SunTrust Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SunTrust Banks, Inc., an American bank holding company with total assets of $178.2 billion on March 31, 2012. Atlanta-based SunTrust enjoys leading positions in some of the most attractive markets in the United States and also serves clients in selected markets nationally. Bank provides deposit, credit, trust, and investment services to a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. 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. SunTrust operates approximately 1,660 bank branches across Southern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.