Key Facts


Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution
founded in 1858

The bank has been headquartered in Honolulu since 1858 and has 58 branches throughout Hawaii, three in Guam, two in Saipan and a representative office in Tokyo, Japan. Its subsidiaries include First Hawaiian Leasing, (commercial equipment and vehicle leasing) and Bishop Street Capital Management (a registered investment advisor). With over 2200 employees, First Hawaiian Bank is one of the largest employers in the State of Hawaii.

Ranks #1 among all Hawaii's banks*


  • Total Assets
  • Total Deposits
  • Credit ratings from S&P, Moody's and Fitch (see below)
  • Merchant services credit card transactions
  • Consumer Loans

  • Commercial and industrial loans
  • Efficiency ratio
  • Automobile dealer inventory loans
  • Auto financing for consumers
  • Largest issuer of Visa and Mastercard credit cards

First and foremost a relationship bank

At First Hawaiian Bank we follow a simple relationship strategy. Every individual or business customer with $5,000 or more in deposits and loans is assigned a relationship banker. This individual focuses on serving the customer’s financial needs with professionalism and a sense of caring. The banker’s primary role is to simplify the customer’s life by taking care of all of their needs in one place.

Credit Ratings

Standard & Poor's
First Hawaiian Bank uninsured CDs:
long-term AA-; short-term A-1+

Moody's
First Hawaiian Bank deposits;
long-term Aa3; short-term P-1

Fitch
First Hawaiian Bank deposits;
long-term AA; short-term F1+


* Ranking as of December 31, 2006