# Zions Bancorporation competitors: and the alternatives

Source: https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/zions/competitors
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026

*Part of the [Zions Bancorporation AI strategy profile](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/zions). Peer group: Western Alliance Bancorporation, East West Bancorp, City National Bank (RBC), Columbia Banking System, BOK Financial Corporation, Cullen/Frost Bankers, First Interstate BancSystem, Banc of California.*

## Who are Zions Bancorporation's competitors, and what are the alternatives?

Zions' 2025 10-K, filed February 24, 2026, names its primary competitors for loans, deposits and other banking services as commercial banks, credit unions, fintechs and private credit or debt funds, and says credit unions are particularly prominent in Utah and Idaho. It runs seven local brands with 407 branches in 11 Western states. In its home states the rivals change by affiliate: Zions Bank ranks second by deposits in Utah and fifth in Idaho, where First Interstate (20 branches) and Columbia (25) also operate; National Bank of Arizona and Nevada State Bank each rank fifth, against Phoenix-based Western Alliance; Amegy ranks eighth in Texas, where Frost runs about 204 financial centers and Prosperity 283; California Bank & Trust ranks 13th in California, where East West is the largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Southern California. In commercial banking the field has been reshaped by mergers: Comerica and Cadence, both in Zions' proxy peer group, were absorbed by Fifth Third and Huntington. The non-bank rivals are clearest in two places. In lending, the 10-K itself names private credit or debt funds. In everyday banking, Chime had 10.4 million active members in June 2026 and Block lists banks among the competitors of Square and Cash App. In digital reach the national banks lead: Chase counted 74.6 million active digital customers in 2025 and Bank of America 60 million digital clients. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm), [Columbia Banking System (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887343/000088734326000088/colb-20251231.htm), [Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm), [Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm), [Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm), [East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm), [Fifth Third](https://53.com/content/fifth-third/en/media-center/press-releases/2026/press-release-2026-09-08.html), [Huntington (PR Newswire)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huntington-bank-completes-merger-with-cadence-bank-expanding-presence-across-texas-and-the-south-302676243.html), [Chime](https://investors.chime.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chime-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results), [Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000162828026012254/xyz-20251231.htm), [JPMorgan Chase & Co. (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/19617/000162828026008131/jpm-20251231.htm), [Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html))

## What does Zions say about its competition?

"We operate in a highly competitive environment. Our primary competitors for loans, deposits, and other banking services generally include commercial banks, credit unions, fintechs, and private credit or debt funds. Many of these financial institutions lack a physical presence within our geographic footprint, but actively pursue business through digital channels and other remote means. Credit unions, however, are particularly prominent, active, and competitive within several of our footprint states, including Utah and Idaho, which heightens local competition for customers and deposits." ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

"Additional competition arises from finance companies, mutual fund providers, insurance companies, brokerage firms, securities dealers, investment banks, nondepository financial institutions ("NDFIs"), and other nontraditional financial institutions. Many of these competitors operate under fewer regulatory constraints and possess greater capabilities to develop, deploy, and deliver innovative financial products, services, and technologies. They may also benefit from lower operating costs, tax advantages, and reduced regulatory burdens." ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

"The financial services industry is experiencing rapid technological transformation, marked by the continual introduction of new technology-driven products and services. These innovations include advanced methods for customers to make payments and manage accounts, such as mobile payment solutions, digital wallets, and digital assets. Our competitive strengths lie in the quality of service we provide, our deep understanding of the local communities we serve, the accessibility of our branch and office network, the breadth of our products and services offerings, and the strength of our customer relationships." ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

From the risk factors of the same 10-K: "Larger banks often benefit from greater resources and economies of scale, enabling them to maintain advanced capabilities and accelerate the development or adoption of digital and emerging technologies. In addition, fintechs and other technology-driven platforms are expanding their presence, offering a wide variety of products and services that challenge traditional banking models." And: "Consolidation in our industry, whether through smaller banks merging to create larger, more competitive institutions or through combinations of banks and non-bank entities, may intensify competitive pressures, particularly in affected regions or for specific products." (2025 Form 10-K, filed February 24, 2026.) ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

