Private company

BB&T

American financial company (1872–2019)

BB&T Corporation (formerly the Branch Banking and Trust Company) was an American banking and financial services firms based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1872, it grew to become one of the largest banks in the United States in the 20th century.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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BBT HQ
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BB&T Corporation (formerly the Branch Banking and Trust Company) was an American banking and financial services firms based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1872, it grew to become one of the largest banks in the United States in the 20th century.2

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