Start your banking journey seamlessly. Opening an SBIC Bank account online just takes a few minutes, and no branch visit is required. Complete your application online, upload your documents, and fund your account securely from anywhere.
Banking with SBIC Bank means reliable service backed by over 200 years of SBI heritage, FDIC insurance up to $250,000, and a team dedicated to serving the diverse communities of California and beyond.
At SBIC Bank, we have a variety of personal and business banking account options to meet all your financial goals:
Lock in a competitive rate with a fixed-term CD, a secure, FDIC-insured savings option with no market risk. Available in a range of terms to fit your savings timeline.
We make it easy to open an account with SBIC Bank.
To open an account online, follow these steps:
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
"Opening my account online was seamless. Their secure process and great service exceeded my expectations."
Priya M
Here's what our customers are saying.
"I love the simplicity and accessibility SBIC offers. Their online banking is perfect for my needs."
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Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
"Opening my account online was seamless. Their secure process and great service exceeded my expectations."
Priya M
Here's what our customers are saying.
"I love the simplicity and accessibility SBIC offers. Their online banking is perfect for my needs."
Rahul D
Prefer to open your account in person? SBIC Bank operates several branch locations nationwide, with multilingual staff available in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Find your nearest branch for addresses, hours, and directions.
Expand your banking experience with these related services:
Checking accounts designed for everyday banking, with options for students, seniors, and remittance customers.
Competitive CD rates and high-yield savings accounts, open online from anywhere in the U.S.
No, there is no fee to open a checking or savings account with SBIC Bank. Several accounts, including Student Checking and Senior Checking, also carry no monthly maintenance fee.
Yes! Our Student Checking Account is available to students aged 18–25. It carries no monthly fee and no minimum balance requirement.
Opening online gives you 24/7 access to your account, a streamlined application from any device, and no branch visit required. Most accounts are funded and active within one business day.
Yes! SBIC Bank offers pre-arrival account options for Indian nationals moving to the U.S. on an F-1 or H-1B visa. Visit our Non-Resident Services page to learn more about the Global Start and Global Student checking accounts.
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