Truist Financial Corp., the new brand behind SunTrust Banks Inc. and BB&T Corp., announced today that the merger between the two banks was completed as of Friday, creating the nation's sixth largest commercial bank.

The merged bank now serves roughly 10 million consumer households and a full range of business clients. Truist is based in Charlotte, although Atlanta retains the corporate and investment banking division and the community bank headquarters will remain in Winston-Salem.

"This is a historic moment for Truist — a financial services organization created from two companies with shared values and a deep commitment to building a better future for our clients and communities," Kelly King, Truist chairman and CEO, said in a company release. "The completion of this merger of equals is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the thousands of Truist teammates who have diligently worked to ensure its timely conclusion."

Bank officials said that the companies for now will continue to be served by the respective BB&T and SunTrust bank branches, mobile apps, banking websites, relationship managers and financial advisers. Customers can use either the BB&T or SunTrust ATMs without incurring out of network fees.

A full integration of the two banks will take two years, however, most customers will not see any bank account or routing number changes and will not need to order new checks.

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