What two banks merged to become Truist bank?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Truist Financial Corporation was created through a historic, high-profile merger of equals between two well-established southern regional banks: BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust Company) and SunTrust Banks. Headquartered originally in North Carolina and Georgia respectively, the consolidation combined their extensive branch networks, corporate banking portfolios, and consumer services into a unified financial institution operating under the Truist brand.

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