The Story Behind Our Best Bank in Virginia Recognition
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, Carter Bank has served communities across the Commonwealth for more than five decades. From that first branch in Rocky Mount, the bank grew on a straightforward belief, that banking is about more than transactions. It's about helping families buy homes, supporting local businesses, investing in communities, and building relationships that last for generations.
Our associates live where they work. They're neighbors, volunteers, coaches, and community leaders who understand the people and businesses they serve, because they're part of the same communities. Strong communities build strong banks, and community involvement has always been central to who we are.
For us, those qualities are part of our everyday approach to banking, and they're the same qualities that have guided Carter Bank since 1974.
Carter Bank Chief Executive Officer Litz Van Dyke:
“Being recognized as the best bank in Virginia by Forbes serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. At Carter Bank, we strive to build strong connections rooted in trust, and this shows us that our customers feel that commitment every time they walk through our doors or log in to their accounts.”
President and Chief Strategy Officer Brad Langs:
“Forbes is one of the most well-respected and well-known business magazines in the world, and for us to top their list as the best bank in Virginia is a tremendous honor. We constantly evaluate our products and the customer experience, both in branch and digitally, to ensure we meet our customers' needs, banking habits, and lifestyle. To see the work our team does to meet those needs recognized by our customers is something we are very proud of and grateful for.”
Those values have shaped every branch we've opened, every product we've built, and every conversation our bankers have had with customers for more than 50 years. This recognition isn't a departure from that story. It's a reflection of it.
Whether you're opening your first checking account, purchasing a home, saving for the future, or growing your business, Carter Bank offers personalized financial solutions backed by local expertise and relationship banking.
This recognition joins a growing list of honors that reflect Carter Bank's commitment to our customers and communities, and it reinforces the same relationship-first approach that has defined us for more than 50 years.
Whether you visit one of our branch locations, connect with us online, or work one-on-one with one of our local bankers, that's the story you'll experience, one built on relationships, not just transactions.
Where It Started
Today, with more than 50 financial centers throughout Virginia and locations in North Carolina and South Carolina, we still operate on that same belief.Our associates live where they work. They're neighbors, volunteers, coaches, and community leaders who understand the people and businesses they serve, because they're part of the same communities. Strong communities build strong banks, and community involvement has always been central to who we are.
Why Forbes Named Us the Best Bank in Virginia
Being named the Best Bank in Virginia means a lot to us because the Forbes rankings are based largely on customer feedback and independent research. The rankings evaluate factors such as customer trust, satisfaction, financial advice, digital banking services, branch experience, and whether customers would recommend their bank to others.For us, those qualities are part of our everyday approach to banking, and they're the same qualities that have guided Carter Bank since 1974.
Carter Bank Chief Executive Officer Litz Van Dyke:
“Being recognized as the best bank in Virginia by Forbes serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. At Carter Bank, we strive to build strong connections rooted in trust, and this shows us that our customers feel that commitment every time they walk through our doors or log in to their accounts.”
President and Chief Strategy Officer Brad Langs:
“Forbes is one of the most well-respected and well-known business magazines in the world, and for us to top their list as the best bank in Virginia is a tremendous honor. We constantly evaluate our products and the customer experience, both in branch and digitally, to ensure we meet our customers' needs, banking habits, and lifestyle. To see the work our team does to meet those needs recognized by our customers is something we are very proud of and grateful for.”
The Values Behind the Recognition
Guided by our values, Build Relationships, Earn Trust, and Take Ownership, we create opportunities for more people and businesses to prosper.Those values have shaped every branch we've opened, every product we've built, and every conversation our bankers have had with customers for more than 50 years. This recognition isn't a departure from that story. It's a reflection of it.
What This Means for You
Being named the Best Bank in Virginia isn't just about the award. It's about what that trust looks like in practice, financial solutions that meet you wherever you are in life.Whether you're opening your first checking account, purchasing a home, saving for the future, or growing your business, Carter Bank offers personalized financial solutions backed by local expertise and relationship banking.
More Than an Award
We're proud to be recognized as the Best Bank in Virginia by Forbes, but what matters most is the trust our customers place in us every day.This recognition joins a growing list of honors that reflect Carter Bank's commitment to our customers and communities, and it reinforces the same relationship-first approach that has defined us for more than 50 years.
Whether you visit one of our branch locations, connect with us online, or work one-on-one with one of our local bankers, that's the story you'll experience, one built on relationships, not just transactions.
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