We are pleased to announce that Friendly Hills Bank has officially changed its name to First Pacific Bank. The previously announced name change was completed in December of 2022.
In September of 2023, Friendly Hills Bancorp, the holding company for First Pacific Bank, completed its corporate rebranding and officially changed its name to First Pacific Bancorp.
Welcome to First Pacific Bank
Over the last year, the Bank has grown its footprint and client base expanding beyond Los Angeles County to include Orange County, the Inland Empire, and most recently, San Diego County. The newly adopted name represents a continued investment in the company’s strong future and more accurately reflects its present-day mission, vision, and market position. We are excited about the future and look forward to creating long-term value for our clients and the communities we serve.
On behalf of all of us at First Pacific Bank, we thank you for your support. To learn more, view the information provided below.
Friendly Hills Bank was named after the community of Friendly Hills and was founded in Whittier and later expanded to Santa Fe Springs. Over the last year, the Bank has grown its footprint and client base expanding beyond Los Angeles County to include Orange County, the Inland Empire, and most recently, San Diego County.
To support the company’s ongoing growth, it was important that the Bank’s name represented its present-day and future mission, vision, and market position. The name First Pacific Bank reinforces our dedication to supporting the banking needs of Southern California’s vibrant business community. It also speaks to our new mission and vision and provides a strong identity for future growth and advancement.
While the Bank’s name did change, ownership, management, and operations did not.
The new name, along with a new logo and website, took effect on December 14, 2022.
The company announced on September 15, 2023, that it completed its corporate rebranding and officially changed the name of its holding company to First Pacific Bancorp.
All phone numbers remained the same.
The domain name for our email addresses has changed from @friendlyhillsbank.com to @firstpacbank.com For example, the new email address for general inquiries has changed from fhbcontactus@friendlyhillsbank.com to fhbcontactus@firstpacbank.com. Our team members will continue to receive emails sent to @friendlyhillsbank.com.
Customer account numbers did not change.
The Bank’s routing number has not changed and remains 122244249.
Yes, all debit cards and credit card holders will receive a new card in early 2023. You may continue to use your existing card(s) for the time being.
Once you place a request to reorder checks, you will be issued new checks that reflect the new name. We will continue to accept Friendly Hills Bank checks indefinitely.
First Pacific Bancorp common stock continues to be quoted on the OTC Markets Pink marketplace under the new ticker symbol FPBC (formerly FHLB). Shareholders of the Company do not need to take any action.
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