Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Newsweek as One of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for Fifth Consecutive Year
January 29, 2026
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the fifth consecutive year. The Bank was selected from among approximately 8,800 financial institutions based on a combination of indicators of financial health, operational performance, long-term stability metrics, and customer reviews.
“To be considered one of ‘America’s Best Regional Banks’ for the fifth year in a row is an extraordinary achievement and truly reflects our commitment to our customers,” said Curtis C. Simard, President and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. “Achieving this milestone is only possible thanks to the consistency and dedication of our colleagues. Together, we are able to provide best-in-class service to our customers and sustain our commitment to helping our customers achieve their goals.”
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has been serving the financial needs of Northern New England residents and businesses since it was founded in 1887. The Bank balances the delivery of convenient digital products and services that customers need with the personal, relationship-oriented approach to banking that customers want, including more than 60 branches and more than 100 ATMs across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Bank employs hundreds of experienced banking professionals who provide personalized services to customers including financial guidance and planning, home financing, business lending, merchant services, and wealth management.
In addition to the “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Union” recognition by Newsweek, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Bank has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” each year since 2023. Other awards the Bank has won in recent years include Forbes “Best-in-State Banks” in 2022, 2023, and 2024; Newsweek’s “America’s Best Banks” in 2022; and Mastercard’s Doing Well by Doing Good Award in 2022.
Newsweek collaborated with Plant-A Insights Group, a market data research group, to identify the financial institutions named to the “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026” list. All regional banks and credit unions across the United States were examined and selected based on indicators of financial health, operational performance, and metrics indicating long-term stability. Only institutions operating in fewer than 30 states and that had positive profitability, creditworthiness, and healthy lending capacity were included in the analysis.
The results of the financial analysis were combined with additional data points including an independent customer survey of more than 71,000 United States residents, and more than 2.3 million social media reviews and 80 million app store reviews from Apple and Google Play. Visit Newsweek’s website to learn more about the recognition and the selection process.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Operating more than 60 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine and has more than $4.5 billion in assets. As a leading Northern New England community bank, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management services through its subsidiary Bar Harbor Wealth Management. For more information about Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Member FDIC.
“To be considered one of ‘America’s Best Regional Banks’ for the fifth year in a row is an extraordinary achievement and truly reflects our commitment to our customers,” said Curtis C. Simard, President and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. “Achieving this milestone is only possible thanks to the consistency and dedication of our colleagues. Together, we are able to provide best-in-class service to our customers and sustain our commitment to helping our customers achieve their goals.”
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has been serving the financial needs of Northern New England residents and businesses since it was founded in 1887. The Bank balances the delivery of convenient digital products and services that customers need with the personal, relationship-oriented approach to banking that customers want, including more than 60 branches and more than 100 ATMs across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Bank employs hundreds of experienced banking professionals who provide personalized services to customers including financial guidance and planning, home financing, business lending, merchant services, and wealth management.
In addition to the “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Union” recognition by Newsweek, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Bank has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” each year since 2023. Other awards the Bank has won in recent years include Forbes “Best-in-State Banks” in 2022, 2023, and 2024; Newsweek’s “America’s Best Banks” in 2022; and Mastercard’s Doing Well by Doing Good Award in 2022.
Newsweek collaborated with Plant-A Insights Group, a market data research group, to identify the financial institutions named to the “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026” list. All regional banks and credit unions across the United States were examined and selected based on indicators of financial health, operational performance, and metrics indicating long-term stability. Only institutions operating in fewer than 30 states and that had positive profitability, creditworthiness, and healthy lending capacity were included in the analysis.
The results of the financial analysis were combined with additional data points including an independent customer survey of more than 71,000 United States residents, and more than 2.3 million social media reviews and 80 million app store reviews from Apple and Google Play. Visit Newsweek’s website to learn more about the recognition and the selection process.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Operating more than 60 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine and has more than $4.5 billion in assets. As a leading Northern New England community bank, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management services through its subsidiary Bar Harbor Wealth Management. For more information about Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Member FDIC.
