 8 banks companies serving Charlotte, North Carolina. Average rating: 4.2/5.

8 Companies 8 Rated Payday: Banned

North Carolina Lending Regulations

North Carolina banned payday lending in 2001, becoming one of the first states to do so. Consumer finance companies are regulated with rate caps. Consumers can file complaints with the Commissioner of Banks or the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.

Usury cap: 8% general; 30% for consumer finance loans under $10,000; payday lending banned since 2001 Agency: North Carolina Attorney General Consumer Protection Division

Top-Rated Banks

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United Community Loan Office

United Community is an FDIC-insured bank offering personal and business checking, savings, loans, mortgages, and wealth management across multiple locations.

4.4/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Small to mid-sized business owners seeking specialized lending (SBA, equipment, working capital), First-time homebuyers looking for down payment assistance and mortgage guidance

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Skyla Headquarters

Skyla Credit Union is a full-service financial institution offering checking, savings, loans, credit cards, and business banking with digital-first services and fraud protection.

4.3/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Credit union members seeking high-yield checking and savings accounts with digital banking convenience, Consumers interested in comprehensive financial services including lending and credit products from one institution

Cedar Hill National Bank logo

Cedar Hill National Bank

Cedar Hill National Bank is a federally chartered commercial bank established in 1998, located in Charlotte, NC, offering traditional banking services with FDIC deposit insurance.

4.2/5
Contact BBB:

Best for: Charlotte-area residents seeking traditional banking with local branch access, Customers prioritizing FDIC-insured deposits at a smaller, community-focused institution

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New Republic Bank

FDIC-insured bank offering personalized commercial and personal banking solutions with dedicated relationship managers and white-glove service.

4.2/5
Contact BBB:

Best for: Small business owners seeking personalized commercial banking relationships, High-net-worth individuals wanting dedicated banker relationships and white-glove service

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Truist Bank

Truist Bank offers personal and commercial banking services including checking, savings, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and investments through digital and branch channels.

4.2/5
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Best for: Consumers with good to excellent credit seeking comprehensive banking services under one institution, Borrowers interested in unsecured personal loans up to $100,000 without origination fees

Bank Of America, National Association logo

Bank Of America, National Association

Bank of America is a major national bank offering checking, savings, credit cards, loans, and investment services through digital and branch channels.

4.1/5
Free BBB: A+

Best for: Customers seeking a federally-regulated bank with broad geographic accessibility and multiple branches, Digital-native consumers preferring to manage accounts primarily through mobile apps

All Banks in Charlotte (8)

United Community Loan Office logo

United Community Loan Office

United Community is an FDIC-insured bank offering personal and business checking, savings, loans, mortgages, and wealth management across multiple locations.

4.4/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Small to mid-sized business owners seeking specialized lending (SBA, equipment, working capital), First-time homebuyers looking for down payment assistance and mortgage guidance

Skyla Headquarters logo

Skyla Headquarters

Skyla Credit Union is a full-service financial institution offering checking, savings, loans, credit cards, and business banking with digital-first services and fraud protection.

4.3/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Credit union members seeking high-yield checking and savings accounts with digital banking convenience, Consumers interested in comprehensive financial services including lending and credit products from one institution

Cedar Hill National Bank logo

Cedar Hill National Bank

Cedar Hill National Bank is a federally chartered commercial bank established in 1998, located in Charlotte, NC, offering traditional banking services with FDIC deposit insurance.

4.2/5
Contact BBB:

Best for: Charlotte-area residents seeking traditional banking with local branch access, Customers prioritizing FDIC-insured deposits at a smaller, community-focused institution

New Republic Bank logo

New Republic Bank

FDIC-insured bank offering personalized commercial and personal banking solutions with dedicated relationship managers and white-glove service.

4.2/5
Contact BBB:

Best for: Small business owners seeking personalized commercial banking relationships, High-net-worth individuals wanting dedicated banker relationships and white-glove service

Truist Bank logo

Truist Bank

Truist Bank offers personal and commercial banking services including checking, savings, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and investments through digital and branch channels.

4.2/5
Contact BBB:

Best for: Consumers with good to excellent credit seeking comprehensive banking services under one institution, Borrowers interested in unsecured personal loans up to $100,000 without origination fees

Bank Of America, National Association logo

Bank Of America, National Association

Bank of America is a major national bank offering checking, savings, credit cards, loans, and investment services through digital and branch channels.

4.1/5
Free BBB: A+

Best for: Customers seeking a federally-regulated bank with broad geographic accessibility and multiple branches, Digital-native consumers preferring to manage accounts primarily through mobile apps

M&F Bank - Charlotte, NC logo

M&F Bank - Charlotte, NC

M&F Bank is a community-focused bank with a Charlotte, NC branch offering personal and business banking services, including checking, savings, loans, and SBA financing.

4.1/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Small business owners seeking SBA financing and local relationship-based lending decisions, Charlotte-area residents wanting community-focused banking with local decision-making authority

Bank of America Corporate Center logo

Bank of America Corporate Center

Bank of America is a major U.S. banking institution offering checking, savings, credit cards, loans, and investment services through digital and branch channels.

3.9/5
Contact BBB: NR

Best for: Consumers seeking a full-service bank with both traditional branch access and digital banking capabilities, Individuals interested in integrated banking and investment services through one institution