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Your trusted local partner in Hawaii. We got you.

As a nimble, approachable, and deeply rooted local bank, Central Pacific Bank is proud to be the trusted financial partner for Hawaiʻi’s small businesses, emerging professionals, and families.

Empowering our local ecosystem.

At Central Pacific Bank, we believe our greatest strength lies in the success of the communities we serve. We are deeply committed to empowering Hawaiʻi's diverse ecosystem by providing clear, personalized financial guidance tailored to the unique goals of our local small businesses, growing families, and international partners.

A trusted financial partner for all of Hawaiʻi. 

  • Small businesses:

    As the #1 market leader in SBA lending, we proudly carry on our heritage of supporting Hawaiʻi's entrepreneurs and fueling the growth of local businesses.

  • Individuals and families:

    We empower locals with clear, transparent financial tools and personalized advice to confidently manage their daily spending while building long-term wealth.

  • International partners:

    Delivering culturally aware, multilingual support, we expertly guide our international clients in seamlessly managing their complex cross-border financial lives.

Deep Roots in the Community.

At Central Pacific Bank, we strive to always put the needs of our customers first. Having been nationally recognized for ensuring customer satisfaction, trust and confidence, we take pride in our commitment to providing customers with safe and secure financial services. We have been proud members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) since our founding, providing a long legacy of strong protection for our customers and their asset.

Our legacy can be traced back nearly 70 years ago when Central Pacific Bank was founded by Japanese American veterans who served in the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, and Military Intelligence Service. They refused to accept the social inequities immigrant families in Hawaiʻi faced after World War II.

With their “Go for Broke” spirit, these young nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) began meeting regularly under the banyan trees of Ala Moana Beach Park to pursue their vision of creating a bank that would serve all of Hawaiʻi's people.

On February 15, 1954, their hard work and passion paid off with the opening of Central Pacific Bank in downtown Honolulu. Our founders strived to help local families and small businesses that the banking establishment ignored. Ever since, we’ve stood for inclusivity, opportunity, and doing the right thing.

We proudly carry on the mission of our forefathers to serve all of Hawaiʻi's people with aloha. We continue to believe a rising tide lifts all boats. And we are committed to the financial health of our customers so that, together, we can build a stronger Hawaiʻi.

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