First Merchants named to Forbes' World's Best Banks 2026 list

First Merchants Bank, a $21 billion-asset financial institution, has been recognized on Forbes World Best Banks 2026 list. This annual ranking, developed with Statista, evaluates banks based on customer trust, service quality, and overall experience, drawing from over 54,000 customer responses across 34 countries. The recognition highlights First Merchants' long-standing commitment to balancing digital innovation with meaningful in-person service and community-based decision making, reinforcing its reputation as a high-performing institution with deep local ties.