## Who competes with Zions in each of its businesses?

| Business line | Competitor | Type | Why it competes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home region: Utah, Idaho and the Mountain West | Credit unions in Utah and Idaho | Credit union | Zions' 10-K says credit unions are 'particularly prominent, active, and competitive' in several footprint states, including Utah and Idaho, where Zions Bank runs 92 and 25 branches and ranks second and fifth by deposits. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Home region: Utah, Idaho and the Mountain West | [First Interstate BancSystem](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/first-interstate) | Bank | First Interstate's 2025 10-K reports 20 Idaho branches (ninth by deposits, 4.2%), 15 Wyoming branches (first, 13.3%) and 19 in Colorado; Zions Bank operates in Idaho and Wyoming and Vectra in Colorado. ([First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Home region: Utah, Idaho and the Mountain West | [Columbia Banking System](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/columbia) | Bank | Columbia's 2025 10-K lists 25 Idaho branches (12th by deposits), four in Nevada, seven in Arizona and one each in Utah and Colorado, alongside its Oregon and Washington base, where Zions operates The Commerce Bank of Washington and of Oregon. ([Columbia Banking System (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887343/000088734326000088/colb-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Home region: Utah, Idaho and the Mountain West | [Glacier Bancorp](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/glacier) | Bank | Glacier bought Bank of Idaho, with 15 branches and $1.1 billion of deposits, for $245.4 million in stock (announced January 2025), adding scale in a state where Zions Bank ranks fifth by deposits. ([American Banker](https://americanbanker.com/news/glacier-in-montana-takes-prolific-acquisition-strategy-to-idaho), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Western Alliance Bancorporation](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/western-alliance) | Bank | Phoenix-based Western Alliance operates in Arizona, Nevada and California cities and held $77.6 billion of deposits at December 31, 2025; Zions' National Bank of Arizona and Nevada State Bank each rank fifth by deposits in those states, and Western Alliance sits in Zions' proxy peer group. ([Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Cullen/Frost Bankers](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/frost) | Bank | Frost operates about 204 financial centers across Texas, including Houston, Amegy's home, and planned about 15 new branches and 150 hires for 2026; Amegy ranks eighth by deposits in Texas with 76 branches. ([Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm), [Banking Dive](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/frost-bank-texas-growth-mergers-acquisitions-fifth-third-huntington/811110/), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Prosperity Bancshares](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/prosperity) | Bank | Houston-based Prosperity conducted business at 283 full-service banking centers at December 31, 2025, a larger network than Amegy's 76 Texas branches. ([Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [BOK Financial](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bok-financial) | Bank | BOK Financial offers full-service banking in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona, all Zions states, with about 1% of deposits in Dallas-Fort Worth and about 3% in Denver; it is a member of Zions' proxy peer group. ([BOK Financial (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/875357/000087535726000013/bokf-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Fifth Third Bancorp (Comerica)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/fifth-third) | Bank | Fifth Third absorbed Comerica, a member of Zions' proxy peer group, and in September 2026 moved 293 Comerica banking centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas onto its platforms. