First South Bank

About Us

First South Bank of Spartanburg, South Carolina was chartered in April of 1996. Since its inception, the Bank’s primary mission has been to serve the banking needs of South Carolina and to make a reasonable return to its shareholders. The Bank has built its reputation on providing quality service to its clients and specializing in commercial business. The Bank has benefited greatly from the staff it has been able to attract. The associates at the Bank are at above average performance levels and this has helped the Bank increase its market share in our communities.

First South Bank opened its doors on August 19, 1996 at 1035 Fernwood Glendale Road. The company has developed a strong niche in small business lending. First South Bank currently has over $250 million in total assets and 53 employees, currently servicing customers through five banking centers:

Spartanburg (Corporate Office)
East Spartanburg
Greenville
Columbia (Loan production Office)
Bluffton \ Hilton Head

The bank also maintains an operations office (First South Center) in Spartanburg for Loan Operations, Deposit Operations, First South Financial Services, and Information Technology.