Notice of Application to Establish a Branch of a National Bank Notice is given that Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a federally chartered depository institution with its main office located at 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on or about February 12, 2026, as specified in 12 CFR Part 5, for permission to establish a staffed branch located on Albermarle Road at Cresswind Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215 ("Clear Creek BC"). Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Director for Large Bank Licensing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, New York 10036 or by email to licensingpubliccomments@occ.treas.gov, within 30 days of the date of this publication. Written requests for a copy of the public portion of the application should be sent to the Director for Large Bank Licensing at licensingpubliccomments@occ.treas.gov. The public may find additional information regarding this application in the OCC's Weekly Bulletin at www.occ.gov. Dated: February 12, 2026 Fifth Third Bank, National Association Cincinnati, Ohio IPL0312221 Feb 12 2026