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm), [Fifth Third](https://53.com/content/fifth-third/en/media-center/press-releases/2026/press-release-2026-09-08.html)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Huntington Bancshares](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/huntington) | Bank | Huntington bought Dallas-based Veritex in October 2025 and Cadence Bank, a member of Zions' proxy peer group, in February 2026; its CEO calls Texas a springboard. ([Dallas Business Journal](https://bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2025/10/27/huntington-veritex-cadence-integration.html), [Huntington (PR Newswire)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huntington-bank-completes-merger-with-cadence-bank-expanding-presence-across-texas-and-the-south-302676243.html), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [East West Bancorp](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/east-west) | Bank | East West is the largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Southern California and has 96 US branches in California, Texas, Nevada and four other states; California Bank & Trust ranks 13th by deposits in California. ([East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | [Banc of California](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/banc-of-california) | Bank | Banc of California serves small, middle-market and venture-backed businesses through 79 full-service branches throughout California and in Denver, and its 10-K says its most direct loan competition comes from larger regional and national banks. ([SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1169770/000162828026012946/banc-20251231.htm)) |
| Commercial banking across the Southwest, Texas and California | Private credit and debt funds | Non-bank lender | Zions' 10-K names private credit or debt funds among its primary competitors for loans, and says many such competitors operate under fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower operating costs. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Retail deposits, checking and digital banking | [JPMorgan Chase](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/jpmorgan-chase) | Bank | Chase reported 74.6 million active digital customers, 61.7 million active mobile customers and 5,083 branches in 2025, the scale of the larger banks Zions' 10-K says can accelerate adoption of digital technology. ([JPMorgan Chase & Co. (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/19617/000162828026008131/jpm-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Retail deposits, checking and digital banking | [Wells Fargo](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/wells-fargo) | Bank | A national bank of the kind Zions' 10-K describes as benefiting from greater resources and economies of scale; it reported more than 33 million mobile active users in February 2026. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Wells Fargo (Business Wire)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326542274/en/Wells-Fargo-Reaches-Major-Digital-Milestones)) |
| Retail deposits, checking and digital banking | [Chime](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/chime) | Fintech | Zions' 10-K names fintechs among its primary competitors and says many lack a physical presence in its footprint but pursue business digitally; Chime's 10-K claims a significant cost advantage over traditional banks, and it had 10.4 million active members at June 30, 2026. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Chime via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1795586/000179558626000013/chym-20251231.htm), [Chime](https://investors.chime.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chime-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results)) |
| Retail deposits, checking and digital banking | [Cash App (Block)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Fintech | Block's 2025 10-K lists banks among Cash App's competitors in peer-to-peer payments and debit cards; Cash App had 59 million monthly transacting actives in December 2025. ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000162828026012254/xyz-20251231.htm)) |
| Small business banking and merchant services | [Bank of America](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bank-of-america) | Bank | Bank of America calls itself the number one small business lender in the US, citing FDIC data, and serves 4 million small businesses; Zions was the 14th largest SBA 7(a) lender in the US in 2025. ([Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html), [Zions Bank](https://zionsbank.com/content/dam/zbna/atlas/pdfs/localized/zfnb/about-us/Community-Commitment_web.pdf)) |
| Small business banking and merchant services | [Square (Block)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Payments company | Block's 10-K lists banks that provide payment processing, checking, savings, loans and payroll among Square's competitors; Zions sells merchant processing and commercial and small-business cards. ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000162828026012254/xyz-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |

