Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. Responds to Erroneous Reports in Online Articles

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. MCB (the "Company") today responded to erroneous statements contained in articles that have recently appeared in some online publications. The articles reported that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank") "has ceased all cryptocurrency-related international wires effective immediately" and that the Bank's actions were in response to an "incident of international fraud."

As a matter of policy, the Bank does not accept cryptocurrency-related wire transfers from non-U.S. entities. This is a long-standing policy of the Bank and remains in effect today. Last week, the Bank sent out a reminder to customers of its policy against accepting cryptocurrency-related wire transfers from non-U.S. entities. This reminder to customers is not a new policy for the Bank and was not due to, nor did the Bank experience, any "incident of international fraud."

The Bank's long-standing policy of not accepting cryptocurrency-related wire transfers from non-U.S. entities is part of its robust risk management program that is designed to ensure the safe and sound operations of the Bank in compliance with applicable laws, rules and guidance.

About Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. MCB is the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank^®, The Entrepreneurial Bank. Headquartered in New York City, the Bank operates full-service banking centers in Manhattan; Boro Park, Brooklyn; and Great Neck, Long Island. Metropolitan Commercial Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank, an FDIC member and an equal opportunity lender.

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