A Rich History. A Bright Future.

Above all, Ameris Bank's history is built on community banking and customer service.

From our earliest beginnings in 1971, Ameris Bank, which began as American Banking Company (ABC Bancorp), has been focused on creating a distinctly different way of helping our customers manage and make the most of their money.

Starting in 1979, ABC Bancorp began acquiring banks in communities throughout Southern Georgia. These acquisitions continued into the 1980s and 90s, extending into Alabama in 1994, Florida in 2001, and South Carolina in 2006.

As Ameris Bank expanded and after going public in May of 1994, ABC Bancorp realized that it was time to become one cohesive group of financial experts. In December 2005, ABC Bancorp began consolidating the individual community banks under one name – Ameris Bank. Our name would be clear to our customers, as we are now one united and dedicated group of bankers throughout the Southeast.

Regardless of our expansion, Ameris Bank will always stay true to our roots: the local decision making and emphasis on an exceptional customer experience that started it all.