The Nation’s Largest Bank Expands Its Presence in the Carolinas with Plans to Open up to Nine Branches in the Myrtle Beach Area Over the Next Three Years
Myrtle beach, SC; January 28, 2025 – The bank today marked the opening of its first retail branch in Myrtle Beach, the bank’s first branch along the Grand Strand. The bank also announced plans to add up to nine new Chase branches in the area stretching from Pawley’s Island, SC to Calabash, NC over the next three years.
The bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Chase branch at 8006 N Kings Highway. This opening marks the start of a broader expansion locally driven by strong customer growth and demand. The addition of up to nine Chase branches along the Grand Strand and in surrounding communities will enhance access to the bank’s comprehensive banking services and create local job opportunities.
Chase Bank at 8006 N. Kings Highway
Chase is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the Myrtle Beach community.
Chase aims to empower residents through financial education and accessible banking solutions that cater to their unique needs.
As part of its expansion, Chase plans to introduce innovative banking technologies to enhance customer experience.
The new Chase branch will offer a variety of services designed to meet the needs of both individuals and small businesses.
With Chase’s commitment to the community, residents can expect more personalized service and tailored financial products.
Chase’s future locations will be strategically chosen to ensure accessibility for all customers in the Myrtle Beach area.
As Chase continues to grow in South Carolina, it reinforces its role as a key player in the local economy.
“Today’s announcement is a testament to our commitment to grow and serve this market and our belief in the potential of this vibrant, growing community,” said George Acevedo, Divisional Director of Consumer Banking at the bank. “When we enter a market, we bring with us a commitment to helping boost the financial health of the residents and businesses and to make it easy for customers to do business with us. We look forward to building strong relationships In Myrtle Beach and the surrounding communities, and supporting the community’s growth with our financial expertise and resources.”
This expansion is part of a broader strategy to grow the bank’s presence in the Carolinas. By the end of 2025, the firm anticipates operating more than 100 branches throughout the Carolinas, reinforcing its dedication to becoming the easiest bank to do business with and becoming the bank for all. To support this growth, the bank will hire staff locally, including bankers, branch managers, business bankers, and financial advisors.
Designed as advice centers, bank branches combine modern design, open layout, and state-of-the-art banking technology to reflect how customers engage today. The new Myrtle Beach branch, managed by Clint Hauck, exemplifies this approach, providing a welcoming environment for customers and offering a range of services through a team of employees including a Private Client advisor, relationship bankers, a home lending advisor and a business banker. The branch also features both a walk-and drive-up ATM. Conveniently located near a Publix Super Market and active shopping plaza, the branch is well-positioned to serve the community.
“Our expansion to Myrtle Beach is about serving the financial needs of this community and making our services and expertise convenient for our customers here,” said Hauck, branch manager at the bank’s North Kings Highway location. “We are happy to officially become part of the Myrtle Beach community and look forward to connecting with our neighbors along the Grand Strand.”
In addition to this location, the bank plans to open additional Myrtle Beach locations including in a low-to -moderate-income location as well as locations in Murrells Inlet, North Myrtle Beach and Pawley’s Island, South Carolina and in Calabash and Leland, North Carolina.
The bank began opening branches in South Carolina in 2019, following the establishment of a Commercial Banking office in Greenville in 2015. As of today, the bank now has nearly 30 branches in South Carolina, including this first one in Myrtle Beach. Today, the bank has more than 300 employees across the state including in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and it continues to grow and expand in additional communities throughout the state.
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About the Bank
The bank is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America with assets of $4.0 trillion and operations worldwide. The bank serves 84 million consumers and 7 million small businesses, with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: Nearly 5,000 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, more than 15,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to thebank.com.
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