Huntington Bank expands with 55 new branches in Carolinas by 2029

Huntington National Bank has announced a significant expansion into North Carolina and South Carolina, planning to open 55 new branches over the next five years. This initiative is part of the bank's strategic growth plan and aims to enhance its presence in a rapidly growing region. The initial branches will be located in key cities such as Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem in North Carolina, as well as Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville in South Carolina. The expansion will also create over 350 new jobs across various business lines, reflecting Huntington's commitment to investing in local communities. This move builds on the bank's previous commercial banking expansion in the Carolinas and the establishment of its regional headquarters in Charlotte, which underscores its dedication to serving the local customer base. Brant Standridge, Huntington's Consumer and Regional Banking President, expressed enthusiasm about the bank's growth in the Carolinas, highlighting the region's dynamic nature. The bank aims to leverage its expertise in personal, wealth, business, and commercial banking to better serve customers in these states. This expansion is part of a broader strategy that includes similar initiatives in other markets such as Denver, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Huntington's leadership emphasizes the importance of local investment, aiming to strengthen its relationships with customers and communities in the Carolinas, which are central to the bank's mission.