We're Here for You

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to affect the way we live, work, and interact, we’re committed to helping you with all your financial needs, while creating a safe environment for you and our employees. We apologize for any inconvenience or disruptions as we work through this difficult time together. Stay safe!

Daily Branch and Office Status Update

Arroyo Grande Branch: Branch is temporarily closed until January 25
Bakersfield - Gosford Branch: Branch is temporarily closed until January 25
Coachella Branch: Branch is temporarily closed until January 19
Salinas Branch: Branch is temporarily closed until January 25
Ventura Branch: Branch is temporarily closed until January 22

Branch Appointments

While we are confident we can meet the majority of your banking needs online, we realize some matters may require an in-branch meeting. Our bankers are available to meet with you by appointment.

Schedule an Appointment

PPP Relaunch Update

Friday, January 8, 2021

With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA21), the SBA announced that the Paycheck Protection Program will re-open to borrowers the week of January 11, 2021 through small community financial institutions. Unfortunately, this does NOT include Mechanics Bank. The SBA will make the program available through larger community banks and lenders (Mechanics Bank) at a later date to be announced, but expected to be NO SOONER than the week of January 18 ^th. Please visit our PPP page for more information.

Let's Come Together From a Distance

For the health and safety of our employees and customers, we encourage you to utilize our Online and Mobile banking for your banking needs whenever possible. But if you need to visit us in person, we’re here for you! We are following all the updates and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CA Department of Public Health, and local governments. We’re also taking additional measures to keep everyone safe, including:

Encouraging use of Drive Thru banking (where available) and ATMs
Actively enforcing Social Distancing in and around the branches and office
Controlling lobby or building access when needed
Asking customers who are sick, have a fever or a cough to use remote banking options or contact us for appointments
Increasing sanitation of our general environments and all high-touch surfaces

help stop the spread of covid-19

Beware of Scams

Unfortunately, we know that fraud and scams can increase during times of heightened fear and anxiety. We want to help you stay safe! Remember, we will never initiate contact to you by phone, email, or text to ask you for any personal information such as account numbers, social security numbers or debit/ATM card number or PINs. And please also be aware of other emails, texts, and phone calls that may look like they are coming from reputable companies or organizations trying to help. For more tips, please visit the Federal Trade Commision's Coronavirus Scams site and check out our Fraud Prevention page. test