WESTERLY, R.I., June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington
Trust Company was named by Forbes as one of 'America's
Best-In-State Banks' for the second year in a row. The annual list,
informed by an independent survey of approximately 25,000 US
consumers who were asked to rate banks where they have or
previously had checking accounts, names the best banks in each of
the 50 states. Of the more than 5,000 banks across the country,
just 2.7% are named to this list.
"We are honored to be featured on this prestigious list for the
second year in a row," said Edward O. Handy
III, Chairman and CEO at Washington Trust. "Our team is
committed to providing superior service to our customers and this
national recognition is a testament to their hard work."
The independent survey conducted by Forbes and Statista asked
participants to make recommendations regarding overall
satisfaction, and evaluated banks in the following areas: Trust,
Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer
Service, and Financial Advice. The full awards list was announced
on June 24, 2021 and can currently be
viewed on the Forbes website.
ABOUT WASHINGTON
TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington
Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of
the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington
Trust offers a full range of financial services, including
commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth
management and trust services through its offices located in
Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is
a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:
WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its
subsidiaries can be found at https://www.washtrust.com/.
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SOURCE The Washington Trust Company