## How do the AI and digital offerings of Zions's competitors compare?

Zions first, then each competitor. Use-case counts, index scores and latest moves are computed from our profiles of each company; "No profile" means this site has no page on it yet.

| Company | AI or digital offering | On the record (our profiles) | Latest dated AI move |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Zions Bancorporation (this page)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/zions) | A modern core plus a Gemini-based enterprise AI platform ([American Banker](https://americanbanker.com/news/2025-the-most-powerful-women-to-watch-no-3-jennifer-smith-zions-bancorporation), [American Banker](https://americanbanker.com/news/zions-revamped-tech-leadership-team-eyes-ai-stablecoins), [Banking Dive](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/zions-jennifer-smith-cio-technology-operations-chief-leaving-mayer-collins/813657/)) | [Index 59.6 (#48); 16 use cases, 10 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/zions) | Q2 2026 10-Q lists AI among emerging-technology risks (Aug 6, 2026) ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000111/zions-20260630.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000083/zions-20260331.htm)) |
| Credit unions in Utah and Idaho | Not disclosed | No profile | Not disclosed |
| [First Interstate BancSystem](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/first-interstate) | Commercial Loan Onboarding Agent co-created on Fiserv agentOS (pilot, May 2026) ([American Banker](https://americanbanker.com/news/fiserv-has-co-created-ai-agents-with-six-banks-and-openai), [Fiserv via Amazon press centre](https://press.aboutamazon.com/aws/2026/5/fiserv-launches-agentos-the-operating-system-for-agentic-ai-in-banking)) | [Index 51.3 (#56); 11 use cases, 5 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/first-interstate) | Jeff Lee named chief operations officer (Aug 21, 2026) ([First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000088/fibk-20260821.htm), [First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000092/fibk-20260914.htm)) |
| [Columbia Banking System](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/columbia) | AI customer-support assistant: three AI chats per human call (April 2026) ([Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/columbia-colb-q1-2026-earnings-235221791.html)) | [Index 63.3 (#45); 16 use cases, 15 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/columbia) | Barclays conference: AI answers most client messages (Sep 15, 2026) ([Investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/columbia-banking-system-at-barclays-conference-discipline-drives-gains-93CH-4902099)) |
| [Glacier Bancorp](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/glacier) | Not disclosed | [Index 2 (#117); 10 use cases, 7 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/glacier) | Glacier Bank invests in the Cari tokenised-deposit network (Sep 2, 2026) ([Cari via Business Wire (Morningstar)](https://morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20260902910423/cari-raises-over-30-million-in-first-tranche-of-initial-funding-round-backed-entirely-by-banks)) |
| [Western Alliance Bancorporation](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/western-alliance) | Enterprise AI program: 150,000+ employee hours saved, lending cycle time down 25% (May 2026) ([Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026033850/wal_investordayx2026xfin.htm)) | [Index 71.8 (#32); 17 use cases, 16 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/western-alliance) | AI team first used to defend against Mythos (Sep 16, 2026) ([Investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/western-alliance-at-barclays-conference-shift-to-profits-buybacks-93CH-4904090)) |
| [Cullen/Frost Bankers](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/frost) | Contact Center Copilot and Blend digital account opening, with completion rates up from 50% to 80% (August 2026) ([Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000049/a2q-2026finalinvestorpre.htm), [Business Wire via FT Markets](https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/full?dockey=600-202608180800BIZWIRE_USPRX____20260818_BW315276-1)) | [Index 49.3 (#58); 9 use cases, 7 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/frost) | Blend 'Ecosystem Expander' award (Aug 27, 2026) ([Business Wire via Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/blend-honors-seven-customers-best-200000530.html)) |
| [Prosperity Bancshares](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/prosperity) | Real-time core (converted February 2026) ([Prosperity Bank](https://prosperitybankusa.com/system-upgrade), [Prosperity Bank](https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DNA-Core-Upgrade-4-page-letter.pdf), [Prosperity Bancshares](https://prosperitybankusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Earnings-Release_Q1-2026_2.pdf), [Prosperity Bancshares](https://prosperitybankusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IP-2Q26-Final_51ca22.pdf), [American Banker](https://www.americanbanker.com/news/prosperity-to-acquire-rival-houston-bank-in-2-billion-deal), [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/prosperity-bancshares-pb-q2-2026-004414452.html)) | [Index 40 (#71); 8 use cases, 4 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/prosperity) | Q2 2026 10-Q repeats the AI risk bullet (Aug 6, 2026) ([Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526338254/pb-20260630.htm)) |
| [BOK Financial](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bok-financial) | Not disclosed | [Index 41.8 (#69); 6 use cases, 4 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bok-financial) | 18th for customer reputation (Aug 17, 2026) ([American Banker](https://www.americanbanker.com/news/top-banks-by-reputation-2026-customers)) |
| [Fifth Third Bancorp (Comerica)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/fifth-third) | Jeanie virtual assistant, bilingual in English and Spanish (September 2026) ([Investing.com](https://investing.com/news/transcripts/fifth-third-at-barclays-conference-comerica-deal-lifts-growth-plans-93CH-4901613)) | [Index 84 (#14); 13 use cases, 10 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/fifth-third) | AI chief Jay Budzik describes the lending-model upgrade (Oct 12, 2026) ([Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering](https://mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/news-events/news/articles/2026/alum-spotlight-jay-budzik.html)) |
