
Citizens is the banking brand of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG), a publicly traded regional bank headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Tracing to 1828, the brand covers retail banking across roughly 1,000 branches plus national commercial, private, and capital markets services. The parent holds more than $200 billion in assets.
Parent Company
Founded
1828
Status
Publicly Traded
Headquarters
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | Brand division |
Citizens traces to the 1828 charter of High Street Bank in Providence, one of the oldest operating banks in America.
Royal Bank of Scotland acquired it in 1988 and built it into a national retail network before the 2008 crisis and RBS's UK nationalization forced the 2014 IPO that returned Citizens to independence.
The independent era brought expansion: Investors Bancorp and HSBC East Coast branches in 2022 deepened the New York-area footprint, and the 2024 JMP acquisition added capital markets and private banking capabilities.
What does Citizens Financial Group own?
Citizens owns Citizens Bank, N.A., conducting retail, commercial, and private banking through a national-bank charter, plus capital markets and wealth operations.
Is Citizens publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker CFG.
Is Citizens the same as First Citizens?
No. Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is a different company from First Citizens BancShares, the North Carolina bank that bought Silicon Valley Bank's assets.
Who is the CEO of Citizens?
Kelly Coffey became CEO in 2025, succeeding Bruce Van Saun, who remains chairman.
How much revenue does Citizens generate?
Approximately $7.5 billion in annual net interest plus noninterest income.
Where is Citizens headquartered?
Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Fee and overdraft practices: Periodic CFPB scrutiny and settlements over account and overdraft fees, standard for large retail banks.
No defining controversies beyond routine industry litigation.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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