PNC was formed through the 1983 merger of Pittsburgh National Corporation and Provident National Corporation, with roots dating back to 1865. Today, it operates 2,200 branches across the U.S., serving individuals, businesses, and institutions, with strategic international offices in Canada, Germany, the UK, and China. PNC is known for significant acquisitions like BBVA USA in 2021 and is expanding under CEO Bill Demchak’s leadership.