TellerScore

The Citizens Bank (FDIC certificate #15932) is based in Olanta, South Carolina. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $1.1B in total assets and $1.0B in deposits and 26 offices across 2 states.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, The Citizens Bank scores 74/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 74% of 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 44 banks headquartered in South Carolina, it ranks 22nd. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (97/100; 1.5%), and its lowest is capital cushion (49/100; 9.91%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion49/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 9.91%
Loan quality94/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.18%
Earnings70/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.24%
Funding & liquidity83/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 62.5% · 28.2% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage97/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 1.48%

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

The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (73 → 74).

TellerScore
727476Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202474
Q3 202473
Q4 202473
Q1 202572
Q2 202573
Q3 202576
Q4 202574
Q1 202673
Q2 202674
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.67%10.35%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20249.86%
Q3 20249.84%
Q4 20249.53%
Q1 20259.61%
Q2 202510.09%
Q3 202510.35%
Q4 20259.72%
Q1 20269.71%
Q2 20269.91%
Noncurrent loans
0.06%0.18%0.31%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.27%
Q3 20240.31%
Q4 20240.13%
Q1 20250.22%
Q2 20250.23%
Q3 20250.10%
Q4 20250.06%
Q1 20260.19%
Q2 20260.18%
Return on assets
0.99%1.12%1.24%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.12%
Q3 20241.12%
Q4 20241.12%
Q1 20250.99%
Q2 20251.05%
Q3 20251.12%
Q4 20251.13%
Q1 20261.17%
Q2 20261.24%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202674$1.1B9.91%0.18%1.24%62.5%
Q1 202673$1.2B9.71%0.19%1.17%60.1%
Q4 202574$1.1B9.72%0.06%1.13%63.4%
Q3 202576$1.0B10.35%0.10%1.12%65.1%
Q2 202573$1.1B10.09%0.23%1.05%62.5%
Q1 202572$1.1B9.61%0.22%0.99%62.1%
Q4 202473$1.0B9.53%0.13%1.12%62.0%
Q3 202473$1.0B9.84%0.31%1.12%62.4%
Q2 202474$1.0B9.86%0.27%1.12%61.5%

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).

Capital ratio9.91%
34th
Total risk-based capital18.58%
89th
Problem loans0.18%
79th
Net charge-offs0.05%
44th
Return on assets1.24%
49th
Net interest margin4.26%
80th
Efficiency ratio60.3%
46th
Loans to deposits62.5%
92nd
Uninsured deposits28.2%
58th
Loan-loss reserves1.25%
65th
Texas ratio1.5%
77th

Similar-size banks in South Carolina

InstitutionScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansCompare
First Reliance BankBank Florence, SC71 out of 100, Strong$1.1B10.5%0.07%vs
First Palmetto BankBank Camden, SC71 out of 100, Strong$1.1B9.4%0.15%vs
First Capital BankBank Charleston, SC68 out of 100, Moderate$1.3B9.6%0.10%vs
Coastal Carolina National BankBank Myrtle Beach, SC71 out of 100, Strong$1.4B9.4%0.00%vs
Security Federal BankBank Aiken, SC69 out of 100, Moderate$1.5B10.8%0.85%vs
Bank of Travelers RestBank Travelers Rest, SC79 out of 100, Strong$1.6B10.3%0.12%vs

Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at The Citizens Bank?

Yes. The Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15932). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 28.2% of deposits ($283.6M) 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 9.91%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 18.58% (benchmark: 10%).

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26 locations

Branches

The Citizens Bank lists 26 offices in 22 cities across 2 states. Most locations:

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HMDA 2025

Mortgage lending

In 2025, The Citizens Bank reported 208 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300M723MK3TTJ2783): 185 originated ($61,685,000 total), 4 denied, and 17 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 2.1%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.

Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.

Identity & history

Profile

Legal name
The Citizens Bank
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
15932
RSSD ID
898627
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
Citizens Bancshares Corp
Established
September 24, 1938
Headquarters
124 East Main Street, Olanta, SC 29114
Employees
204

Quick answers

The Citizens Bank: common questions

Is The Citizens Bank FDIC insured?

Yes. The Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15932). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is The Citizens Bank's TellerScore?

74 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.

Has The Citizens Bank ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15932 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does The Citizens Bank have?

26 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.

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