Provident Bank

  • Bank Name:Provident Bank
  • Bank Class:Stock and Mutual Savings Bank
  • Member FDIC:Certificate #12010
  • Routing Number:ACH & Wire - 221272303
  • Locations:141 Branches in 3 states
  • Web Address:provident.bank
Headquarters:239 Washington Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

Provident Bank Information

Provident Bank was founded in February 1839 and is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The bank operates as a subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc.. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation records and based on the institution's charter type, Provident Bank is classified as a FDIC insured stock and mutual savings bank. Provident Bank is a FDIC-insured bank with certificate number of 12010. The assigned Fed RSSD ID of Provident Bank is 204004.

Provident Bank currently operates with 141 branches located in 3 states. The bank has most branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. As of today, Provident Bank is the 53rd largest bank in US by branch count. Provident Bank is the 6th largest bank in New Jersey with 133 branches; 97th in Pennsylvania with 5 branches and 108th in New York with 3 branches.

A routing number is a nine-digit code used to identify a financial institution. The bank has one routing number in our database and the routing number for Provident Bank is 221272303. This routing number is necessary to process ACH transfers, wire transactions, direct deposits, bill payments, and other monetary transfers within the US.

The full address of bank headquarters is 239 Washington Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302. You can visit the official website of the bank at https://www.provident.bank for more information and online banking service if available. For a comprehensive list of Provident Bank branches, including detailed information such as hours of operation, contact numbers, addresses, available services, and more, please narrow your search by selecting a location from the map or list below.

Map Of Branch Locations

Bank Offices By State

History Of Provident Bank

Provident Bank, originally established as The Provident Institution for Savings in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February 28, 1839, has undergone significant transformations throughout its history. In 1970, it changed its name to Provident Savings Bank, and in 2000, it adopted the name The Provident Bank. A series of acquisitions began in the late 20th century, including Mutual Aid Federal Savings and Loan Association in 1991 and Monarch Bank, FSB in 1998. The bank continued its expansion by acquiring several other financial institutions, such as First Savings Bank in 2004 and Team Capital Bank in 2014. On October 1, 2016, the organization rebranded itself as Provident Bank. More recently, Provident Bank strengthened its market presence by acquiring Sb One Bank on July 31, 2020, and Lakeland Bank on May 16, 2024. Additionally, it moved its main office to 239 Washington Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, on the same day as the Sb One Bank acquisition.

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

05-16-2024Acquired Lakeland Bank in Newfoundland, NJ.

07-31-2020Acquired Sb One Bank (22221) in Franklin, NJ.

07-31-2020Main Office moved to 239 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

10-01-2016Changed Institution Name to Provident Bank.

05-31-2014Acquired Team Capital Bank in Bethlehem, PA.

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Reviews & Complaints

Bob LaRue
Bob LaRue · 5 September 2024
Branch review: Iselin Branch

The provident is the most incompetent bank... I have experience with them since 2011... Absolutely horrible. Ruthless crooks. They purchased a good bank (Lakeland) The worthless conversion team all should be FIRED!!! they all suck. EPIC FAILURE. I have spent over 7 hours over three days on the phone trying to get access to MY MONEY!!! No luck. this worthless bank can't figure it out. I will be fil... Read more

Amanda Christine
Amanda Christine · 25 October 2019
Branch review: Old Bridge Branch

DO NOT USE THEM! The staff is rude. Especially Aileen G. Boyle. I was asking to speak with her market manager about my account and she hung up on me. Horrible customer service!... Read more

Joanne Taggart Miller
Joanne Taggart Miller · 1 February 2019
Branch review: Newtown Branch

I tried to cash a Provident Bank check at this bank and a robot manager was called over to tell me in a rehearsed voice over and over "Our policy is if you don't have an account at our bank you can only get $1,000 back."... when I said why can't you honor your own banks check once again louder "OUR POLICY IS IF YOU DONT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH THIS BANK YOU CAN ONLY GET $1000 BACK!No personality... a... Read more

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Bank Rating & Reviews
3.3 / 5
  • Rating 3.29/

Bank rating displayed here is the average value for all Provident Bank branches. A total of 34 customers had cast their vote for 141 branches and in average, Provident Bank got a score of 3.3 out of 5 stars. The bank has 3 reviews or customer complaints filed.

Popular Branches
378 Route 23, Sussex, NJ 07461
125 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607
5729 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
239 Washington Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
11 Hampton House Road, Newton, NJ 07860
3 Broad Street, Branchville, NJ 07826
1012 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Newly Opened Branches

No new branches were opened in the last 12 months...

Closed Branches
15 Trinity Street, Newton, NJ 07860
100 Route 206, Augusta, NJ 07822
1260 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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