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Bank OZK is pleased to announce our 40th consecutive quarterly cash dividend increase. In addition to increasing our quarterly dividend in the past 40 quarters, Bank OZK has paid quarterly cash dividends to shareholders every quarter since going public in 1997.Bank OZK shareholders continue to share in our profitability through our regular quarterly dividend payments, […]

Forbes has named Bank OZK the #1 bank in Georgia in their Best-in-State annual ratings for each state. This is the second year Forbes has published their Best-in-State ratings, and the second year for Bank OZK to earn the top spot in Georgia. Forbes’ America’s Best Bank in Each State rankings are based on consumer […]

Bank OZK is pleased to share our inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing key environmental, social and governance initiatives we adopted in 2019 in our quest to improve our performance in every way, every day. Our report, titled “Better to the X-Power,” reflects our commitment to implement new ideas and initiatives to improve […]

Bank OZK is honored to be named to Forbes’ World’s Best Banks for the second consecutive year. Banks around the globe were rated on key attributes including trust, fees, digital services, financial advice and general satisfaction by the market research firm Statisca, producing the list of the best banks in 23 different countries. Earlier this […]

I have long believed that our highly talented and diverse workforce is one of Bank OZK’s greatest strengths.  This strength, combined with the incredible diversity of our customer base, our communities and our board of directors, contributes to our Bank’s success. Recent events throughout our country have jolted us as a nation.  The tragic and […]

Bank OZK is supporting 25 food banks in communities Bank OZK serves across the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and New York. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected public health and the economic livelihood of so many in our communities. Bank OZK is directing resources to 25 community food banks […]

Commercial Observer, the leading commercial real estate media company, features Bank OZK on the cover of this week’s print magazine and website with the story, “A-OZK: George Gleason’s Bank is Well-Positioned to Weather a Downturn.” The in-depth feature looks at Bank OZK’s position as the preeminent construction lender of marquee commercial real estate properties across […]

Bank OZK today announced first quarter 2020 earnings. Chairman and CEO George Gleason commented, “During the first quarter of 2020, we continued our long-standing focus on our team members, meeting the needs of our customers, serving the communities in which we operate and delivering favorable returns for our shareholders.  As we navigate the various challenges […]

With the recent issuance of Coronavirus Economic Impact Payments, tactics of cybercriminals are on the rise! Cybercriminals are using the coronavirus crisis to prey on people and attempt to trick them into giving their account login information, bank account numbers and other personal information that could be used to defraud an account. Be mindful of […]

During these uncertain times, you can count on this; Bank OZK is rock solid and here for you. Bank OZK is the #1 capitalized major bank in the United States. Our strong capital base reinforces the safety of our bank and your deposits. We have purposely grown this capital base to support our customers and […]

During times of panic, such as during a natural disaster or in the current situation with COVID-19, cybercriminals use phishing and other tactics to prey on individuals and attempt to obtain confidential information or install malicious software. Phishing emails continue to be the easiest way for a cybercriminal to trick you into providing credentials, account […]

Did you know Bank OZK has partnered with Zelle® to provide our customers with a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others you trust – right through our mobile and online banking services? Zelle offers the convenience and security of sending money to or receiving money from […]