First Hawaiian Bank's Kapiolani Branch is a full-service location experiencing both significant challenges and notable service highlights. The branch is currently undergoing massive renovation. A common and considerable issue is being very short-staffed, leading to consistently long, astronomical teller lines that can be a nightmare for customers. Some feel internal improvements are needed, with Priority Banking service described as basically non-existent. Despite these operational difficulties, many staff members provide outstanding and excellent service. The security personnel are consistently noted as very nice, friendly, and helpful, directing customers to various services. Several knowledgeable and polite account representatives are highlighted for their patient and professional assistance. They take time to walk customers through processes like opening new accounts or business accounts, offering good advice and handling paperwork thoroughly. One concierge-like gentleman at the information desk is described as a delight, efficiently resolving issues and answering questions. Staff are observed going above and beyond, such as helping seniors use the ATM for deposits and proactively assisting other waiting customers. Even with long wait times, the friendly atmosphere, including amenities like television, helps. The branch's workers, under evident strain, try their best to deliver pleasant experiences, with some interactions reminding customers of the excellent service that originally drew them to the bank.
VERY SCARY!!! Do not use!! I was harassed by one of the bank tellers in front of the bank while using the atm. They snuck up behind me!!!! Evil place!!!
December 2025
Zero stars! This bank is a joke. Needed to exchange 20s for 100s. Must have an account and even then wait 25+minutes to complete. That’s after waiting 20 minutes in cue. You almost need to take a half day off work to complete a simple bank transaction. Unacceptable.
December 2025
Don't use this branch! Tons of issues and 5 hours of trying to get ahold of them myself and their corporate have been reaching out for hours and they will not respond this is the third time this has happened too. Each time has been the same.