SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012) - California Bank & Trust (CB&T) ([ calbanktrust.com ]) is pleased to announce the introduction of Direct Business Plus Internet Banking for its customers. This product expands on the bank's successful Direct Business Internet Banking service to include the opportunity for customers to initiate prefunded ACH disbursements for any type of payment, including direct deposit payroll to employees and the ability to make federal and state tax payments.

"California Bank & Trust's Direct Business Plus Internet Banking is a robust business tool which aims to further develop and increase online banking functionality for customers," said Susan Brown, senior vice president, marketing group manager with California Bank & Trust. "This product demonstrates the bank's commitment to invest in the enhancement and expansion of its suite of online banking products and services in an effort to provide the significant value our customers have come to expect from the bank."

California Bank & Trust is dedicated to providing an integrated online banking experience for all of its customers. In addition to Direct Business and Direct Business Plus Internet Banking, the bank provides a DirectNET(SM) Consumer Online Banking product as well as a mobile banking application available on iPhone®, Android™ and BlackBerry® devices.

About California Bank & Trust
California Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: [ ZION ]), is one of the largest banks headquartered in California with over $10 billion in assets and more than 100 branches statewide. CB&T provides a full array of financial solutions for businesses and individuals, including commercial lending, small business lending, SBA financing, cash management, international banking and wealth management. The professional bankers at CB&T are backed by major resources, yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. They are committed to providing clients with valuable business and economic insights and to connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need to succeed. CB&T, as part of Zions Bancorporation, is a proud recipient of 13 Greenwich Associates 2011 Excellence Awards in banking. To learn more, visit [ calbanktrust.com ] or call (800) 400-6080. Equal Housing Lender.

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