Truist Plaza is a mixed use development located on the corner of W. South Street and S. Garland Avenue in downtown Orlando.
Winner: Best Bank | Truist
Truist has been named the winner of Orlando magazine’s 2026 Best of ORL award for Best Bank, earning recognition from readers for its extensive financial services, community involvement and longstanding presence across Central Florida. Since the merger of BB&T and SunTrust created Truist in 2019, the bank has continued to expand its footprint while emphasizing financial confidence, community development and personalized banking services.
Truist operates numerous branches and wealth management offices throughout Central Florida, offering a full range of services including personal and business banking, mortgages, lending, investments and wealth management. The company has also invested heavily in community initiatives aimed at improving economic opportunity and quality of life in Orlando.
One of the bank’s most significant commitments has been its community development efforts. Through its Community Benefits Plan, Truist pledged to lend or invest billions of dollars in low- and moderate-income communities, while also supporting affordable housing, small-business growth and nonprofit organizations. In Orlando, the bank has partnered with organizations including LIFT Orlando, the Orlando Economic Partnership and Destination Graduation to support housing, workforce development and educational opportunities.
The company’s leadership team has also remained active in local philanthropy and civic engagement. In recent months, Truist expanded its community affairs efforts in Florida through strategic leadership appointments focused on education, economic development and nonprofit partnerships.
The Orlando magazine Best of ORL awards are determined through reader voting and recognize businesses, organizations and professionals that have made a significant impact on the Central Florida community. Truist’s first-place finish in the Best Bank category underscores the institution’s strong reputation among local residents and businesses alike.
As Central Florida continues to grow, Truist’s blend of financial expertise, community investment and customer-focused service has helped position it as one of the area’s most trusted banking institutions, earning it the title of Orlando’s Best Bank for 2026.
