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First Us Bank

Birmingham, AL · Est. 1952 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

First Us Bank is a bank based in Birmingham, Alabama, established in 1952, with $1.2 billion in total assets across 16 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 44th of 93 banks we track in Alabama. Its capital ratio of 9.4% trails most similarly sized banks (32th percentile), versus a Alabama median of 10%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.79% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Us Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.2B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.0B
Branches
16
Capital ratio
9.4%
Bottom 32% of $1B–10B peers · Alabama median 10%
Return on assets
0.8%
Bottom 21% of $1B–10B peers · Alabama median 1.08%
Rank in Alabama
#44
of 93 banks

How First Us Bank compares to Alabama peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 32% of $1B–10B peers
First Us
9.4%
Alabama median
10.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 21% of $1B–10B peers
First Us
0.8%
Alabama median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Us Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (9.4% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.79%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First Us Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (16)

  • 135 Belcher St, Centreville, AL 35042
  • 3291 Highway 280 E, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • 305 S Mulberry Ave, Butler, AL 36904
  • 2101 College Ave, Jackson, AL 36545
  • 33445 Highway 43, Thomasville, AL 36784
  • 20041 Highway 11, Woodstock, AL 35188
  • 52 Wheat Street, Harpersville, AL 35078
  • 43 Melvin Rd, Gilbertown, AL 36908
  • 4720 Highway 31, Calera, AL 35040
  • 131 Main St, Grove Hill, AL 36451
  • 100 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849
  • 2619 And 2621 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • 131 W Front St N, Thomasville, AL 36784
  • 128 N. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
  • 28664 Us Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526
  • 5499 Dr Thomas Walker Rd, Rose Hill, VA 24281

Are deposits at First Us Bank insured?

Yes. First Us Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #17077). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

First Us Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Us Bank a good bank?

First Us Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.4% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.79%).

Is First Us Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Us Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #17077). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Us Bank?

First Us Bank holds $1.2 billion in total assets, ranking 44th of 93 banks we track in Alabama. It operates 16 branches.

Does First Us Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Us Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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