Priya Patel
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TLDR:
- Chase plans to double its presence in the Twin Cities by adding 30 new bank branches by the end of 2027.
- This expansion would put Chase in competition with Huntington Bank to become the third-largest bank in terms of branch locations in this market.
JPMorgan Chase is set to expand its presence in the Twin Cities by adding 30 new bank branches by the end of 2027. This move would effectively double its current footprint in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and position Chase as one of the largest banks in terms of branch locations in this market. Currently, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo dominate the region with roughly 80 branches each. Chase, the largest bank in the U.S., has been aggressively expanding in the Twin Cities over the past few years, with the opening of its first branch in 2019 and plans for at least 40 more branches announced in 2022.
The expansion plans come at a time when many other banks are scaling back their physical presence as online banking becomes more popular. However, Chase believes that having a strong branch system is necessary as customers prefer to interact with people when making important financial decisions.
While Chase has not disclosed the exact locations of the new branches, it has expressed a desire to be located within 10 miles of every customer in the U.S. The bank has already opened a community-focused branch on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis and plans to hire about 300 people in the Twin Cities over the next three years. In addition to expanding its physical presence, Chase has also increased its philanthropic efforts in the region, committing over $17 million to support local community groups.
