SunTrust Bank is an American bank. It was founded 1891 in Atlanta, Georgia, where its headquarters remain. The parent company, SunTrust Banks, Inc. had over $128 billion in assets as of June 30, 2004. SunTrust Bank operates approximately 1,700 bank branches across southeastern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.

The company bought Memphis based National Commerce Financial Corporation (NCF) for $7 billion in 2004. In 2005, SunTrust completed the merger to acquire branches and assets in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia.

The bank's offerings include retail and commercial banking, as well as trust services, mortgage banking, mutual funds, insurance, equipment leasing, asset management, and securities underwriting and dealing.

SunTrust Banks, Inc., with total assets of $170.8 billion on March 31, 2011, is one of the nation’s largest financial services holding companies.

SunTrust Bank, the companies flagship subsidiary provides deposit, credit, trust, and investment services to a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. The companies other subsidiaries provide mortgage banking, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing, and investment banking services.

SunTrust’s 1,665 retail branches and 2,924 ATMs are located primarily in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. In addition, SunTrust provides clients with a full selection of technology-based banking channels including online, 24-hour customer services centers, and the latest mobile devices.