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Banks in Arecibo, PR
2 FDIC-insured banks operate 5 offices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Arecibo
Banks sit at the coordinates in their FDIC record; credit union offices at their NCUA address, located with the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder. Point at a marker for today's hours, tap it for the address, directions and the bank's site.
Short answer: 2 banks and credit unions operate 5 locations in Arecibo, according to the FDIC. 5 of them have coordinates on record and are on the map. ATMs and opening hours are not in the sources this page uses yet; each marker links to directions.
Branches: FDIC, NCUA. Streets: loading.
5 locations on the map
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All banks in Arecibo
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has the most locations in Arecibo, with 3. It is followed by FirstBank Puerto Rico (2). Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Bank · 3
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has 3 branches in Arecibo, 156 across Puerto Rico and 1 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in San Juan, PR and show it operating since 1999. With $63.34 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 45 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Arecibo location is the Arecibo San Luis Branch at 614 Ave San Luis, dating to 1968; the newest, at Carretera 2, Bo. Santans, to 2006. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Arecibo San Luis Branch614 Ave San Luis, 00612
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Arecibo AeropuertoCarretera 2, Bo. Santans, 00612
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Arecibo Highway BranchRoad #2, Km. 80.4, 00612
FirstBank Puerto Rico Bank · 2
FirstBank Puerto Rico has 2 branches in Arecibo, 57 across Puerto Rico and 11 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Santurce, PR and show it operating since 1949. With $19.22 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 108 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Arecibo location is the Arecibo Branch at 521 Ave Jose A Cedeno, dating to 1970; the newest, at 1348 Miramar Ave. Suite 1, to 2018. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Firstbank Arecibo Branch1348 Miramar Ave. Suite 1, 00612
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Arecibo Branch521 Ave Jose A Cedeno, 00612
Banking in Arecibo: the local picture
Short answer: 2 banks run 5 branches in Arecibo according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Of the 2 banks, 0 have their main office in Arecibo, 2 elsewhere in Puerto Rico, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is FirstBank Puerto Rico, operating since 1949 according to the FDIC. In FDIC branch records, the longest-running branch is Banco Popular de Puerto Rico's office at 614 Ave San Luis, dating to 1968; the newest is FirstBank Puerto Rico's at 1348 Miramar Ave. Suite 1, from 2018.
None of the 5 locations here publishes hours in the sources this page uses. Each branch links to the bank's own site.
Chase, Bank of America and other national banks
Which big national banks have branches in Arecibo, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Arecibo: Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington, Regions Bank, TD Bank, BMO.
| Bank | In Arecibo | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Wells Fargo | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Bank of America | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| PNC Bank | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| U.S. Bank | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Truist | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Huntington | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| Regions Bank | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| TD Bank | None | none in Puerto Rico |
| BMO | None | none in Puerto Rico |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Arecibo to the nearest branch in Puerto Rico.
What your savings could earn
National benchmarks and the best published offers, from the Banrox Bank Rates tracker. Enter your own balance and rate to compare.
Short answer: At the national average savings rate of 0.38%, $10,000 kept in savings for a year earns about $38. The best published savings rate in the tracker, 3.75% at CIT Bank, earns about $375. The national average 12-month CD pays 1.71%.
| Offer | Bank | APY | Term | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | CIT Bank | 3.75% | none | $5,000 |
| Savings | Barclays | 3.50% | none | $0 |
| Savings | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.40% | none | $0 |
| CD | Synchrony Bank | 4.35% | 60 Months | $0 |
| CD | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 4.35% | 24 Months | $500 |
| CD | American Express National Bank | 4.25% | 10 Months | $0 |
Rates are the banks' published APYs as tracked on the Banrox Bank Rates page, with the date next to each benchmark; they are not offers from Banrox and can change daily. Interest is before tax. The best offers are mostly online banks and are open to Arecibo residents like anyone else.
Banks near Arecibo
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Hatillo (6 miles) and Manati (15 miles). Manati, 15 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 3.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
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| Banks in Hatillo, PR | 6 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Manati, PR | 15 mi | 3 | 5 |
| Banks in San Sebastian, PR | 19 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Vega Baja, PR | 20 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Penuelas, PR | 27 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Aguadilla, PR | 28 mi | 3 | 5 |
| Banks in Ponce, PR | 28 mi | 3 | 14 |
| Banks in Yauco, PR | 28 mi | 3 | 3 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Arecibo
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Arecibo between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Largest banks in Arecibo by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Arecibo offices.
Short answer: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is the largest bank with offices in Arecibo, with $63.34 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 45 among U.S. banks by total assets. FirstBank Puerto Rico is second with $19.22 billion. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
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| Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | $63.34 billion | No. 45 | 3 | San Juan, PR |
| FirstBank Puerto Rico | $19.22 billion | No. 108 | 2 | Santurce, PR |
Total assets and ranks from FDIC BankFind as of June 30, 2026. Rank is among active banks that report total assets to the FDIC.
Banks in Arecibo: FAQ
How many banks are in Arecibo, PR?
Arecibo has 2 banks with 5 branches, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Which bank has the most branches in Arecibo?
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, with 3. FirstBank Puerto Rico has 2.
Is there a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico in Arecibo, PR?
Yes. FDIC data lists 3 Banco Popular de Puerto Rico branches in Arecibo as of September 5, 2026. Its branches are listed under Banco Popular de Puerto Rico above, with the address and directions for each.
Is there a FirstBank Puerto Rico in Arecibo, PR?
Yes. FDIC data lists 2 FirstBank Puerto Rico branches in Arecibo as of September 5, 2026. Its branches are listed under FirstBank Puerto Rico above, with the address and directions for each.
What is the oldest bank in Arecibo?
FirstBank Puerto Rico has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1949.
Did any bank branches open or close in Arecibo in the past year?
FDIC branch records show no branch openings between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Where can I find more banks near Arecibo?
Nearby cities with more banks include Hatillo, Manati, San Sebastian. Hatillo is 6 miles away with 2 banks.
How we build this page
Every figure above comes from one of these sources. Nothing is typed by hand, nothing is estimated.
| Data | Source | License | Updated | Data as of |
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| FDIC-insured banks: branches, main offices, total assets, dates established | FDIC BankFind Suite API | Public data (U.S. government) | Monthly import | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Savings and CD rates, national averages | Banrox Bank Rates | Banrox, from the banks' own rate pages and FDIC national rates | Weekly | see each rate |
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