First Citizens Bank has not publicly terminated business relationships due to political or religious differences. First Citizens Bank advocates for many gender-inclusive policies, however, the bank’s supplier diversity policy does not have LGBTQ requirements (1)(2). First Citizens Bank merged with CIT Group in January 2022 (3). In 2021, CIT Group had a score of 100% on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (4). Among other requirements, this means CIT had pledged to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies. It does not appear that First Citizens has carried over this pledge though it is unclear if CIT continues its policy. 

First Citizens Bank has not published its charitable giving policy (1). However, First Citizens Bank Community Benefits Plan made a $16 billion investment over 5 years to invest in affordable housing opportunities, small business loans, lending, and mortgage loans in low-income communities (2). First Citizens does not explicitly discriminate against religious organizations.

First Citizens Bank does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).

First Citizens Bank advocates for LGBTQ causes through its celebration of Pride month, corporate blogs supporting a gender-inclusive workplace, and its support of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (1)(2)(3).

First Citizens Bank does not use its corporate funds to advance ideological organizations hostile to freedom of expression (1).

First Citizens Bank does not operate a PAC at this time (1).