CPB honored as Hawaii’s Best Bank by Forbes for 2025

(June 18, 2025) – At Central Pacific Bank (CPB), our team is driven by a shared mission: to put our customers and community first. We are honored to announce that CPB has once again been named the best bank in Hawaii by Forbes Magazine as part of its prestigious Best-In-State Banks 2025 list.

This distinguished recognition, compiled in partnership with Statista, the global leader in data analysis and rankings, is based on an independent nationwide survey of more than 26,000 U.S. consumers. Participants evaluated their primary or former checking account providers across a range of essential criteria, including overall satisfaction, trust, transparency in terms and conditions, quality of branch and digital services, customer service, and the value of financial advice provided.

“To be recognized as Hawaii’s top bank by Forbes for the third time in the past four years is a tremendous honor and a testament to the passion and dedication of our entire CPB team,” said Arnold Martines, Chairman, President, and CEO of Central Pacific Bank. “We are deeply grateful to our customers for their ongoing support and trust. This acknowledgement reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and meaningful community impact—every day.”

Explore the full Forbes Best-In-State Banks 2025 list by visiting the Forbes website here. 

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About Central Pacific Bank

Central Pacific Financial Corp. is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with approximately $7.41 billion in assets as of March, 31, 2025. Central Pacific Bank, its primary subsidiary, operates 27 branches and 55 ATMs in the State of Hawaii. Central Pacific Financial Corp. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “CPF.” For additional information, please visit: cpb.bank