Based in Charlotte, N.C., Wachovia Bank ' from the merger of First Union and Wachovia ' has become one of the largest personal and business banks in the United States, featuring a host of checking/savings products, credit cards, cds, mortgages, and more.  The bank boast over 3,000 branches across Texas, California, the Northeast and Southeastern U.S.  In addition, Wachovia features an easy and convenient online banking and bill pay service that can be used anywhere.  Affiliates also include full-service broker Wachovia Securities (which recently purchased A.G. Edwards) and Evergreen Investments.

As of October 2008, Wachovia Bank was in the process of being acquired by Wells Fargo.