| [Huntington Bancshares](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/huntington) | Agentic process transformation, run from finance ([Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/04/24/huntington-bancshares-cfo-ai-strategist/), [American Banker](https://www.americanbanker.com/news/huntington-banks-plan-to-obtain-a-return-on-generative-ai), [The Wall Street Journal (Deloitte CFO Journal)](https://deloitte.wsj.com/cfo/banking-on-ai-huntingtons-cfo-on-innovation-and-risk-oversight-80b35afb)) | [Index 84.2 (#13); 17 use cases, 15 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/huntington) | Named a Coverbase enterprise customer (Sep 29, 2026) ([Coverbase (GlobeNewswire)](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/29/3370991/0/en/coverbase-adds-third-party-risk-veterans-as-enterprise-adoption-accelerates.html)) |
| [East West Bancorp](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/east-west) | Online FX trading with straight-through processing and a multi-currency mobile app (not described as AI) ([Investing.com](https://investing.com/news/transcripts/east-west-bank-at-barclays-conference-growth-fees-and-capital-93CH-4900251)) | [Index 49.2 (#59); 10 use cases, 8 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/east-west) | Barclays conference: CFO describes everyday AI use (Sep 14, 2026) ([Investing.com](https://investing.com/news/transcripts/east-west-bank-at-barclays-conference-growth-fees-and-capital-93CH-4900251)) |
| [Banc of California](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/banc-of-california) | More than 80% of developers use AI daily; Copilot with nearly universal employee access (April 2026) ([Yahoo Finance (Motley Fool transcript)](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/banc-california-banc-q1-2026-182536514.html)) | [Index 34.7 (#82); 14 use cases, 10 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/banc-of-california) | Q2 2026 10-Q lists AI among competing technologies (Aug 7, 2026) ([SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1169770/000162828026054876/banc-20260630.htm)) |
| Private credit and debt funds | Not disclosed | No profile | Not disclosed |
| [JPMorgan Chase](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/jpmorgan-chase) | Smart Cash AI cash tool in a targeted pilot (October 2026) ([Banking Dive](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/jpmorgan-dimon-ai-agents-bank-customers-liability-transfer/832870)) | [Index 89 (#6); 15 use cases, 8 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/jpmorgan-chase) | Q3 2026 call: outside AI agents stay blocked; AI spend put near $700 million (Oct 13, 2026) ([CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/13/jpmorgan-ai-agents-account-access.html), [Banking Dive](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/jpmorgan-dimon-ai-agents-bank-customers-liability-transfer/832870), [American Banker](https://www.americanbanker.com/news/jpmorgan-warns-of-risks-to-consumers-who-rely-on-ai-agents)) |
| [Wells Fargo](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/wells-fargo) | Fargo virtual assistant: more than 1 billion interactions in under three years (March 2026) ([Wells Fargo (Business Wire)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326542274/en/Wells-Fargo-Reaches-Major-Digital-Milestones)) | [Index 88.8 (#7); 16 use cases, 13 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/wells-fargo) | Q3 2026 call: AI agents in code, marketing, cyber, underwriting (Oct 13, 2026) ([PYMNTS](https://pymnts.com/earnings/2026/wells-fargo-enhances-banking-capabilities-using-ai-and-digital-assets), [Wells Fargo](https://www.wellsfargo.com/assets/pdf/about/investor-relations/earnings/third-quarter-2026-earnings.pdf)) |
| [Chime](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/chime) | Jade, an in-app AI financial partner available to some members ([Chime](https://help.chime.com/manage-money-56350c4d/jade-financial-partner-09a6e8e3/what-is-jade-financial-partner-d9c77341)) | [8 use cases, 6 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/chime) | Agreement to acquire Stride Bank (Sep 8, 2026) ([Chime](https://investors.chime.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chime-announces-agreement-acquire-stride-bank)) |
| [Cash App (Block)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Moneybot consumer agent: over 1 million weekly engaged accounts (June 30, 2026) ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000119312526335117/d91486dex991.htm)) | [7 use cases, 6 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Q2 2026: Moneybot passes 1 million weekly engaged accounts (Aug 5, 2026) ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000119312526335117/d91486dex991.htm)) |
| [Bank of America](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bank-of-america) | Erica virtual assistant: more than 24.6 million clients helped ([Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html)) | [Index 97.3 (#1); 18 use cases, 16 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bank-of-america) | Treasury, FinCEN and OCC impose $1.21 billion in AML and sanctions penalties (Oct 13, 2026) ([U.S. Department of the Treasury](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0657), [Office of the Comptroller of the Currency](https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2026/nr-occ-2026-89.html), [Banking Dive](https://bankingdive.com/news/bofa-fined-1-21-billion-over-aml-bsa-occ-treasury/832915)) |
| [Square (Block)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Managerbot, an AI business agent for Square sellers ([Square](https://squareup.com/us/en/press/managerbot-open-beta)) | [7 use cases, 6 in production](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Q2 2026: Moneybot passes 1 million weekly engaged accounts (Aug 5, 2026) ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000119312526335117/d91486dex991.htm)) |

