However, some banks may be closed or offer reduced services on November 27 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The day after Thanksgiving is considered a state holiday by some state governments, so banks are not open on Black Friday in these states. If your bank is closed, you can still access online banking options and other mobile services.
Below are some banks that are open on Black Friday, according to GO Banking Rates, a financial services website. Contact your local bank to confirm opening hours on Black Friday before visiting.
American National BankAmeris BankBank of AmericaBank of the WestBBVA BankBB&TBMO HarrisCapital OneChaseCitibankCitizens BankCommerce BankEastern BankFifth Third BankFirstBankFirst Citizens BankFrost BankGreat Western BankHSBCKeyBankM&T BankPNC BankRegions BankSantander BankSignature BankSilicon Valley BankSunTrust BankSynovus BankU. S. BankUnion BankUnited BankWells FargoZions Bank
Some credit unions are also closed on Black Friday, such as the ones listed below, according to GO Banking Rates:
Horizon Credit UnionMembers Credit UnionMobiloil Credit UnionSignature Federal Credit UnionTeachers Credit UnionUnify Financial Credit UnionVirginia Credit UnionWelcome Federal Credit Union
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) noted: “Some banks may have adjusted hours or services to observe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance on social distancing, but that doesn’t change the fact that an FDIC-insured account remains the safest place for you to keep your money.
“In difficult circumstances, some banks may need to temporarily limit operations to protect the health of their employees and customers. This may include closing a lobby, converting to drive-thru only services, or encouraging customers to use ATMs or digital channels to access their services,” the FDIC noted.
Many banks offer access to Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), “which allows customers to take a picture of a check with their mobile device and deposit that check electronically without ever visiting a branch or using an ATM,” the FDIC stated.
Customers who have yet to use mobile banking options are advised to contact their bank to activate these services.
“Advances in mobile banking technology enable you to exercise social distancing and conduct banking transactions at the same time. Banking technology and services provide the convenience of conducting banking transactions with your computer, smartphone, or mobile computer device,” the FDIC noted.
