Basic Checking
With no minimum balance, but still full of features, our Basic Checking is anything but basic! ATM surcharges are waived up to $12 per month plus you get free identity theft alerts by enrolling your debit card.
- Unlimited check-writing
- Instant-issue MasterCard debit card—free!
- Free Identity Theft monitoring with enrollment
- Free Card Alerts with enrollment
- Domestic ATM surcharge refunds—up to $12 per month
- Online banking—with bill pay
- Mobile app—with mobile deposit
Requirements¶
- $100 minimum to open
- $5 monthly paper statement fee—waived with electronic statement enrollment
Ask an Expert¶

Matthew Limon¶
Client Relationship Manager
Send E-mail
805 730 7877
NMLSR: #1039591
Location: Santa Barbara

Dustin Reese¶
Vice President, Branch Manager
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805-540-6243
NMLSR: #1097395
Location: San Luis Obispo

Heidi Cummings¶
Vice President, Branch Manager
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805-296-1771
NMLSR: #1038237
Location: Paso Robles
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Digital Wallet¶
Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay allow you to use your ARB debit card using your smart phone or watch at contact-less payment terminals.

Online and Mobile Banking¶
Whether you need to check a balance, pay a bill, stop a payment, or order checks, online and mobile banking make it easy!

Personal Savings¶
Start building your nest egg, saving for a particular goal, or just putting a little extra aside for a rainy day.

Debit Card¶
Start using your card the same day you open your account with our instant-issue debit card.
Customer Testimonial¶
American Riviera Bank knows and cares about our customers.
