522110 — Commercial Banking
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in accepting demand and other deposits and making commercial, industrial, and consumer loans. Commercial banks and branches of foreign banks are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in credit card banking are classified in Industry 522210, Credit Card
- Issuing;
- FINANCE AND INSURANCE 423
- Establishments known as industrial banks and primarily engaged in accepting deposits are classified in
- Industry 522180, Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation; and
- Establishments of depository institutions primarily engaged in trust activities are classified in U.S. Industry
- 523991, Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6021 - National Commercial Banks (via SIC1987:6021→NAICS1997:52211→2002:522110→2007:522110→2012:522110→2017:522110→2022:522110)
- SIC 6022 - State Commercial Banks (via SIC1987:6022→NAICS1997:52211→2002:522110→2007:522110→2012:522110→2017:522110→2022:522110)
- SIC 6029 - Commercial Banks, NEC (via SIC1987:6029→NAICS1997:52211→2002:522110→2007:522110→2012:522110→2017:522110→2022:522110)
- SIC 6081 - Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks (via SIC1987:6081→NAICS1997:52211→2002:522110→2007:522110→2012:522110→2017:522110→2022:522110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC DK10 — Cloud solutions delivered as a service.
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 522110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 522110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Commercial Banking' under Sector 52 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 522110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of None for NAICS code 522110 (Commercial Banking), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 522110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 522110 (Commercial Banking) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6021 - National Commercial Banks, 6022 - State Commercial Banks, 6029 - Commercial Banks, NEC, 6081 - Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 522110:
- Sector 52 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Finance and Insurance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 522110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Commercial Banking).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.