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Safest Banks in New York 2026

New York has 130 FDIC-insured banks with an average Bank Health Score of 71/100 (B). The safest bank is Mizuho Bank USA with a score of 100/100.

Data from FDIC Q2 2024

Top 20 of 130 Banks in New York

#BankCityGradeScoreTier 1 CapitalNPL Ratio
1Mizuho Bank USANew YorkA10023.00%0.00%
2Bessemer Trust Co NANew YorkA10021.81%0.00%
3Alpine Capital BankNew YorkA10057.19%0.00%
4Emigrant Mercantile BankNew YorkA100425.61%0.00%
5Gs&L Municipal BankGouverneurA100152.56%0.00%
6Pioneer Commercial BankAlbanyA9956.09%0.00%
7Safra Nb of New YorkNew YorkA9827.23%0.01%
8Generations Commercial BankSeneca FallsA98226.87%0.00%
9Bank of MillbrookMillbrookA9723.08%0.42%
10Fulton Savings BankFultonA9653.03%0.65%
11Bank of Greene CountyCatskillA9515.86%0.25%
12Morgan Stanley Private Bk NAPurchaseA9526.91%0.29%
13Bank of RichmondvilleCobleskillA9425.84%0.28%
14Greene Cnty Commercial BankCatskillA9449.50%0.00%
15Deutsche Bank Tr Co AmericasNew YorkA9452.76%0.70%
16Adirondack Trust CoSaratoga SpringsA9415.10%0.25%
17Community FSBWoodhavenA9324.23%1.12%
18Amalgamated BankNew YorkA9314.34%0.80%
19Bank of New York MellonNew YorkA9316.14%0.58%
20M Y Safra Bank FSBNew YorkA9219.41%0.00%

Bank Health Scores for New York are calculated from FDIC Call Report data including Tier 1 capital ratios, nonperforming loan ratios, liquidity ratios, and return on assets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our Bank Health Score analysis of FDIC data, Mizuho Bank USA in New York is currently the safest bank in New York with a score of 100/100 (Grade A).

New York has 130 FDIC-insured banks with a combined $1.9T in total assets. The average Bank Health Score across the state is 71/100.

The Bank Health Score (0-100) is based on four FDIC-reported metrics: Tier 1 capital ratio (35% weight), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%). Higher scores indicate stronger financial health.

Sources: FDIC BankFind API
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Bank Health Scores are computed from quarterly FDIC Call Report data. Tier 1 capital ratio (35%), nonperforming loan ratio (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%).