JPMorgan Chase celebrates the opening of its 1,000th new branch in Charlotte, North Carolina, surpassing competitors’ total branch count. The bank plans to open 500 more locations by 2027. Other major banks like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are also expanding their branch networks, aiming to capture more deposits.

The U.S. banking industry is experiencing a branch expansion trend as banks compete for deposits following the 2008 financial crisis. JPMorgan’s move to expand in Charlotte puts it in direct competition with Bank of America, which has a dominant market share in the city. Chase aims to capitalize on the area’s population growth and wealth influx with its branch network expansion.

JPMorgan projects that its newer branches will bring in over $160 billion in additional deposits, with each branch breaking even within four years. By completing its expansion plans, Chase will have added over 1,100 branches, renovated 4,300 locations, and entered 80 new markets, making it more accessible to 75% of the U.S. population.

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