What banks did Citizens Bank acquire?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Citizens Financial Group (operating as Citizens Bank) has actively expanded its multi-state retail and commercial footprint through strategic regional acquisitions. Notable banks acquired by Citizens include Investors Bancorp (expanding its presence significantly across New Jersey and New York), HSBC Bank USA’s East Coast retail branch network, Republic National Bank of New York, and several smaller regional community lenders. These acquisitions allowed Citizens Bank to transition from a localized New England institution into a major commercial banking powerhouse spanning the Northeast and Midwest.

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