Fifth Third Earns Treasury and Cash Management Honors from Global Finance for the Third Consecutive Year

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) has been named Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank in the United States by Global Finance as part of the publication’s 2026 Treasury and Cash Management Awards. The recognition reflects Fifth Third's capabilities in helping businesses manage liquidity, optimize working capital and move money securely and efficiently across their operations. In addition to national award, Fifth Third was recognized regionally in the Midwest and Southeast, the third consecutive year for these honors.

Global Finance also named Comerica the Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank for the West US region. On February 2, Fifth Third and Comerica closed on their merger to become the ninth largest US Bank. Combined, the company’s Commercial Payments business is a $1 billion recurring and high-return fee business.

“Being recognized nationally and across our new Fifth Third footprint reflects the strength of our Commercial Payments business and the trust clients place in us,” said Bridgit Chayt, head of Commercial Payments at Fifth Third. “We continue to invest in innovative solutions that simplify payments, improve the client experience and help businesses move faster in an increasingly digital economy.”

The awards highlight Fifth Third’s continued leadership and momentum in Commercial Payments, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to delivering innovative and client-focused payment solutions across its entire US footprint.

Newline™ by Fifth Third platform was recently honored by American Banker as a 2026 Innovation of the Year award winner for embedded payments for its role in advancing large-scale payments and capabilities. Additionally, Fifth Third Bank was recognized as a Top Financial Innovator by Global Finance for its Newline™ by Fifth Third platform.

Global Finance selects winners based on criteria including profitability, market share, customer service, competitive pricing, product innovation, and technology implementation. Editors also evaluate submissions from banks and providers, as well as input from industry analysts, corporate executives and technology experts.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is to be the one bank people most value and trust.

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