## Who should look beyond Zions, and where?

| If you are | Look at | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customers who want an AI virtual assistant inside the banking app | [Bank of America (Erica) or Wells Fargo (Fargo)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bank-of-america) | Zions says it has deliberately avoided fully autonomous AI in client-facing decisions. Erica helps more than 24.6 million clients, and Fargo passed 1 billion interactions in March 2026. ([American Banker](https://americanbanker.com/news/zions-revamped-tech-leadership-team-eyes-ai-stablecoins), [Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html), [Wells Fargo (Business Wire)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326542274/en/Wells-Fargo-Reaches-Major-Digital-Milestones)) |
| People who need branches outside the 11 Western states | [JPMorgan Chase or Bank of America](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/jpmorgan-chase) | Zions' 407 branches are in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming (December 31, 2025). Chase reported 5,083 branches in 2025 and Bank of America runs 3,500 financial centers. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [JPMorgan Chase & Co. (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/19617/000162828026008131/jpm-20251231.htm), [Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html)) |
| Businesses that bank across the US and Asia | [East West Bancorp](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/east-west) | Zions' 2025 assets and revenue were all in or derived from the US. East West calls itself the largest independent US bank focused on clients operating in both the US and Asia, with branches in China and Hong Kong. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm)) |
| Venture-backed and technology companies looking for a specialist bank | [Western Alliance (Innovation Banking)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/western-alliance) | Western Alliance's Innovation Banking unit had a $5 billion portfolio and 1,800+ clients, 97% of them sponsor-backed, at its May 2026 investor day. Zions' 10-K says its commercial customers are primarily small and medium-sized businesses. ([Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026033850/wal_investordayx2026xfin.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Customers who want a branchless, app-only checking account | [Chime](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/chime) | Zions competes on its branch and office network, by its own account. Chime's model avoids branches, it had 10.4 million active members at June 30, 2026, and some members can use Jade, its in-app AI financial partner. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Chime](https://investors.chime.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chime-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results), [Chime](https://help.chime.com/manage-money-56350c4d/jade-financial-partner-09a6e8e3/what-is-jade-financial-partner-d9c77341)) |
| Sellers who want card acceptance and point-of-sale software from one provider | [Square (Block)](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/fintech/block) | Block's 10-K lists point-of-sale software providers and banks that offer payment processing, checking, loans and payroll among Square's competitors; Zions offers merchant processing as one of its commercial products. ([Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000162828026012254/xyz-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |

## Where does each Zions affiliate rank, and who is bigger there?

Zions' own deposit ranks from its 2025 10-K (FDIC deposit market share for full-service institutions with at least three branches, June 30, 2025; branches at December 31, 2025), with the rivals on the record in each state.

| Affiliate and state | Branches | Deposit rank | Rivals on the record |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zions Bank: Utah, Idaho, Wyoming | 92 Utah, 25 Idaho, 1 Wyoming | 2nd in Utah; 5th in Idaho | Credit unions, which Zions calls particularly prominent in Utah and Idaho; First Interstate 9th in Idaho and 1st in Wyoming; Columbia 12th in Idaho ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm), [Columbia Banking System (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887343/000088734326000088/colb-20251231.htm)) |
| Amegy Bank: Texas | 76 | 8th | Frost, about 204 financial centers; Prosperity, 283 banking centers; Huntington via Veritex and Cadence ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm), [Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm), [Dallas Business Journal](https://bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2025/10/27/huntington-veritex-cadence-integration.html)) |
| California Bank & Trust: California | 77 | 13th | East West, the largest independent commercial bank headquartered in Southern California; Banc of California, 79 branches; Columbia, 104 California branches ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm), [SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1169770/000162828026012946/banc-20251231.htm), [Columbia Banking System (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887343/000088734326000088/colb-20251231.htm)) |
| National Bank of Arizona: Arizona | 56 | 5th | Western Alliance, headquartered in Phoenix; Fifth Third after converting Comerica's Arizona banking centers ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm), [Fifth Third](https://53.com/content/fifth-third/en/media-center/press-releases/2026/press-release-2026-09-08.html)) |
| Nevada State Bank: Nevada | 43 | 5th | Western Alliance, with locations in Las Vegas, Reno and five other Nevada cities ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm)) |
| Vectra Bank Colorado: Colorado, New Mexico | 33 Colorado, 1 New Mexico | 15th in Colorado | BOK Financial, about 3% of Denver deposits; First Interstate, 19 Colorado branches ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [BOK Financial (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/875357/000087535726000013/bokf-20251231.htm), [First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm)) |

## How does Zions' branch network compare with its Western rivals'?

Branch counts as each bank reports them in its 2025 10-K.

| Bank | Branches | Where | As of |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zions | 407 | 11 Western states, under seven local brands | December 31, 2025 ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm)) |
| Columbia | 362 (109 Oregon, 111 Washington, 104 California, 25 Idaho, 7 Arizona, 4 Nevada, 1 Colorado, 1 Utah) | Eight Western states | Deposit data June 30, 2025 ([Columbia Banking System (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887343/000088734326000088/colb-20251231.htm)) |
| First Interstate | 289 | Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and six other states | December 31, 2025 ([First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm)) |
| Prosperity | 283 full-service banking centers | Headquartered in Houston | December 31, 2025 ([Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm)) |
| Cullen/Frost | About 204 financial centers | Texas | December 31, 2025 ([Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm)) |
| East West | 96 US branches, plus branches in China and Hong Kong | California, Texas, New York, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada | December 31, 2025 ([East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm)) |

