Like most local authorities, Banbridge District Council has its own Coat of Arms representing the area and its people. Its Coat of Arms, which was granted in 1964, has many unique features - shield, crest, mantling and motto which are explained below.

Shield	The shield is divided horizontally with the top half coloured green to represent a field. The lower half represents the River Bann. The shield is divided with a representation of the bridge over the River Bann. In the centre of the green section, there is a shuttle and spindle in saltire representing the spinning and weaving linen trade. The shuttle and spindle are located between two freshwater mussels, which represent the ancient Banbridge pearl fisheries.
Crest	The Crest rests on a wreath of the Town's livery colours i.e. silver, white and blue on which rests a mural crown to represent a walled city, generally granted to towns and cities.  On the mural crown there are three escalloped silver shells, which have been taken from the Downshire family’s Coat of Arms. This family were the original ground landlords. This sign was generally used to represent a pilgrim. Above the mural crown is a garb or sheaf of wheat or corn used to represent farming. This is situated between representations of fructed oak trees to commemorate the old oak forests of Banbridge.
Mantling	The mantling from between the wreath and helmet is blue on the outside and lined with white or silver.  The mantling protects the armour from the heat of the Easter Sun (i.e. the Crusades).
Motto	The Council's motto is 'Per Deum et Industriam', which translates from Latin to English to mean 'For God and Industry'. It represents the trust that the District places in both God and industry.