Fifth Third Bank is a major US regional bank, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. After completing its merger with Comerica (closed February 1, 2026; final systems and branch conversion completed Labor Day weekend, September 2026), Fifth Third became the ninth-largest bank in the United States, with more than $300 billion in assets and roughly 1,500 branches. Its footprint now spans its original Midwest and Southeast states plus new markets including Texas, Arizona, and California. Fifth Third’s Essential Checking account charges $11/month (waived with $500 DD or $1,500 balance). The bank operates ~2,100 owned ATMs and participates in the Allpoint network (40,000+ ATMs in the US).

Fifth Third Bank at a Glance

Feature Details
Headquarters Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded 1858
Assets 300+ billion (post-Comerica merger, 2026)
Branches ~1,500 (expanded footprint post-merger)
ATMs ~2,100 owned + 40,000+ Allpoint (US)
Monthly fee (Essential Checking) $11 (waivable)
Fee waiver $500/mo DD OR $1,500 daily balance
Overdraft fee $37/item (no grace period)
Daily ATM limit $810
OON ATM fee $3.50
Outgoing domestic wire $30
Customer service 1-800-972-3030
Phone hours Mon–Fri 7AM–8PM ET; Sat 8:30AM–5PM ET
FDIC insured Yes — $250,000 per depositor

Figures above reflect the post-Comerica-merger footprint as of September 2026 and may continue to change as integration proceeds; confirm current details at 53.com.

Fifth Third’s Expanding Footprint

Fifth Third’s original footprint covered Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Following the 2026 Comerica merger, Fifth Third added markets in Texas, Arizona, and California. Some legacy Comerica branches were consolidated as part of the integration — for example, dozens of Michigan branch closures were announced in 2026. Confirm branch availability in your area at 53.com/branch-atm-locator.

Checking Account Options

Account Monthly Fee Waiver
Essential Checking $11 $500 DD or $1,500 balance
Express Banking $0 No checks; limited features
Enhanced Checking $15 $20,000 balance
Preferred Checking $25 $100,000 balance

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