Bank of the Lowcountry is a bank in Mt Pleasant, SC. Founded in 1988 by ten local business leaders in Walterboro, the bank opened its doors on May 1, 1989, under the original name of Bank of Walterboro. It operates as a community bank dedicated to providing customized financial products and services to the local community. In 2019, the bank officially changed its name to Bank of the Lowcountry to broaden its appeal to surrounding communities, while maintaining its original mission of serving local residents. The institution has expanded its geographic footprint over the past 36 years to serve fast-growing communities contiguous to its original base.
The bank offers a wide range of banking services, including secure file uploads, safe deposit boxes ranging from 3 inches by 5 inches to 10 inches by 10 inches, night depository services, cashier’s checks, wire transfers, savings bonds, direct deposit, and ATM access. Bank of the Lowcountry currently maintains six offices throughout the Lowcountry region. These locations include branches in Walterboro, Beaufort, Mt. Pleasant, Ravenel, Ridgeland, and West Ashley. A new full-service branch in West Ashley opened in February 2024 at 1923 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, bridging the gap between the existing Mt. Pleasant and Ravenel branches. Additionally, the bank consolidated its Forest Hills location into its Walterboro Main branch at 1100 N Jefferies Blvd in March 2024. The bank also operates a Loan Production Office in Beaufort, SC, which opened in July 2023. Leadership includes Garth DeLong as AVP Branch Manager and James Bunton Jr. as EVP Market President.
Bank of the Lowcountry holds a 5.00 rating based on one customer review. This positive rating reflects the experience of the customers who have reviewed the bank. The institution serves the Mt Pleasant and surrounding Lowcountry communities with relationship-driven banking services.
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