Fifth Third’s Southeast Expansion Reaches Major Milestones in Florida and the Carolinas

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[{"type":"text","content":"\nBank celebrates its 200th financial center in Florida and 100th in the Carolinas, powered by innovation, data-driven strategy, and strong customer relationships\n\n CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the opening of its 200th financial center in Florida and its 100th in the Carolinas—two major milestones in the Bank’s Southeast expansion. The new locations, Champions Crossing in Davenport, Florida, and Weaverville near Asheville, North Carolina, reflect Fifth Third’s commitment to delivering exceptional banking experiences and strengthening its presence in high-growth markets.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251203456594/en/Inside Fifth Third's 200th financial center in Florida.\nOver the past year, Fifth Third has accelerated its expansion and now operates more than 1,100 banking centers nationwide—a number expected to grow significantly following the closing of its acquisition of Comerica in the first quarter of 2026.\n\n“We’re proud to celebrate our 200th branch in Florida and our 100th in the Carolinas—regions where we’ve seen exceptional momentum and meaningful impact,” said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. “These milestones reflect our disciplined approach to growth and our commitment to making banking easier and more personalized through innovative technology and local expertise.”\n\nFifth Third’s Southeast expansion accelerates its relationship-driven banking model, fueling economic growth and expanding access to financial solutions. In 2025, the Bank is on track to launch 50+ new locations and added Alabama to its footprint. Since launching its Southeast expansion in 2018, Fifth Third has grown by 172 de novos, upgraded 71 existing locations, entered 14 new markets, and added 688 team members to its Consumer Bank. The expansion is projected to grow deposits by $15 billion to $20 billion over the next seven years.\n\nBeyond the Southeast, Fifth Third plans to add 150 locations in Texas by 2029. Combined with Comerica’s footprint, the Bank will be positioned to achieve top five market share in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. By 2030, more than half of Fifth Third’s retail footprint will be concentrated in the Southeast, Texas and Arizona.\n\nFifth Third branches power financial opportuni...

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