Our team is here for you, for life!
In a time when it seems like so many banks are just the same, First United is here with the heart to be different. It’s not just that we’re locally owned with a team that lives and works in the places you call home, it’s that we’re dedicated to helping you. We build solutions that are so customized, you’d swear we only had one customer–you!
That’s why our customers call us “my bank.” We can’t wait for you to see just what we have to offer.
Latest from the Blog
First United Receives Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund Award
First United Bank & Trust has been recognized as an inaugural award recipient of the Maryland Community Investment Venture (MCIV) Fund, a new initiative designed to expand access to capital and financial services across the state. The award was announced at the Expanding Horizons: The Access to Capital Forum held at the University of Maryland.
Protecting Older Adults from Financial Exploitation
May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults and an important opportunity to recognize the increased risks they face from financial fraud and exploitation.
Cristina Bolyard Named WestRidge Office Manager
Carmen Pennington, Regional Retail Manager at First United Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the addition of Cristina Bolyard as the Community Office Manager for the WestRidge Community Office in Westover, WV.
Bulls & Bears Second Quarter 2026
Click here to read the latest Bulls & Bears newsletter from second Quarter 2026.
AI Fraud Is Booming: How to Outsmart It | First United
If it feels like the scam calls, texts, and DMs never stop, you’re not imagining it. Nearly half of Americans (46%) say they get messages every day that seem like scams, and 77% say it happens at least weekly, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey.
Americans Trust Banks Most to Protect Them from Fraud
When it comes to fraud protection, Americans trust banks more than any other industry, a new survey says. The national survey from Morning Consult, conducted on behalf of the American Bankers Association, revealed that Americans trust banks by a 5-to-1 margin over the next closest option.