Frequently Asked Questions


What is Direct Business Internet Banking?

Direct Business Internet Banking allows California Bank & Trust customers to bank via the Internet. By using a computer and Internet access, you can access financial information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. top

What can I do with Direct Business?

  • Pay bills and set up current and future payments;
  • Select whom to pay, how much and when
  • Retrieve up-to-date balances on your accounts
  • Review up to 122 days of account activity (beginning from service activation date)
  • View check images online
  • Set up account alerts
  • Export information into leading accounting software titles, including QuickBooks®
  • Transfer funds between authorized accounts
  • Combine up to 10 invoices and 2 credit memos in one payment
  • View loan and credit card information
  • You decide who in your company has what level of authority
  • Securely e-mail California Bank & Trust top


How do I apply for Direct Business?

View information for Direct Business Internet Banking.

View information for PC Banking for Business.top


How much does Direct Business cost?

Your monthly fees are waived for the first 3 months; however, bill payment fees, if applicable, will be charged to your account.
Direct Business Internet Banking* and Bill Pay
Monthly fee for first 3 accounts No charge
Each additional account over 3 per month $5 per account
Each bill payment $0.50
Transfers between authorized accounts No charge

*Monthly fee for single-users with up to 3 accounts is waived. Monthly fees cannot be charged to Account Analysis. top


If I have multiple businesses, can I sign them all up for Direct Business?

Direct Business allows you to view accounts which are under one Tax ID Number. If you have a parent company with smaller entities underneath it, all operating under various TIN's, you may be interested in CalBank Network Internet-based Cash Management.top


How do I access my accounts with Direct Business?

After your application has been approved, your Welcome Kit will arrive. This kit will include your Company ID which you will need to get started with banking online. To get started, simply go to the CB&T website at www.calbanktrust.com and click on the Direct Business Login button located on the top right. top


I have both personal and business accounts with California Bank & Trust; can I access all accounts with Direct Business?

Yes, you may access both business and personal accounts if your personal accounts are linked to your business profile. top


Can I get copies of checks through Direct Business?

Activity posted to your accounts is readily available online. Account information may be printed or downloaded for offline use. History can be reviewed for up to 122 days or as long as your accounts have been activated for Direct Business, whichever is less. top


Can I download my information into leading financial software titles?

Account activity and bill payment information history stays on Direct Business for up to 122 days, so you will want to download your history periodically. With Direct Business you can easily export this information to popular financial planning software programs such as QuickBooks®, Quicken® or Microsoft® Money. Direct Business offers easy downloading of your transaction information via a Download button in the Account Detail sectiontop


Can I transfer funds between accounts?

Yes, you can transfer between your eligible accounts*. Please check with your branch for further information on establishing account transfer relationships.

*Federal law imposes transaction limitations on certain accounts and these limitations, as disclosed in the Deposit Account Agreement. Disclosure will apply to transactions initiated through these services. top


Can I view and make loan payments with Direct Business?

Direct Business allows you to view your balances for commercial loans. However, it doesn’t allow transactions, such as making payments or transfers. .top


Who can I call with questions or if I need technical assistance with Direct Business?

For questions regarding Direct Business Internet Banking, or if you need technical assistance, please contact:
Direct Business Internet Banking Customer Service
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., PT 1(877) 650-0095  top


How can I keep my information private?

Direct Business information is secured through the use of a unique User ID/Login ID and password. You should keep your password confidential and change it frequently to ensure that no one else can guess it. You should not walk away from your computer without exiting the system first; when you are finished with Direct Business, click the SIGNOFF button located at the bottom of the left navigational toolbar. Once you have signed off, no further transactions can be processed until you log on to the system again. top


How do I enroll for Bill Pay?

You can sign up for Bill Pay online. When setting up specific bill payments, you set the date that the payment is due. The system will automatically calculate the timing and process the payment to arrive on the payment due date.

Please note: the maximum single payment amount allowed is $9,999.99. top


What are the system requirements?

Direct Business requires a secure Internet connection with a browser capable of 128-bit SSL encryption, such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (recommended). Direct Business can be accessed by IBM-compatible PC and Mac computers. top

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