Customers Bank Named to Forbes ‘America’s Best Banks’ List for 2026

Eighth Consecutive Year of Recognition Highlights Continued Financial Strength and Customer Commitment

WEST READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customers Bank, the $24 billion subsidiary of Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI), announced today that it has been named to Forbes ‘America’s Best Banks’ list for 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the Bank has earned this prestigious accolade. This continued recognition reflects the Bank’s sustained financial strength, disciplined risk management, and commitment to delivering high-touch service to its clients.

Forbes’ annual ‘America’s Best Banks’ list evaluates the nation’s largest publicly traded banks by assets, identifying top-performing institutions through an independent, data-driven analysis of key financial metrics – including profitability, credit quality, and stock performance – for the preceding evaluation period.

“Being named to Forbes ‘America’s Best Banks’ list for the eighth consecutive year is a testament to the enduring strength of our business model and the dedication of our team to serve our clients with excellence every day,” said Sam Sidhu, President and CEO of Customers Bank. “I’m proud that our differentiated approach – centered around a single point of contact, a focused product suite, and a culture of exceptional customer service – continues to drive strong financial performance and deep, trusted relationships with the clients and communities we serve.”

For more information about Forbes America’s Best Banks list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-banks/

Institutional Background

Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:CUBI) is one of the nation’s top-performing banking companies with over $24 billion in assets making it one of the 80 largest bank holding companies in the U.S. Customers Bank’s commercial and consumer clients benefit from a full suite of technology-enabled tailored product experiences delivered by best-in-class customer service distinguished by a Single Point of Contact approach. In addition to traditional lines such as C&I, commercial real estate, and residential and personal lending, Customers Bank also provides a number of national corporate banking services to clients in businesses including: fund finance, venture banking, healthcare, mortgage finance, and equipment finance. Major accolades include:

• Named a Top 10 Performing Bank by American Banker for five consecutive years (2021-2025), including the #1 spot in 2024 among midsize banks ($10B to $50B in assets)
• No. 45 out of the 100 largest publicly traded banks in 2026 Forbes Best Banks list
• Net Promoter Score of 81 compared to industry average of 41

A member of the Federal Reserve System with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Customers Bank is an equal opportunity lender. Learn more: www.customersbank.com.