## Common questions

### Who are Zions Bancorporation's biggest competitors?

By its own 10-K: commercial banks, credit unions, fintechs and private credit or debt funds. By name, state by state: credit unions and First Interstate in Utah and Idaho, Western Alliance in Arizona and Nevada, Frost and Prosperity in Texas, East West and Banc of California in California, BOK Financial in Colorado and New Mexico, and the national banks everywhere. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [First Interstate BancSystem (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/860413/000086041326000011/fibk-20251231.htm), [Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm), [Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm), [Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm), [East West Bancorp (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069157/000106915726000009/ewbc-20251231.htm), [BOK Financial (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/875357/000087535726000013/bokf-20251231.htm))

### Do credit unions compete with Zions Bank in Utah?

Yes, and Zions says so directly. Its 2025 10-K says credit unions are particularly prominent, active and competitive in several footprint states, including Utah and Idaho, which heightens local competition for customers and deposits. Zions Bank runs 92 Utah branches and ranks second there by deposits. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

### Is Western Alliance a competitor of Zions?

Yes, in Arizona, Nevada and California commercial banking. Western Alliance is headquartered in Phoenix with locations across Arizona, Nevada and California, and it sits in Zions' 2026 proxy peer group. Zions' National Bank of Arizona and Nevada State Bank each rank fifth by deposits in their states. ([Western Alliance Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1212545/000162828026010336/wal-20251231.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filing)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000052/zions-20260318.htm), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

### Who competes with Amegy Bank in Texas?

Frost, with about 204 financial centers across Texas and about 15 new branches planned for 2026; Prosperity, with 283 banking centers; BOK Financial in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio; and Huntington after buying Veritex and Cadence. Amegy ranks eighth by Texas deposits with 76 branches. ([Cullen/Frost Bankers (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/39263/000003926326000011/cfr-20251231.htm), [Banking Dive](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/frost-bank-texas-growth-mergers-acquisitions-fifth-third-huntington/811110/), [Prosperity Bancshares (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068851/000119312526077437/pb-20251231.htm), [BOK Financial (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/875357/000087535726000013/bokf-20251231.htm), [Huntington (PR Newswire)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/huntington-bank-completes-merger-with-cadence-bank-expanding-presence-across-texas-and-the-south-302676243.html), [Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

### Is Chime a competitor of Zions?

By category, yes. Zions' 10-K lists fintechs among its primary competitors and says many competitors without a physical presence pursue business through digital channels. Chime's 10-K claims a cost advantage over traditional banks, and it had 10.4 million active members at June 30, 2026. Neither company names the other. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm), [Chime via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1795586/000179558626000013/chym-20251231.htm), [Chime](https://investors.chime.com/news-releases/news-release-details/chime-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results))

### Does private credit compete with Zions?

Zions says it does: its 2025 10-K names private credit or debt funds among its primary competitors for loans, alongside commercial banks, credit unions and fintechs. Zions itself offers loan syndication and private credit placement services through its capital markets business. ([Zions Bancorporation (SEC filings)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109380/000010938026000046/zions-20251231.htm))

### What are alternatives to Zions for small business banking?

Bank of America calls itself the number one US small business lender (FDIC data), serving 4 million small businesses, and Square sells payments, point-of-sale software and banking to sellers. Zions was the 14th largest SBA 7(a) lender in 2025 and received 15 Coalition Greenwich awards in middle-market and small-business banking in February 2026. ([Bank of America Newsroom](https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/company-overview/bank-of-america-fast-facts.html), [Block, Inc. via SEC EDGAR](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1512673/000162828026012254/xyz-20251231.htm), [Zions Bank](https://zionsbank.com/content/dam/zbna/atlas/pdfs/localized/zfnb/about-us/Community-Commitment_web.pdf), [Zions Bancorporation via PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zions-bancorporation-receives-15-coalition-greenwich-best-bank-awards-for-2026-302693635.html))

## Peers on this site

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- [BOK Financial Corporation AI strategy](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bok-financial) · [vs peers](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/bok-financial/vs-peers)
- [Cullen/Frost Bankers AI strategy](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/frost) · [vs peers](https://www.bankingnewsai.com/banks/frost/vs-peers)
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## Sources

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