First Financial Bank

  • Bank Name:First Financial Bank
  • Bank Class:State Chartered - FED Member Bank
  • Member FDIC:Certificate #6600
  • Routing Number:ACH & Wire - 042200910
  • Locations:131 Branches in 4 states
  • Web Address:bankatfirst.com
Headquarters:255 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

First Financial Bank Information

First Financial Bank was founded in January 1863 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bank operates as a subsidiary of First Financial Bancorp. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation records and based on the institution's charter type, First Financial Bank is classified as a commercial bank, state charter and Fed member, supervised by the Federal Reserve (FRB). First Financial Bank is a FDIC-insured bank with certificate number of 6600. The assigned Fed RSSD ID of First Financial Bank is 165628.

First Financial Bank currently operates with 131 branches located in 4 states. The bank has most branches in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. As of today, First Financial Bank is the 59th largest bank in US by branch count. First Financial Bank is the 12th largest bank in Ohio with 59 branches; 8th in Indiana with 57 branches, 30th in Kentucky with 12 branches and 232nd in Illinois with 3 branches.

A routing number is a nine-digit code used to identify a financial institution. The bank has one routing number in our database and the routing number for First Financial Bank is 042200910. This routing number is necessary to process ACH transfers, wire transactions, direct deposits, bill payments, and other monetary transfers within the US.

The full address of bank headquarters is 255 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. You can visit the official website of the bank at https://www.bankatfirst.com for more information and online banking service if available. For a comprehensive list of First Financial Bank branches, including detailed information such as hours of operation, contact numbers, addresses, available services, and more, please narrow your search by selecting a location from the map or list below.

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History Of First Financial Bank

First Financial Bank was established in 1863 under the name The First National Bank and Trust Company of Hamilton. Over the years, it underwent several name changes and expansions through various acquisitions. In 1980, it changed its name to First National Bank of Southwestern Ohio and moved its main office to Monroe, Ohio. The bank continued its expansion in the following decades, acquiring several institutions, including The Peoples Banking Company of Lewisburg in 1984, and First National Bank in Camden in 1982. In 2002, it rebranded as First Financial Bank, National Association, and further expanded its presence through acquisitions such as Home Federal Bank in Hamilton, Ohio, in 2000, and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company in Columbus, Indiana, as part of a government-assisted merger in 2009. In 2016, the bank's main office was relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, and it changed its name to First Financial Bank, shifting its regulatory oversight to the Federal Reserve System. The bank's most recent significant acquisition occurred on April 1, 2018, when it acquired MainSource Bank in Greensburg, Indiana.

Below is a list of some important events in bank's history, including mergers and acquisitions.

04-01-2018Acquired MainSource Bank in Greensburg, IN.

12-30-2016Main Office moved to 255 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

12-30-2016Changed Institution Name to First Financial Bank.

12-30-2016Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FED.

12-30-2016Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

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Reviews & Complaints

Manny Phone
Manny Phone · 7 April 2023
★★★★★ Branch review: Centerville Branch

Great place to bank. The employees are always friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond to help you with whatever banking needs or any questions you may have. I have never had a bad experience banking there. I highly suggest you using this bank and location. A+++.... Read more

Jannie King
Jannie King · 16 March 2023
★★★ Branch review: Washington Boulevard Branch

This bank told my husband that his card was still good until 2/2024. is was canceled they said he need to go bank get a new one. He is handy cap he has too take a lift. Now we are out 20.22 dollars and NO DELET CARD. Bad service... Read more

Maria Mauer
Maria Mauer · 26 February 2023
★★★★★ Branch review: Hope Branch

The staff at FF in Hope are top notch! They are helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I appreciate having such a quality team close to home. They give big city service in a small town.... Read more

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3.7 / 5
  • Rating 3.68/

Bank rating displayed here is the average value for all First Financial Bank branches. A total of 76 customers had cast their vote for 131 branches and in average, First Financial Bank got a score of 3.7 out of 5 stars. The bank has 7 reviews or customer complaints filed.

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