Business Online Banking FAQs
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How do I enroll for Business Online Banking?
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After completing my Business Online Banking application, how long does it take to get my enrollment information?
AnswerApproximately one week.
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I forgot my Business Online Banking Company ID, User ID and/or Password? What Should I Do?
AnswerIf you have forgotten your Business Online Banking Company ID or User ID, please call our Business Banking Specialists at 866.867.1570 and we will assist you.
If you need to reset your password, enter your Company and User IDs on the login screen, click “Login” and then “Forgot your password?” on the next screen.
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I have an account I don’t currently access in Business Online Banking. How do I add it?
AnswerYou can click on “Customer Support, Contact Us” and send us a secure message. You can also visit any of our branches and one of our bank representatives will submit your request.
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How do I change the services I’m currently enrolled for?
AnswerYou can add or remove services by completing a Business Online Banking Status Change form. Please visit any of our branches to complete a form, or contact our Commercial Business Center at 866.867.1570.
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How far back does the account history go?
AnswerYour account history begins accumulating after you have enrolled in Business Online Banking. The transaction history is stored for 18 months. If you opt to enroll in electronic statement delivery, your first statement will be available after the next statement date following enrollment. These .pdf statements are accessible for up to 24 months.
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Is bill pay free?
AnswerYes, there is no limit to the number of Business Online Banking bill payments you can make each month. Please refer to our Commercial Deposit Account and Electronic Banking Agreement Product Sheets for more details.
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Can I initiate external transfers like direct deposit to employees, tax payments, or transferring to and from accounts from other institutions?
AnswerYes, sign up for Business Online Banking with ACH services and you can utilize the ACH network to make vendor or tax payments, collect money, and give your employees the added benefit of direct deposit. Employees can open a My Free Banking checking account with no minimum balance and no monthly fee.
For more information on our ACH service, visit our Treasury Management website to learn more. You can also visit any one of our convenient branches or contact our Commercial Business Center at 866.867.1570.
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What types of downloads do you support?
AnswerWe support the following types of downloads: CSV (comma separated value), BAI, QuickBooks, Money and Quicken. Quicken download options are .qif. Business Online Banking information can also be exported into an Adobe PDF. If you have any technical questions, please contact the Sandy Spring Client Support Center at 866.867.1570, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
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Can I give my accountant access to my accounts, without giving them the ability to perform transactions?
AnswerYes, after logging on to Business Online banking, click the “Administration” tab and click on “Company Administration” from the dropdown menu. The Manage User page will appear then click on the “Create New User” link to set up individuals with their own unique login. You can entitle each user to the Business Online Banking service(s) and account(s).
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I have more than one business, can I have just one login for Business Online Banking?
AnswerYes, you can have access to multiple companies within a single Business Online Banking access and even perform ACH origination from them. Contact the Sandy Spring client support center at 866.867.1570, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
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I have an account I don’t currently access in Business Online Banking. How do I add it?
AnswerYou can click on “Customer Support, Contact Us” and send us a secure message. You can also visit any of our branches and one of our bank representatives will submit your request.
Questions?
Call 866.867.1570.