While things might look different from our beginnings in 1927, who we are at our core hasn’t changed. Now, nearly a century later, we’re excited to debut our refreshed brand while still maintaining our who we are—who we’ve always been: real people, offering real solutions. We're not just bankers; we're partners invested in your success. We're here to transform aspirations into achievements and dreams into reality.
Who We Are
At Valley Bank, we don’t just invest in your business. We power your ambitions: how to focus them, grow them, and most importantly, make them resilient for the future. We’re the leading commercial bank built for growth—with over $62 billion in assets and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US. With more than 3,800 employees across real estate, commercial & industrial, healthcare, nonprofit, government contracting and more, we help you focus your vision and then prioritize the solutions you need to achieve it. It’s how we’ve been working since 1927, and what makes us the partner you can turn to confidently, to power your tomorrow.
Valley at a Glance
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$62 Billion
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$48.8 Billion
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Careers & Programs
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Transforming aspirations into achievements and dreams into reality
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Our History
95+ Years of Service
Founded in 1927 as the Passaic Park Trust Company. The Bank changed its name in the mid 1930's to the Bank of Passaic and Trust Company. In 1956 the Bank acquired the Bank of Allwood located in Clifton, NJ. At the same time, the name was changed to The Bank of Passaic and Clifton.
The acquisition of the Bank of Wayne in 1976 created a need for a new identity, and the name Valley National Bank was chosen. Since 1976, Valley has been committed to an expansion strategy dedicated to the highest level of service, and it has continued to grow and strengthen its regional commitment through the following acquisitions:

ESG Reporting
Environmental Sustainability
Sustainability means committing to new ways to leave the world better than we found it. We continue to learn, and share next steps in our ESG Report.

2023 CSR Report
Investing in our communities to help strengthen community and economic development and support small businesses, and low-to-moderate income (LMI) neighborhoods and individuals is our mission. See all the impactful ways we made a difference.

Community
Community Commitment
Valley is committed to meeting the needs of the communities in which we operate, including low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.