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Hancock Whitney Bank

Gulfport, MS · Est. 1899 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 84/100

Hancock Whitney Bank is a bank based in Gulfport, Mississippi, established in 1899, with $35.5 billion in total assets across 186 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 51st of 57 banks we track in Mississippi. Its capital ratio of 12.2% is stronger than 65% of similarly sized banks, versus a Mississippi median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.57% return on assets. Consumers filed 196 complaints about HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK with the CFPB — 5.5 per $1B in assets, a higher rate than 67% of peers.

Total assets
$35.5B
$10B–100B institution
Deposits
$29.3B
Branches
186
Capital ratio
12.2%
Top 35% of $10B–100B peers · Mississippi median 10.9%
Return on assets
0.6%
Bottom 9% of $10B–100B peers · Mississippi median 1.07%
Rank in Mississippi
#51
of 57 banks

How Hancock Whitney Bank compares to Mississippi peers

Capital ratio
Top 35% of $10B–100B peers
Hancock Whitney
12.2%
Mississippi median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 9% of $10B–100B peers
Hancock Whitney
0.6%
Mississippi median
1.1%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Hancock Whitney Bank

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
72.9857142857143/100
Overall
B · 84
  • Strongly capitalized (12.2% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.57%)
  • 5.5 complaints per $1B in assets
  • Resolves 22% of complaints with relief

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

196 complaints filed with the CFPB against HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK — 5.5 per $1B in assets.

Total complaints
196
Per $1B assets
5.5
Lower = better
Answered on time
99.0%
Closed with relief
22.4%
Complaints by product
Checking or savings account
127
Mortgage
18
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
17
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
8
Debt collection
7

Branch locations (186)

  • 5025 Main St, Moss Point, MS 39563
  • 400 Labarre Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121
  • 1301 Industrial Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • 3401 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • 555 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706
  • 3033 Ray Weiland Dr, Baker, LA 70714
  • 8360 W 70th St, Greenwood, LA 71033
  • 315 Royal St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
  • 3730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • 200 W Port St, St. Martinville, LA 70582
  • 485 E Mills Ave, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • 1855 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403
  • 300 Austin St, Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • 912 Grand Caillou Rd, Houma, LA 70363
  • 6311 W Park Ave, Houma, LA 70364
  • 109 Greenville By-Pass, Greenville, AL 36037
  • 2828 Highway 14, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • 1805 Ruth St, Sulphur, LA 70663
  • 1415 Sampson St, Westlake, LA 70669
  • 414 Main St, Franklin, LA 70538
  • 2020 Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553
  • 2144 Obrie St., Zwolle, LA 71486
  • 880 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449
  • 535 E Central Ave, Petal, MS 39465
  • 100 S Beach Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • 101 Jeff Davis Ave, Long Beach, MS 39560
  • 265 E Scenic Dr, Pass Christian, MS 39571
  • 1430 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
  • 601 Highway 90, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • 229 Memorial Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
  • 4401 Kalani Dr, Diamondhead, MS 39525
  • 16100 S Swan Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
  • 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS 39507
  • 1881 E Main St, Prattville, AL 36066
  • 901 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  • 1010 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  • 2700 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
  • 5640 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
  • 3135 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • 8778 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Are deposits at Hancock Whitney Bank insured?

Yes. Hancock Whitney Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #12441). 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.

Hancock Whitney Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Hancock Whitney Bank a good bank?

Hancock Whitney Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (84/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 and a customer-experience score of 72.9857142857143/100. Strongly capitalized (12.2% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.57%).

Is Hancock Whitney Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Hancock Whitney Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #12441). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Hancock Whitney Bank?

Hancock Whitney Bank holds $35.5 billion in total assets, ranking 51st of 57 banks we track in Mississippi. It operates 186 branches.

How many complaints does Hancock Whitney Bank have?

Consumers filed 196 complaints about HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK with the CFPB, or 5.5 per $1B in assets. 99% were answered on time. 22% closed with relief to the consumer.

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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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