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Benefit Plans
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans Benefit Plans
The components of net periodic (benefit) cost for defined benefit pension plans are summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in millions)Income Statement Location2026202520262025
Service cost
Personnel expense
$77 $67 $227 $204 
Interest costOther expense122 114 366 342 
Estimated return on plan assetsOther expense(267)(243)(801)(728)
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(68)$(62)$(208)$(182)

Truist may make contributions to the qualified pension plan up to the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Refer to “Note 15. Benefit Plans” in Truist’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for additional discussion of Truist’s benefit plans.