Primis Bank is a state-chartered bank (fed member) headquartered in Tappahannock, Virginia, in business for about 21 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $4.3B in total assets and $3.5B in deposits, with 28 offices across 2 states.
Primis Bank has a TellerScore of 50 out of 100 (below average) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 7% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 56 banks headquartered in Virginia, it ranks 52nd. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (74/100, 12.9%); loan quality contributes the least (39/100, 1.83%).
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 (39 → 50), mostly because the earnings component improved by 35 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 61 |
| Q3 2024 | 59 |
| Q4 2024 | 53 |
| Q1 2025 | 62 |
| Q2 2025 | 39 |
| Q3 2025 | 38 |
| Q4 2025 | 45 |
| Q1 2026 | 41 |
| Q2 2026 | 50 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.85% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.72% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.10% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.72% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.32% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.34% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.74% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.69% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.51% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.39% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.47% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.53% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.47% |
| Q2 2025 | 2.40% |
| Q3 2025 | 2.55% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.51% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.77% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.83% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.51% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.45% |
| Q4 2024 | -0.20% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.55% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.15% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.38% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.13% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.95% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.02% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 50 | $4.3B | 9.51% | 1.83% | 1.02% | 105.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 41 | $4.2B | 9.69% | 2.77% | 0.95% | 104.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 45 | $4.0B | 9.74% | 2.51% | 1.13% | 99.2% |
| Q3 2025 | 38 | $3.9B | 9.34% | 2.55% | 0.38% | 99.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 39 | $3.8B | 9.32% | 2.40% | 0.15% | 95.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 62 | $3.7B | 9.72% | 0.47% | 0.55% | 96.3% |
| Q4 2024 | 53 | $3.7B | 9.10% | 0.53% | -0.20% | 95.9% |
| Q3 2024 | 59 | $4.0B | 9.72% | 0.47% | 0.45% | 101.4% |
| Q2 2024 | 61 | $4.0B | 9.85% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 99.2% |
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 Virginia
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The First Bank and Trust CompanyBank Lebanon, VA | 72 out of 100, Strong | $4.3B | 10.1% | 0.28% | vs |
| Carter Bank & TrustBank Martinsville, VA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $4.8B | 11.7% | 1.01% | vs |
| First Community BankBank Bluefield, VA | 75 out of 100, Strong | $3.6B | 10.2% | 0.70% | vs |
| Citizens and Farmers BankBank West Point, VA | 75 out of 100, Strong | $2.8B | 11.2% | 0.09% | vs |
| John Marshall BankBank Reston, VA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $2.4B | 12.9% | 0.01% | vs |
| FVCbankBank Fairfax, VA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $2.4B | 12.9% | 0.59% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Primis Bank?
Yes. Primis Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #57968). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 22.9% of deposits ($792.4M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 9.51%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 11.88% (benchmark: 10%).
28 locations
Branches
Primis Bank lists 25 offices in 23 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Mechanicsville, VA (2)
- Tappahannock, VA (2)
- Ashland, VA (1)
- Burgess, VA (1)
- Callao, VA (1)
- Chester, VA (1)
- Colonial Heights, VA (1)
- Courtland, VA (1)
- Gloucester, VA (1)
- Hampton, VA (1)
- Hartfield, VA (1)
- Heathsville, VA (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Primis Bank
- Former names
- Sonabank, National Association; Sonabank
- Type
- State-chartered bank (Fed member)
- FDIC certificate #
- 57968
- RSSD ID
- 3325759
- Primary regulator
- FED
- Holding company
- Primis Financial Corp
- Established
- April 14, 2005
- Headquarters
- 1665 Tappahannock Blvd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
- Website
- www.primisbank.com
- Employees
- 601
Quick answers
Primis Bank: common questions
Is Primis Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Primis Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #57968). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Primis Bank's TellerScore?
50 out of 100 (Below average), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Primis Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #57968 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Primis Bank have?
28 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Tappahannock
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake BankBank Kilmarnock, VA | 81 out of 100, Strong | $1.7B | 11.2% | 0.24% | vs |
| Citizens and Farmers BankBank West Point, VA | 75 out of 100, Strong | $2.8B | 11.2% | 0.09% | vs |
| United BankBank Fairfax, VA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $33.6B | 11.6% | 0.44% | vs |
| Atlantic Union BankBank Richmond City, VA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $38.0B | 11.4% | 0.50% | vs |
| Truist BankBank Charlotte, NC | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $548.3B | 9.8% | 0.72% | vs |
| Virginia Federal Credit UnionCredit union Richmond, VA | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $7.4B | 10.9% | 1.05% | vs |