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Here For What's Next®

Being Here For What's Next.®

As Florida’s best bank according to Forbes based on customer feedback, BayFirst National Bank proudly serves the Tampa Bay area and businesses nationwide through a growing network of local banking centers and a nationally ranked small business lending division that has provided more than $2 billion in loans to keep small businesses moving forward.

With tailored products and programs that address the unique needs of the broad spectrum of individuals, families and small business owners we serve, BayFirst takes banking a step further, delivering personalized service, innovative financial solutions, and the latest in technology to help our customers reach their goals while banking on their terms.

At a time when community banks are becoming few and far between, BayFirst is here to stay and Here for What’s Next® in the lives of our customers. So, whether you're looking to grow your business, plan your personal finances, or simply set up a better way to save, we hope you’ll make BayFirst your first stop.

Putting the community First.

BayFirst is not just our name. It’s also our promise to put the Tampa Bay community first and make a lasting impact, not just through our financial services but also through our community involvement. Whether we’re providing financial education, helping those in need, supporting a small business, serving the underserved, or contributing to a worthy cause, BayFirst is committed to making a difference. In fact, it’s a crucial benchmark by which we measure our overall success. We are a community bank, after all.

Here for every member of the family.

Supporting customers through every phase of their financial journeys is a cornerstone of community banking. At BayFirst, we offer a variety of specialized programs and products to cater to the unique needs of all community members to ensure they reach their individual goals.

Through our Cash Kids Club, children 12 and under learn the importance and mechanics of saving while having plenty of fun. The TrendSetters Club for those age 50 or better serves as an exclusive social group offering educational opportunities, plus day trips and events. Our Teen Checking account gives teens the freedom they crave with parental controls. We even welcome four-legged friends into every banking center as Tampa Bay’s most dog-friendly bank.

Fostering a premier workplace.

Consistently recognized as one of the top places to work in the Tampa Bay area, BayFirst attracts and retains top talent by providing the most robust benefit plans possible and fostering a workplace environment where integrity and open communication are valued, and all of our differences are acknowledged and celebrated. Here, every employee is empowered to achieve their best and contribute to a culture that prioritizes professional growth, personal well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Protecting our planet.

As we continue to expand and develop into Tampa Bay’s premier community bank, protecting our planet by minimizing our footprint and combatting climate change continue to be among our most important and rewarding commitments. This includes reducing our carbon footprint, implementing eco-friendly banking solutions, and investing in environmentally friendly offerings such as electric vehicle chargers at all banking center locations, while setting the standards for all new locations.

Stay up to date on all things BayFirst!

BayFirst Named Florida's Best Bank by Forbes

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (September 5, 2024) – St. Petersburg-based community bank BayFirst is proud to announce that it has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Banks for 2024 by Forbes, coming in No. 1 in the state of Florida. This prestigious Best-In-State Bank award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and was given to only 185 banks in the entire country.

BayFirst Recognized for Redevelopment in Historic Newtown

10 Tampa Bay recently shared the work BayFirst is doing to aid in the redevelopment of the historic community of Newton, Sarasota.

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