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MARIETTA, OHIO (VR) — Peoples Bank has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17th, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.
The America’s Best-In-State Banks 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. To be eligible, banks and credit unions must have received a minimum number of evaluations, with awarded institutions averaging more than 635 evaluations. The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in 14 states or fewer and are not online-only banks, underscoring the importance of strong regional and community-based banking relationships. Institutions are evaluated based on key criteria including customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and customer service. Rankings are determined by analyzing overall performance and customer sentiment, with top-performing banks and credit unions in each state recognized.
This award highlights banks that excel in delivering trusted, high-quality financial services and strong customer experiences at the local level. Peoples Bank is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-InState Banks 2026.
“Our clients are at the heart of this recognition.” said Tyler Wilcox, Peoples Bank President & CEO. He continued “This recognition from Forbes for the second consecutive year reinforces our focus on combining the heart, service and community impact of a community bank with big bank sophistication and capabilities. We’re proud of what our team has accomplished, and excited about what lies ahead.”
About Statista: Statista is a leading provider of market and consumer data, publishing hundreds of industry rankings and company listings each year in collaboration with prominent media partners. Its research and analysis services build on the success of statista.com, a trusted platform for statistics, business intelligence, and market insights.
About Peoples Bank: Since 1902, Peoples Bank has grown from its Marietta, Ohio roots into a $9.6 billion diversified financial services holding company. With 127 full-service bank branches across Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, Peoples delivers comprehensive banking, investment, insurance, and financing solutions through its family of companies: Peoples Bank, Peoples Insurance Agency, and Vantage Financial. As a member of the Russell 3000 index (Nasdaq: PEBO), Peoples combines the sophistication of a large institution with the heart of a community bank, pursuing its vision to be the Best Community Bank in America. Learn more at pebo.com.
