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Manage Your Account – Your Way

Whether you bank on your phone, laptop, or tablet, digital banking allows you to manage your money where and when it works for you.

Set up your Online Banking, pay bills, view statements, transfer money, and more. Learn more about enrolling in
Online Banking.

Bank from anywhere at any time, deposit checks, check your balances, pay bills, and transfer money. Enjoy the safety and convenience of Touch ID and Face ID for Apple and fingerprint for Android.

Stay in the know about your account activity with alerts via text and email. Learn more about customizable alerts.

Pay your bills on time, every time.

Set up links to other accounts you may use to manage your money.

Set up your transfers and direct deposits.

Get email notifications that your statement is available via Online or Mobile Banking. It’s safe, secure, and convenient. Learn more about going Paperless.

Add Apple Pay to your digital wallet. 

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Add Money to Your Account

Deposit or withdraw your money easily from anywhere at any time.

from your phone with Mobile Check Deposit, or at many Santander ATMs. Visit locations.santanderbank.com for specific services by location.

 

to get paid in a fast, secure way.
 

from your phone, computer, tablet, or at any ATM or branch.

send money in minutes 2 with Zelle®

 

Set up Auto Save

Just set it and forget it.

  • Log in to Online Banking.
  • Click Transfer (under Quick Transfer) on the lower right.
  • Complete the details, including amount, date and frequency.
  • Confirm details and begin to meet your savings goals.  

 

check out our options and open one today.
 

 

 

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Make Everyday Banking Seamless

Use the tools you need to simplify your banking and manage your financial future.

Learn when to expect your checkbook orders

and how to order more. 
 

Activate your Santander Debit Mastercard®

set your PIN, and learn more about the many benefits your card can unlock for you.
 

and easily place your lost or misplaced card on hold until it turns up.
 

to view helpful tips, articles, and ideas to help you navigate your financial future.

Videos to help you get started

Mobile Banking Enrollment.

Enjoy secure access to your accounts on the go at any time, anywhere.

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Mobile Banking Alerts.

Alerts keep you in the know, on the go.

It’s easy to stay on top of all your account activity when you customize your Mobile Banking Alerts. Be in the know when your paycheck hits, a payment is due, and more. It’s as smart as it is easy with our unlimited email or text alerts. Set up your Mobile Banking Alerts today.

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Mobile Banking Card Management.

Manage your cards on the go.

With Santander’s Mobile Banking App, you can put a misplaced card on hold, create or change your PIN, report a lost or stolen card, and request a replacement card from anywhere, any time.

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Paperless Statements.

Save time and stay organized.


Go paperless to avoid paper statement fees as well as the hassle of storing physical documents; plus you can view up to two years of your deposit and credit card statements. Bidding paper statements goodbye is one more step towards a cleaner environment.

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Alerts.

Stay one step ahead.


Want to know when your paycheck hits your account or your credit card payment is due? It's easy with our customizable (and unlimited) email or text alerts.

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Online Banking Enrollment.

Enjoy secure access to your accounts. Any time. Anywhere.

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2Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient's email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle.

Let’s set up your account

Your new banking experience begins here. Simply choose the type of account you have opened from the drop-down menu below. You will be directed to your Account Set-up page where you can sign up for all the convenient and beneficial features your new Santander account offers. Get ready to personalize your experience for banking your way.