FirstAtlantic Bank

FirstAtlantic Bank, originally established as Unified Banking Company on November 1, 1999, underwent several name changes and mergers during its history. The bank was renamed Paramount Bank in October 2004 and later became FirstAtlantic Bank on July 20, 2007. In subsequent years, FirstAtlantic Bank experienced a series of significant mergers, starting with the acquisition of Heritage Bank of North Florida in April 2013 as part of a government-assisted merger. The institution's main office relocated several times, including moves to Lexington, Kentucky, and Jacksonville, Florida. In January 2018, FirstAtlantic Bank merged with National Bank of Commerce in Birmingham, Alabama, followed by a merger with CenterState Bank, National Association on April 1, 2019. The name was changed to South State Bank, National Association on June 8, 2020, and again on November 5, 2021, finalizing its rebranding to South State Bank.

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

1999-11-01Institution established. Original name: Unified Banking Company.

2001-01-15Main Office moved to 2424 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40503.

2002-01-01Changed Trust Powers to Full.

2002-12-31Changed Trust Powers to None.

2004-06-01Main Office moved to 2424 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40503.

2004-10-01Changed Institution Name to Paramount Bank.

2007-07-20Changed Institution Name to FirstAtlantic Bank.

2007-07-20Main Office moved to 4500 Salisbury Road, Suite 490, Jacksonville, FL 32216.

2011-07-21Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

2012-06-20Main Office moved to 1325 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

2013-04-19Acquired Heritage Bank of North Florida in Orange Park, FL as part of a government assisted merger.

2018-01-01Merged and became part of National Bank of Commerce in Birmingham, AL.

2019-04-01Merged and became part of CenterState Bank, National Association (33555) in Winter Haven, FL.

2020-06-08Changed Institution Name to South State Bank, National Association.

2021-11-05Changed Institution Name to SouthState Bank, National Association.