SunTrust Banks, Inc.today announced that it has eliminated the monthly Check Card fee on its Everyday Checking account. The fee will no longer be charged beginningWednesday, November 2, 2011, but all clients who incur – or have previously incurred – the fee prior to that date will receive a full refund.

"We believe banking is a relationship business and recognize the importance of responding to client preferences," saidBrad Dinsmore, Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management executive at SunTrust. "We've listened to our clients' feedback and will provide the convenience and security of check cards at no additional charge as part of all of our checking accounts."

Clients will not need to take any action to receive their refund – it will automatically take place in the next 30 days, Dinsmore added.