Miami Lakes-based BankUnited is set to open a new corporate office in downtown Tampa in early 2026, the company announced.
The new office will occupy a 5,449-square-foot suite inside Park Tower, Tampa’s first skyscraper, located at 400 N. Tampa St. The location will replace the bank’s existing offices at 3801 Henderson Blvd. in Tampa’s Westshore district.
The expansion highlights BankUnited’s growing focus on corporate and commercial banking services, as well as commercial real estate lending across the Tampa Bay region. Thomas Cornish, BankUnited’s chief operating officer, emphasized the city’s strategic value. “The Tampa region is a significant growth area across multiple business segments,” he said. “This move builds on our recent expansions with new corporate banking offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Morristown, New Jersey, and supports our growth in regions like Atlanta and Dallas.”
With total assets around $35.5 billion, BankUnited cited Tampa’s robust economy and strong business opportunities as reasons for the investment. The bank noted a recent Financial Times ranking that placed Tampa as the top U.S. city for international business. The ranking highlighted the city’s economic diversity, workforce growth, favorable business climate, and high quality of life.
BankUnited itself has received recognition for trustworthiness. Newsweek magazine recently listed the bank among the world’s most trustworthy companies. As one of Florida’s largest independent banks, BankUnited operates throughout the state and maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Morristown, New Jersey.
The move to Park Tower is expected to strengthen the bank’s presence in Tampa and improve access for its corporate and commercial clients. BankUnited’s leadership sees the city as a central hub for future growth, aligning with its strategy to expand in key markets across the U.S.
The new downtown location offers modern office space and central accessibility, which the bank says will enhance collaboration across teams. The decision to relocate comes amid Tampa’s rising profile as a business destination and reflects BankUnited’s ongoing commitment to supporting commercial and real estate clients.
“This new office allows us to continue serving our growing client base while enhancing our operations in a city that offers excellent opportunities,” Cornish said. The bank’s expansion in Tampa follows its broader national strategy of strengthening corporate banking and commercial lending capabilities.
BankUnited’s growth reflects broader trends in regional banking, where financial institutions are seeking to invest in high-growth cities with diverse economies and strong labor markets. Tampa’s combination of a thriving economy, skilled workforce, and favorable business environment makes it a prime location for the bank’s next phase of expansion.
By opening in downtown Tampa, BankUnited is positioned to play a larger role in commercial financing, corporate banking services, and real estate development. The bank’s decision underscores its confidence in Tampa’s long-term economic growth and potential for attracting business from national and international markets.
The office is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, marking a major step in BankUnited’s continued expansion throughout Florida and key U.S. cities.
