Who is SBBT or TPG?

Santa Barbara Bank and Trust (SBBT) is the former name for one of the banks used by Turbo Tax for refund processing if you choose to have TurboTax deduct their fees from your refund. (Meaning you didn’t pay the fee with credit/debit card before filing). Santa Barbara TPG is their new name. Your refund status can be checked at their site if your refund is being transferred from them on the TPG check tax refund status site.