Washington Trust featured in Forbes and Fortune magazines’ “Best in Banking” spotlight for 2026

Washington Trust has been featured in the May/June 2026 issue of Forbes and the June/July 2026 issue of Fortune magazines as one of the best community banks in the country.

The profile highlights Washington Trust’s 226-year history as the nation’s oldest community bank and its continued impact across Rhode Island and the broader New England region. It also underscores the Bank’s growth to more than $6 billion in assets and its comprehensive offerings, including residential lending, commercial banking and wealth management services.

The feature emphasizes Washington Trust’s commitment to relationship-based banking and personalized service. “We’re a community bank, and we use our size to our advantage by providing more personalized, high-touch service,” said Chairman and CEO Ned Handy. “At the same time, we are a full-service financial institution… so we really offer customers the best of both worlds.”

In addition, the profile highlights Washington Trust’s deep community roots, including annual contributions of more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations and ongoing support for affordable housing, financial empowerment and community development initiatives.

Now in its 226th year, Washington Trust continues to serve generations of customers while remaining true to its founding mission—helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals.

The full profile is available online at BestCommunityBanks.com.