| Cover | Apr. 26, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 26, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38476 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FIRST CHOICE BANCORP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001716697 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-2711227 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 17785 Center Court Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | N Suite 750 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cerritos |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90703 |
| City Area Code | (562) |
| Local Phone Number | 345-9092 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | FCBP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | true |
