Fairfield County Personal and Business Banking Blog

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all First County Bank branches will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all First County Bank branches will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

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June 28, 2023

First County Bank Foundation Donates $515,000 to Local Nonprofits

Community Focus,Press Releases,Bank News,Foundation News

June 25, 2023

Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft

Security,Bank News

June 21, 2023

First County Bank Welcomes Two New Corporators

Press Releases,Bank News

June 13, 2023

Banking Solutions for Attorneys: IOLTA at First County Bank

Products & Services,Bank News

May 17, 2023

Discover the Benefits of Opening CDs at First County Bank

Smart Savings Tips,Bank News

April 14, 2023

Why Your Money is Safer at First County Bank

April 13, 2023

First County Bank’s FirstPrize $avings Account Drawing Awarded to Norwalk Resident

Press Releases,Bank News

January 30, 2023

New Domain Invoice Scam Targets Business Owners

Security,Bank News

January 26, 2023

Norwalk Resident is Latest Winner of First County Bank’s FirstPrize $avings Account Drawing

Press Releases,Bank News

January 13, 2023

First County Bank Promotes Lynn Long to Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Press Releases,Bank News

January 5, 2023

First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Annual CommunityFirst Grant Applications: Online Applications Due by 3/31/23

Press Releases,Foundation News,Bank News

November 3, 2022

Stamford Resident is Latest Winner of First County Bank’s FirstPrize $avings Account Drawing

Press Releases,Bank News

Bank News

First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Annual CommunityFirst Grant Applications: Online Applications Due by 3/31/25

First County Bank’s FirstPrize Savings Drawing Awarded to Stamford Resident

First County Bank Chairman and CEO Robert J. Granata Receives Person of Vision Award

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