Huntington Bancshares Expands with New Branches in Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina

Huntington Bancshares Expands Presence in the Carolinas with New Branch Openings

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, a regional bank holding company based in Columbus, Ohio, intensifies its expansion efforts by opening two full-service branches in Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina. These new locations symbolize Huntington's commitment to enhancing its footprint in the Carolinas, which is part of a broader strategy that includes plans for approximately 55 branches across the region. The Charleston branch, situated at 677 King St., and the Greenville branch at 606 S. Main St., are designed to offer a comprehensive range of banking services, including teller services, personal banking, and ATMs. Emphasizing personalized financial advice, these branches aim to cater to the diverse needs of individuals and businesses in their respective communities.

Trent Holland, the regional president for North and South Carolina, underscores the importance of these new branches in fulfilling Huntington's objective to improve the financial well-being of local residents. The bank’s strategy aligns with its ongoing efforts to create a customer-centered banking experience. Jennifer Schuchart, the market president for Charleston, and Gary Daniels, community president for Greater Greenville, both express pride in these new openings, highlighting their role in expanding Huntington's presence and commitment to customer service in the Upstate area. This expansion not only addresses local banking needs but also strengthens Huntington's relationships with the communities it serves.

In addition to the branch openings, Huntington's growth strategy is further bolstered by its plans to acquire Cadence Bank, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. This acquisition aims to enhance Huntington's presence in Texas and the South, adding over 390 locations to its portfolio. The recent merger with Veritex Holdings also aligns with broader objectives to increase market share in key regions. With these strategic initiatives, Huntington aims to solidify its standing in the competitive banking landscape while delivering tailored financial solutions to its customers.

Huntington Bancshares operates over 1,000 branches across 14 states, managing assets totaling $223 billion. The company's decision to lower its prime rate from 7.00 percent to 6.75 percent is part of its ongoing efforts to provide competitive banking solutions. As the bank continues to expand in the Carolinas and beyond, it remains focused on delivering a wide range of banking services, including payments, wealth management, and risk management products, catering to a diverse clientele that includes consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, and municipalities. For more details on Huntington’s services, customers are encouraged to visit Huntington.com.