First Commonwealth building new branch in Pittsburgh area after consolidating 20% of sites footprint

WPXI First Commonwealth Bank Wexford Late last summer, First Commonwealth Bank said it was closing 20% of its branches, prompted by the accelerated shift to digital transactions by customers, including 10, soon to be 11, in the Pittsburgh metro. (First Commonwealth Bank)

March 5, 2021 at 9:56 p.m. UTC

By Patty Tascarella

PITTSBURGH — Late last summer, First Commonwealth Bank said it was closing 20% of its branches, prompted by the accelerated shift to digital transactions by customers, including 10, soon to be 11, in the Pittsburgh metro.

But First Commonwealth (NYSE:FCF) confirmed that it is building a new community office in Wexford, expecting to break ground this spring with a grand opening in autumn.

The new branch will be at 12449 Perry Highway.

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