Local Banking Information

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The following chart summarizes basic accounts offered at four local banks with branches near the University.  M & T Bank has a branch office on campus in the University Union.  You are encouraged to contact the banks directly for more information.  If you live off campus, you may also find there is one closer to your home.

    Bank      Locations closest to BU     Contact information           Overseas checks         Wire transfers         ATMs

 

M&T Bank

 

1) University Union West

2) 4400 Vestal Pkwy E

 

1) Phone: (607) 777-6400

2) Phone: 1-800-724-2440

www.mandtbank.com

 

Accepts foreign checks in US dollars.

Checks in foreign currency will be sent out for collecting
(4-6 weeks waiting period)

 

 Domestic In: $20

Out (Foreign): $30

 

None if using M&T machines. 

4 machines on campus.   

Variable fees at other machines

 

HSBC

 

 

4700 Vestal Pkwy E.
(Vestal Park)

 

 

Phone: (607) 770-7111

www.hsbc.com

 

Fee charged for exchanging foreign currency

 

In (within US via another HSBC): No Fee

Out (Foreign): $30

 

None if using HSBC machines  

Variable fees at other machines 

$ 1.00 ATM fee for balance inquiry 

 

Citizens Bank

 

1) 3212 Vestal Pkwy E.
    (next to Kohl’s)

2) 2405 Vestal Parkway
    (near Wal-Mart)

 

1) Phone: (607) 723-5760

2) Phone: (607) 729-6946

www.citizensbank.com

 

Fee charged for exchanging foreign currency

Accepts foreign checks
(fee charged)

 

In (domestic): $15 

Outgoing (domestic): $20

Out (US $): $30
Foreign: $25

 

None if using a Citizens Bank machine.  

$1.75 fee at other machines.

 

NBT Bank

 

3121 Vestal Pkwy E.

 

 

(607) 797-3773

http://www.nbtbank.com

 

Fees charged for both depositing overseas checks in a foreign currency and exchanging foreign currency (cash)

Both will be sent out for collecting.

 

In (Domestic & Foreign): $15

Out (Domestic & Foreign): $50

 

Free at NBT ATM machines.   

$1.00 charge by NBT plus additional fee by the other bank

 

All information is subject to change. This information is correct as of June 2008.
Please contact the bank for more information about their services and specials for students.