First Citizens Bank, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination, but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. However, CIT Group, who merged with First Citizens in 2022, had a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index which entails commitments to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies and covers the cost of "medically necessary transition-related care" for its employees and their children. It is unclear if CIT or First Citizens Bank maintain this commitment. However, it has not used its corporate dollars for ideological purposes. For these reasons, First Citizens Bank receives a Medium Risk rating.