Recognition highlights Fifth Third’s transformation into the ninth-largest U.S. bank, with greater scale, diversified earnings and expanded reach in high-growth markets

Fifth Third (NYSE:FITB) has been named the United States’ Best Bank in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, a global program recognizing banks for performance, innovation, client service and long-term impact.

The recognition reflects Fifth Third’s transformation into a stronger, more diversified franchise. Following its merger with Comerica, Fifth Third is now the ninth-largest US bank, with greater scale, expanded growth opportunities, and additional capacity to invest in products, technology and markets that can drive long-term value for customers, communities and shareholders.

"Recognition like this is the product of a decade of deliberate choices about where and how we compete," said Bryan Preston, chief financial officer at Fifth Third. "It is earned through execution, not scale alone. Those choices built a more diversified business model, a resilient balance sheet and an expanded presence in high-growth markets. Together, they give us the capacity to keep investing for customers, communities and shareholders through the cycle. The franchise we are today is not the one we were a decade ago, nor even the one we were a year ago. While our scale is new, the discipline underlying it is not."

Fifth Third’s strategy has focused on disciplined organic growth, selective M&A and sustained investment in capabilities that deepen customer relationships. The Bank has expanded its branch network in high-growth markets, strengthened its middle-market banking platform and continued to scale fee-based businesses, including Commercial Payments and Wealth & Asset Management.

Technology-led innovation also remains central to Fifth Third’s growth strategy. The Bank has continued to enhance its digital banking experience, expand embedded payments through Newline™ by Fifth Third and use scalable platforms to support customers while creating capacity for future investment.

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence program evaluates bank performance and recognizes institutions that deliver strong service, innovation and solutions for customers. The 2026 recognition marks the first time Fifth Third has been named United States’ Best Bank by Euromoney. In 2024 and 2025, the Bank was named U.S. Best Super-Regional Bank, reflecting sustained execution and continued investment in the customers, businesses and communities it serves.

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.

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 New York Stock Exchange 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.

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