SunTrust has opened a new branch in Fox Mill Centre, Gloucester.

The new branch, which began operations on Oct. 27, comes after SunTrust closed two other branches in Gloucester in recent months: its long-time branch on Main Street closed on Oct. 24 and its branch on Route 17 at Gloucester Point stopped operations on July 11.

“This new location will incorporate SunTrust’s new branch design, which is geared toward helping customers achieve their banking goals in the most efficient and convenient way possible,” corporate spokesman Hugh Suhr said.

“SunTrust, like all banking companies, must constantly refine its branch network to meet the changing needs and transaction patterns of clients as well as taking into account their increasing usage of newer delivery channels such as internet banking and mobile banking,” Suhr said. “The opening and closing of branches is a natural part of ensuring that SunTrust is able to maximize its market opportunities and...