Banking & Money

Banks offer many different services. Standard services include savings and checking accounts, in addition to Automated Teller Machine (ATM) access. In addition, most banks offer currency exchange at fair rates, wiring and electronic transfer of funds, and various other services. Checking accounts have many benefits such as:

Safety against loss or theft
Ability to make transfers to deposits for any purchases, to satisfy debts, or to make withdrawals by writing checks
Canceled checks serve as your receipt of payment
Monthly statements of balance
Withdrawals by mail or ATM

The is an ATM machine located in the basement of Bray Hall on the ESF campus.

We also suggest that you "shop around" for a bank that offers the best interest rates and lowest fees for the services that you will be using. The fees and hours are of any bank you choose may change. Some other recommendations regarding your money:

Keep most of your money in the bank;
Do not carry large amounts of money with you;
Keep your financial records in a safe place;
Carry your identification card(s) with you at all times. Banks require it before cashing checks;
Be cautious when using ATM's. Use well lit ATM locations. Keep alert when other people are around. Protect your personal ATM code number

Banks in the University Area

The following is a list of banks in the university area. This list is subject to change and is not intended to be an endorsement of banking services.

KeyBank
215 Tecumseh Road
Syracuse, NY 13224
Phone: (315) 446-8091

M&T Bank
725 Irving Avenue,
Syracuse, NY, 13210
Phone: (800) 724-2440

HSBC
1004 E Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (800) 975-4722

Fleet Bank
One Clinton Sq
Syracuse, NY 13221
Phone: (800) 841-4000

Chase Manhattan Bank
649 South Crouse Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (800) 935-9935