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Personal Checking Accounts

One size does not fit all - we get it. Our accounts are designed to meet your individual needs and let you control how you manage your money. All while having the convenience, efficiency, and level of service you want.

  • Mobile & Digital Banking
  • Relationship Rewards
  • Personalized Service
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Checking Account Types

  1. For Cashback Checking, Access Checking and Private Access Checking accounts only. Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge fees for the use of any MB&T or non-MB&T ATMs. In addition, we reimburse you for ATM and point of sale (POS) fees charged by third parties if the third party identifies the fee or surcharge as a separate transaction. Please see Deposit Account Terms and Disclosures for additional information.
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Everyday Checking Cashback Checking Access Checking Private Access Checking
Go green and pay no maintenance fee if requirements are met Get cashback rewards and free ATM accessb

Student Version Availablea

 An all-in-one banking package with access to premier account services An all-in-one account, reserved for our Wealth Management Clients
Monthly Maintenance Fee $8 $15 $25 $0
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee Enroll in eStatementsc OR Primary account holder’s age is 65 or greater OR Account is a Formal Trust Enroll in eStatementsc AND complete 15 or more debit card transactions each statement cycle OR primary account holder's age is 14-19 years olda $10,000 minimum daily balance OR
$25,000 average available balance		 N/A
Free Online & Mobile Bankingd
Free Online Bill Pay
Turn your card on / off with CardControl
Send & receive cash with Zelle®
Free Direct Deposits
Free Account Alerts
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking
Overdraft Protection Available
Unlimited Access to Funds
Free Combined Statement Upon Request
Free MB&T ATM Access
Free Out of Network ATM Useb
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Cashback Rewardse
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 $0.10 per qualifying transaction
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For Youth 14-19a
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Interest Earning
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 Deposit Rate Summary Deposit Rate Summary
Free Notary Services
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Free Incoming Wires
Not Provided
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Cross Border Fee Refunded
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Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded
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Free Cashier's Checks
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Free Checks
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Free Safe Deposit Box
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Everyday Checking

Go green and pay no maintenance fee if requirements are met

Monthly Maintenance Fee
$8
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee
Enroll in eStatementsc OR Primary account holder’s age is 65 or greater OR Account is a Formal Trust
Free Online & Mobile Bankingd
Free Online Bill Pay
Turn your card on / off with CardControl
Send & receive cash with Zelle®
Free Direct Deposits
Free Account Alerts
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking
Overdraft Protection Available
Unlimited Access to Funds
Free Combined Statement Upon Request
Free MB&T ATM Access
Free Out of Network ATM Useb
Cashback Rewardse
For Youth 14-19a
Interest Earning
Free Notary Services
Free Incoming Wires
Cross Border Fee Refunded
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded
Free Cashier's Checks
Free Checks
Free Safe Deposit Box

Cashback Checking

Get cashback rewards and free ATM accessb

Student Version Availablea

Monthly Maintenance Fee
$15
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee
Enroll in eStatementsc AND complete 15 or more debit card transactions each statement cycle OR primary account holder's age is 14-19 years olda
Free Online & Mobile Bankingd
Free Online Bill Pay
Turn your card on / off with CardControl
Send & receive cash with Zelle®
Free Direct Deposits
Free Account Alerts
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking
Overdraft Protection Available
Unlimited Access to Funds
Free Combined Statement Upon Request
Free MB&T ATM Access
Free Out of Network ATM Useb
Cashback Rewardse
$0.10 per qualifying transaction
For Youth 14-19a
Interest Earning
Free Notary Services
Free Incoming Wires
Cross Border Fee Refunded
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded
Free Cashier's Checks
Free Checks
Free Safe Deposit Box

Access Checking

An all-in-one banking package with access to premier account services

Monthly Maintenance Fee
$25
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee
$10,000 minimum daily balance OR $25,000 average available balance
Free Online & Mobile Bankingd
Free Online Bill Pay
Turn your card on / off with CardControl
Send & receive cash with Zelle®
Free Direct Deposits
Free Account Alerts
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking
Overdraft Protection Available
Unlimited Access to Funds
Free Combined Statement Upon Request
Free MB&T ATM Access
Free Out of Network ATM Useb
Cashback Rewardse
For Youth 14-19a
Interest Earning
Deposit Rate Summary
Free Notary Services
Free Incoming Wires
Cross Border Fee Refunded
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded
Free Cashier's Checks
Free Checks
Free Safe Deposit Box

Private Access Checking

An all-in-one account, reserved for our Wealth Management Clients

Monthly Maintenance Fee
$0
How to Avoid Monthly Maintenance Fee
N/A
Free Online & Mobile Bankingd
Free Online Bill Pay
Turn your card on / off with CardControl
Send & receive cash with Zelle®
Free Direct Deposits
Free Account Alerts
Free 24/7 Telephone Banking
Overdraft Protection Available
Unlimited Access to Funds
Free Combined Statement Upon Request
Free MB&T ATM Access
Free Out of Network ATM Useb
Cashback Rewardse
For Youth 14-19a
Interest Earning
Deposit Rate Summary
Free Notary Services
Free Incoming Wires
Cross Border Fee Refunded
Foreign Currency Conversion Fee Refunded
Free Cashier's Checks
Free Checks
Free Safe Deposit Box
  1. The Student version is a debit card only account, no checks will be issued. Adult signature is required to open account. At age 20, this student account becomes a general Cashback Checking account and is subject to those account requirements. [back]
  2. For Cashback Checking, Access Checking and Private Access Checking accounts only. Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge fees for the use of any MB&T or non-MB&T ATMs. In addition, we reimburse you for ATM and point of sale (POS) fees charged by third parties if the third party identifies the fee or surcharge as a separate transaction. Please Deposit Account Terms and Disclosures [back]
  3. Must have Online Banking to enroll in eStatements. [back]
  4. Montecito Bank & Trust does not charge for the Mobile Banking service; however, your wireless provider may charge for Internet access and text messages. Please check with your wireless provider. [back]
  5. Qualifying transactions include debit POS transactions, Bill Pay, and Mobile Deposit. Cashback reward is capped at $20 per statement cycle. [back]

Additional Benefits & Services

We know there are certain features you need to have to bank efficiently, beyond just having an account.

Here are some of the ones we offer for any MB&T account:

  • ATM Access
  • FREE Digital & Mobile* Banking, plus eStatements
  • FREE Account Alerts
  • FREE Online Bill Pay
  • FREE 24-7
    Telephone Banking
  • FREE Direct Deposit
  • Overdraft Protection

* Your mobile carrier's text messaging and web access charges may apply.

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