Columbia Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest full-service branch, located at 11 Ackerman Ave, within Botany Plaza Shopping Center. The Clifton location marks another milestone in the Bank’s ongoing expansion across northern New Jersey, ensuring more residents and businesses have convenient access to competitive financial solutions, flexible financing and award-winning customer service.
“Our continued growth in northern New Jersey allows us to meet our customers where they are and provide even more communities with convenient access to financial services,” said Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank. “The Clifton branch expands our ability to support residents, families, and businesses with personalized guidance, competitive products and modern digital banking tools.”
The Clifton location offers a full suite of consumer and business banking services, including, Drive-Up ATM, Drive-Thru banking, and a Coin Counter, supported by a team of experienced professionals committed to serving all needs of community.
Branch Hours:
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
As part of Columbia’s commitment to community impact, the Bank is hosting its “Banking for a Cause” program. For each new checking or savings account opened at the location, $10 will be donated to participating Clifton-based charities/non-profits of the customer’s choice. Furthermore, on March 31, 2026, the donations will be tallied, and Columbia Bank will provide additional funds to the designated local organizations:
- $1,000 given to the organization that receives the most customer designations
- $500 given to the organization receiving the second-most
- $100 given to the remaining organizations
Participating Clifton organizations include:
- Alliance for Shared Values
- Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
- Catholic Charities
- City Relief, Inc.
- Clifton Adult Opportunity Center
- Heart of Hannah Women’s Center
- St. Peter's Haven (Food Pantry)
Details coming soon for the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening activities.
