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Smart business banking solutions

Opening a business checking account helps prioritize your company's finances. Choose between our 3 different options. Each account has its benefits.

BizEssentials® Checking

You like to keep things simple, skip the bells and whistles and just get your business done.

  • No monthly maintenance fee
  • No fee on first 250 transactions*
  • No fee on first $5,000 deposited in coin and currency


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BizEssentials® Plus Checking

If you’re looking for a business checking account that’s got a little hustle… just like you.

  • $15 monthly maintenance fee**
  • No fee on first 500 transactions*
  • No fee on first $10,000 deposited in coin and currency

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BizEssentials® Interest Checking

You work hard for your money and want to put it to work for you.

  • Interest earned on balances
  • $15 monthly maintenance fee**
  • No fee on first 250 transactions*
  • No fee on first $10,000 deposited in coin and currency
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Small Business Digital Banking Services

Digital Banking

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Bill Pay

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Mobile Deposit

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Small Business Banking FAQs

What questions should I ask when opening a small business bank account?

 

What types of CDs and savings accounts are available for small businesses?

 

Small businesses can typically choose from a variety of certificate of deposit (CD) and savings account options, including:

  • Traditional Savings Accounts: Standard savings accounts offering interest on deposits with easy access to funds.
  • Money Market Accounts: These offer higher interest rates and check-writing privileges but may require higher minimum balances.
  • Short-Term CDs: CDs with terms ranging from a few months to a year, offering fixed interest rates with the requirement to keep the funds untouched until maturity.
  • Long-Term CDs: CDs with terms extending beyond a year, offering higher interest rates but with the same stipulation of keeping funds untouched until maturity.
  • Jumbo CDs: High minimum deposit CDs that typically offer higher interest rates due to the larger amount of deposited funds.

Are there “no fee” bank account options available for small businesses?

 

Yes, there are “no fee” or low-fee business bank account options. These accounts may have:

  • No monthly maintenance fees or the ability to waive fees by meeting certain criteria, such as maintaining a minimum balance.
  • Free transactions up to a certain limit, with charges only for excess transactions.
  • Free online and mobile banking services.
  • No fees for incoming wires and limited fees for other services like check deposits.

What is required to open a small business bank account?

 

To open a small business bank account, you will typically need the following:

  • A valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) for all owners and signers.
  • Your Social Security number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
  • Business formation documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement).
  • Ownership agreements if applicable (e.g., Operating Agreement for LLCs).
  • Business license or registration certificate.
  • Proof of address for the business (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.).

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