By SerialMOM at Citysearch March 15, 2012
Raising fees.... poor customer service . . . bad business. I have had an account for many years and can not wait to cancel and get off the SBBT roller coaster ride. ...read more
By croupier01 at Citysearch February 21, 2012
I've banked with SBBT since 1998 and have been for the most part been quite satisfied with the service and professionalism of the staff. I have a simple savings and checking account. But a week ago I received a statement stating that SBBT would adding a $11-15 monthly service charge to my account since it falls below the minimum of $5,000. I do not have this issue with other banks I deal with primarily in New Mexico however. I am disappointed that SBBT has resorted to using BofA extortion tactics to increase their bottom line and I am now in the process of shopping around for another Santa Barbara bank to do business with that will not try to scalp or gouge me. That process led me to this site. I also have direct deposit with SBBT but this seems to make no difference in regards to their new monthly service charge policy. Fortunately there are other more reasonable banks to choose from, or at least I hope so. Because the banksters and banks own the politicians, they are allowed to screw the consumer. Banks are controlled by the 1%. They control Congress. This is a conflict of interest and should be halted. SBBT seems to falling in line with the greed of the 1%. It's too bad. ...read more
By legal1931 at Citysearch December 06, 2011
Worst bank ever. Customer service is rude and unhelpful. I started using them when they were First Bank of San Luis Obispo. Ever since SBB&T bought them they are terrible. I closed all of my accounts, as did my entire family: about 25 accounts total. Just Plain Awful. ...read more
When the economy tanked in the early 2000s most people began to worry about the state of their bank's health. At the present time, however, banks are beginning to stabilize and hire more workers as they iron out the remaining wrinkles in their business. Those interested in banking should have a wide r... ...read more
Banks and credit unions have been in the news a lot lately for many reasons. This has led many people to wonder if there are any difference between a bank and a credit union and have started to compare banks with credit unions. The two has similarities, but then they also have many differences as well... ...read more