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South Coast Bank & Trust

Brunswick, GA · Est. 1934 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

South Coast Bank & Trust is a bank based in Brunswick, Georgia, established in 1934, with $268 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 100th of 124 banks we track in Georgia. Its capital ratio of 8.2% trails most similarly sized banks (17th percentile), versus a Georgia median of 10.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.51% return on assets. No consumer complaints against South Coast Bank & Trust appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$268.2M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$239.1M
Branches
2
Capital ratio
8.2%
Bottom 17% of $100M–1B peers · Georgia median 10.5%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers · Georgia median 1.53%
Rank in Georgia
#100
of 124 banks

How South Coast Bank & Trust compares to Georgia peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 17% of $100M–1B peers
South Coast
8.2%
Georgia median
10.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers
South Coast
1.5%
Georgia median
1.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded South Coast Bank & Trust

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (2)

  • 1500 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
  • 60 Midway Sq, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Are deposits at South Coast Bank & Trust insured?

Yes. South Coast Bank & Trust is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16283). 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.

South Coast Bank & Trust: frequently asked questions

Is South Coast Bank & Trust a good bank?

South Coast Bank & Trust earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%).

Is South Coast Bank & Trust FDIC-insured?

Yes. South Coast Bank & Trust is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #16283). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is South Coast Bank & Trust?

South Coast Bank & Trust holds $268 million in total assets, ranking 100th of 124 banks we track in Georgia. It operates 2 branches.

Does South Coast Bank & Trust have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against South Coast Bank & Trust 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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