Chemung Canal Trust Company Unifies Under New Name Canal Bank & Trust, N.A

ELMIRA, N.Y., Oct. 01, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Chemung Canal Trust Company, a $2.8 billion financial-services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York, is unifying its operations under a single name: Canal Bank & Trust, N.A. This move, announced by the company, aims to simplify the customer experience and strengthen brand recognition across its 30-office network.

For nearly 200 years, Chemung Canal Trust Company has grown while staying true to its core values of personal service, local decision-making, trusted relationships, and a deep commitment to the communities it serves. The new name, Canal Bank & Trust, N.A., honors this rich history and reflects the company's vision for the future.

The rebranding process will include the introduction of the Canal Bank & Trust, N.A. name and logo in the coming months. These changes will be implemented across the company's footprint throughout 2027, affecting branch and office signage, digital banking channels, company websites, social media platforms, marketing, and other customer touchpoints.

Jeffrey P. Kenefick, Regional President of Chemung Canal Trust Company, emphasized that the change is a brand unification only.

Customers can expect no changes to their existing accounts, checks, debit cards, web and mobile banking, loan payments, and other services. The company will continue to offer the same products, services, and personal support they are accustomed to.

Chemung Financial Corporation, the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial services subsidiary offering non-traditional services including mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax preparation services, and insurance. Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York State.