COMMENT 305128
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2012-08-06 10:04 AM |
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Santa Barbara Bank & Trust upper state street, San Roque is what I think the branch is called. Always super firendly & clean.
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COMMENT 305129
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2012-08-06 10:05 AM |
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Honestly, I have given that as much thought as I have given to the location of my "favorite fire hydrant". Plus, the banks change names so often now I don't think anyone can keep track of who's who.
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COMMENT 305130
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2012-08-06 10:06 AM |
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American Riviera Bank
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COMMENT 305131
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2012-08-06 10:09 AM |
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SBBT on Carrillo, love that building, it's so pretty!
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COMMENT 305132
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2012-08-06 10:10 AM |
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SBB&T by Vons Montecito- always friendly, never a line.
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COMMENT 305135
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2012-08-06 10:13 AM |
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I definitely have favorite fire hydrants. Have given much thought. I think must settle on la arcada downtown.
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COMMENT 305144P
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2012-08-06 10:43 AM |
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The *best* customer service is at the Citibank branch in Magnolia Shopping Center on Hollister. It reminds me of how business was conducted in the small town where I grew up--courteous, personal, honorable. (I really dislike Citibank, but I love this branch!)
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COMMENT 305145P
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2012-08-06 10:44 AM |
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SBB&T upper village in Montecito is beautiful inside. I feel as if I am in a 5 star hotel lobby.
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REXOFSB
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2012-08-06 10:54 AM |
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Bank of the West at State & Figueroa. Beautiful inside and out. Great bank, too!
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COMMENT 305158
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2012-08-06 11:13 AM |
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There IS that fancy shiny brass fireplug downtown. It's just off State by a hotel. Sorry I can't remember the name. The best "looking" bank to me, is the one out by Ralph's in Magnolia. Why? Because it's people are SO helpful and nice. It's what's on the inside that counts.
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COMMENT 305163
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2012-08-06 11:21 AM |
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SBBT in Magnolia...they are always so helpful and knowledgeable!
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COMMENT 305168
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2012-08-06 11:33 AM |
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Community West Bank, 1501 State St. Charming branch that features the works of local artists. Great staff that knows their customers by name. One of the few "true" community banks left, especially with the Union Bank takeover of SBB&T.
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COMMENT 305171
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2012-08-06 11:37 AM |
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Golden 1 in Goleta on Calle Real. Not technically a bank, but thats partially why I like them. Online banking is a bit simpler than Wells Fargo, but it works just fine.
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COMMENT 305182
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2012-08-06 12:13 PM |
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The Rabobank on Castillo/Pueblo vicinity (???), near Cottage hospital... It's in a converted wooden cottage. Gotta laugh every time I pass by, not to mention the name.
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COMMENT 305195
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2012-08-06 12:49 PM |
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I agree with SBBT pretty much all of their locations have friendly staff and beautiful plants...the branches are indeed kept up like a 5 star hotel!!
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EZ2
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2012-08-06 03:40 PM |
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SBBT on Nogales.in.a little house in a nice area by Cottage Hospital
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COMMENT 305263
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2012-08-06 04:24 PM |
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this was a pretty random question.
I wonder if there's a bank office manager out there who's fishing for compliments on their own branch?
LOL
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COMMENT 305272P
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2012-08-06 05:09 PM |
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OP here - just someone who utmost appreciates good architecture, am just ok managing money; am not a branch manager. There was big controversy over the original architectural plans for the bank building at the corner of Anacapa and Carillo, now Rabobank. Am glad the Pearl Chase types helped raise the call for a handsome building then.
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COMMENT 305421
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2012-08-07 11:42 AM |
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Downtown main branch of Montecito Bank & Trust, high ceilings, old Spanish feel to the building, AND most importantly, friendly staff, good management, locally owned and operated (unlike SBBT now), and they give $1 million back to the community to non-profits every year (their Community Dividends program) just before Thanksgiving. It is located at the northeast corner of State and Carrillo, with convenient parking in back (city lot), and I never have trouble getting 15 minute parking on the Carrillo Street side to use the ATM there.
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COMMENT 305466P
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2012-08-07 01:27 PM |
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I second 421 !
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