Largest Banks in the United States:

Banks play a major role in the US economy. Banking in the US is regulated by both federal and state governments. Assets held by the top five banks in the US are approximately equal to 50 percent of the nation’s economy.

Here is the top 10 richest banks in America by total assets.

10) State Street Corporation – $243.291 Billion

This US based international financial services holding company is the second oldest financial institution in the country. Headquartered in Boston, this bank has offices in 25 nations.

9) Capital One – $297.04 Billion

This US based bank holding company specializes in home loans, auto loans, credit cards, and banking and savings products. It is a member of the Fortune 500. The bank has around 2,000 ATMs.