Commerce Bank named one of America’s Best Banks by Forbes.

St. Louis, MO – Commerce Bank was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Banks 2025 list, ranking 37th in the nation and second in Missouri.

The annual list looks at the 200 largest publicly-traded banks and thrifts by assets and ranks the top 100 based on measured growth, credit quality and profitability. Forbes utilized data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence to evaluate 10 equally-weighted financial metrics for these rankings.

"It's an honor once again to be named one of the best banks in the country by Forbes,” said John Kemper, president and chief executive officer, Commerce Bank. “This recognition is a testament to our financial strength, diversified business model, and the deep relationships we share with our customers. The strength of our franchise is underpinned by a 160-year culture that enables our continued success.”

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About Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

With $32.0 billion in assets^{1 footnote 1}, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) is a regional bank holding company offering a full line of banking services through its subsidiaries, including payment solutions, investment management and securities brokerage. One of its subsidiaries, Commerce Bank, leverages nearly 160 years of proven strength and experience to help individuals and businesses solve financial challenges. In addition to offering payment solutions across the U.S., Commerce Bank currently operates full-service banking facilities across the Midwest including the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas, Springfield, Central Missouri, Central Illinois, Wichita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Denver. Beyond the Midwest, Commerce also maintains commercial offices in Dallas, Houston, Cincinnati, Nashville, Des Moines, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids and wealth offices in Dallas, Houston and Naples. Commerce delivers high-touch service and sophisticated financial solutions at regional branches, commercial and wealth offices, ATMs, online, mobile and through a 24/7 customer service line. Learn more at www.commercebank.com.

¹ As of December 31, 2024