CINCINNATI, April 29, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Banks 2025 by Forbes and Statista Inc. The ranking recognizes the best banks in 34 countries based on an independent survey sample of more than 50,000 consumers.

"Fifth Third puts our customers at the center of what we do, and we continue to focus on our priorities of stability, profitability and growth – in that order. These priorities have positioned Fifth Third to be recognized as one of Forbes’ World Best Banks 2025," said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. "This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to earning consumer trust and addressing our clients' everyday financial needs."

The World’s Best Banks list aims to showcase the banks across the world that provide guidance and transparency in the banking market and meet the needs of customers. All financial institutions (e.g., brick-and-mortar banks, online-only banks) offering a checking and/or savings account were considered in the study.

Survey participants evaluated banks where they have or previously had a checking or savings account on several criteria: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Customer Service, Digital Services and Financial Advice.

Based on the customer evaluations a score was calculated for each bank. In every country, the banks with the highest score in their respective countries were awarded.

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 not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered institution. As of Dec. 31, 2021, Fifth Third had $211 billion in assets and operated 1,117 full-service banking centers and 2,322 ATMs with Fifth Third branding in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to approximately 54,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Wealth & Asset Management. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Deposit and Credit products are offered by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

Fifth Third’s Purpose is to improve lives and the well-being of its communities by being the One Bank people most value and trust. The Company believes in doing well by doing good and delivering long-term sustainable value to all its stakeholders. Fifth Third is focused on five environmental, social and governance priorities: keeping the customer at the center, demonstrating its commitment to employees, strengthening its communities, promoting inclusion and diversity, and addressing climate change.

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