PacWest Bank: Banc of California

Our Profile: The Premier Relationship-Focused Business Bank in California

PacWest Bank Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is the financial holding company that now encompasses the operations of the former PacWest Bancorp and its subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank.⁶ This transformational merger, completed in November 2023, created one of the largest relationship-focused business banks headquartered in California.⁷

The combined bank operates under the Banc of California name and brand, with the corporate headquarters located in Los Angeles, California.⁸ The institution leverages the combined strengths of both legacy banks to serve small-to-medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients across California and key national specialty markets, including branches in North Carolina and Colorado.⁹

Core Business Segments and Specialized Expertise

The combined Banc of California operates as a full-service business bank, retaining and focusing on the strongest specialty niches of the former PacWest:¹⁰

• Commercial & Business Banking: Provides core commercial and real estate lending, deposit services, and tailored Treasury Management solutions for businesses across California.¹¹
• Specialty National Business Lines: The bank leverages expertise in specific verticals, including:
  • Venture Banking: Services for entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses (inherited from PacWest’s former Square 1 Bank).¹²
  • HOA (Homeowners Association) Services¹³
  • Healthcare and Education Banking
  • Warehouse Lending
• Retail and Private Banking: Offers a full range of consumer and private banking solutions to executives and high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing high-touch, personalized service.

The Banc of California Distinction

The merger was designed to create a larger, more diversified, and more stable institution. The bank is now focused on deepening relationships in the California market, filling the void left by other institutions, and leveraging its significant capital base to support business growth across the West and its national specialty lines.

Corporate Contact Information: Banc of California (Headquarters)

The table below provides the essential contact details for the headquarters of the combined Banc of California. The SWIFT code provided is the one associated with the legacy Pacific Western Bank, which is now part of the new entity.

Name	BANC OF CALIFORNIA (Post-PacWest Merger)
Address (Corporate HQ)	333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA.
Tel (General Customer Service)	+1 (855) 361-2262 (U.S. Toll-Free)
Tel (Corporate Directory)	(Contact information redirected through the main customer service line.)
E-mail	(The bank uses secure channels via its website for corporate communication.)
SWIFT Code (Legacy/Primary)	FNSDUS6DXXX