Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago is a state-chartered bank with $1.3B in total assets and $1.1B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 2 offices. Its charter dates back to 1922.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago scores 68/100, which we describe as moderate. That is higher than only 49% of 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 326 banks headquartered in Illinois, it ranks 188th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (92/100; 3.8%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (45/100; 74% loans-to-deposits, 52% uninsured).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 11 points (57 → 68), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 27 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 69 |
| Q3 2024 | 65 |
| Q4 2024 | 56 |
| Q1 2025 | 57 |
| Q2 2025 | 57 |
| Q3 2025 | 63 |
| Q4 2025 | 65 |
| Q1 2026 | 67 |
| Q2 2026 | 68 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.71% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.66% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.34% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.08% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.02% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.23% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.59% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.55% |
| Q2 2026 | 11.41% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.02% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.42% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.42% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.47% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.47% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.98% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.99% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.68% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.67% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.87% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.89% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.91% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.82% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.83% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.96% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.00% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.04% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.13% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 68 | $1.3B | 11.41% | 0.67% | 1.13% | 73.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 67 | $1.3B | 11.55% | 0.68% | 1.04% | 74.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 65 | $1.5B | 10.59% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 60.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 63 | $1.3B | 11.23% | 0.98% | 0.96% | 71.3% |
| Q2 2025 | 57 | $1.3B | 11.02% | 1.47% | 0.83% | 66.8% |
| Q1 2025 | 57 | $1.2B | 11.08% | 1.47% | 0.82% | 71.6% |
| Q4 2024 | 56 | $1.4B | 10.34% | 1.42% | 0.91% | 60.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 65 | $1.2B | 10.66% | 0.42% | 0.89% | 73.8% |
| Q2 2024 | 69 | $1.2B | 10.71% | 0.02% | 0.87% | 68.8% |
897 peers · $1 billion – $10 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Illinois
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Bankers Trust Company, National AssociationBank Quincy, IL | 57 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 10.0% | 1.28% | vs |
| Central Bank IllinoisBank Geneseo, IL | 55 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 10.4% | 1.85% | vs |
| Bank of PontiacBank Pontiac, IL | 72 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 10.4% | 0.27% | vs |
| American Community Bank & TrustBank Woodstock, IL | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 10.6% | 1.00% | vs |
| Dieterich BankBank Effingham, IL | 46 out of 100, Below average | $1.6B | 8.4% | 1.87% | vs |
| Providence Bank & TrustBank South Holland, IL | 81 out of 100, Strong | $1.6B | 11.5% | 0.01% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago?
Yes. Amalgamated Bank of Chicago is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #903). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 52.4% of deposits ($598.5M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 11.41%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 16.63% (benchmark: 10%).
2 locations
Branches
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:
- Chicago, IL (1)
- Warrenville, IL (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Amalgamated Bank of Chicago
- Former names
- Amalgamated Trust & Savings Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 903
- RSSD ID
- 397531
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Amalgamated Investments Co
- Established
- June 30, 1922
- Headquarters
- 20101 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
- Website
- www.aboc.com
- Employees
- 149
Quick answers
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago: common questions
Is Amalgamated Bank of Chicago FDIC insured?
Yes. Amalgamated Bank of Chicago is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #903). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Amalgamated Bank of Chicago's TellerScore?
68 out of 100 (Moderate), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Amalgamated Bank of Chicago ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #903 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Amalgamated Bank of Chicago have?
2 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
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