About Synovus Bank
Synovus Bank is a regional bank founded in 1888 and headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Today Synovus holds about $60 billion in assets and serves customers through more than 250+ branches across Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. This page is an independent editorial overview of the company — it is not the official site and is not operated by the bank.
According to the FDIC, Synovus Bank is a federally insured institution, so deposits are protected up to applicable limits. To manage an account, use the Synovus Bank login guide; to find a branch, see the locations page.
A short history of Synovus
The story of Synovus began in 1888 in Columbus, Georgia, when a local mill worker's savings were safeguarded by a company treasurer — an act that led to the founding of a bank. From those origins the institution grew into one of the Southeast's enduring financial names. Over the decades Synovus expanded through community banking relationships and, in later years, consolidated its many affiliate banks under a single Synovus Bank charter while keeping its headquarters in Columbus. That consolidation gave customers one brand, one online banking platform and a shared routing number, while the bank retained the local relationships that defined its early growth. Synovus is also known as an early pioneer of financial technology in the region, having helped launch card-processing services that later spun off into a separate public company.
Founded 1888
Established in Columbus, Georgia, giving Synovus more than a century of continuous operation in the Southeast.
Columbus HQ
The bank still calls Columbus, Georgia home, anchoring a five-state Southeastern footprint.
~$60B in assets
Synovus has grown into a bank holding roughly $60 billion in assets across personal, business and commercial lines.
What Synovus Bank offers today
Synovus serves individuals, small businesses and commercial clients across its five-state region. Its digital platforms are split between My Synovus for personal banking and Synovus Gateway for business and treasury management, both accessed only on the official synovus.com.
- Personal checking, savings, cards and mortgage lending
- Small-business and commercial banking through Synovus Gateway
- Wealth management and treasury services for larger clients
- Online and mobile banking via My Synovus for personal customers
About this independent guide
This site is an anonymous editorial reference maintained to explain how Synovus Bank works — its history, footprint and sign-in options — in plain language. It is not written by bank employees and does not represent Synovus. We publish no fabricated author profiles and collect no account credentials. For anything transactional, use the official channels: review the online banking overview, confirm your contact options, or read the branch and ATM guide.
Verify on the official site
All account access, applications and rate details are confirmed on synovus.com. This guide only points you there safely.
Visit synovus.comAbout Synovus Bank — FAQ
When was Synovus Bank founded?
Synovus traces its roots to 1888 in Columbus, Georgia — see the history section above for the full story.
How large is Synovus Bank?
Synovus holds about $60 billion in assets with more than 250 branches across Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
Is Synovus Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Synovus Bank is a Member FDIC institution; deposits are insured up to applicable limits. See the locations page for branch coverage.
How do I sign in to my Synovus account?
Personal customers use My Synovus and business customers use Synovus Gateway. Start with the login guide.