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Open a business bank account | U.S. Small Business Administration Skip to main content Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Open a business bank account Open a business account when you're ready to start accepting or spending money as your business. A business bank account helps you stay legally compliant and protected. It also provides benefits to your customers and employees. Content Benefits of business bank accounts As soon as you start accepting or spending money as your business, you should open a business bank account. Common business accounts include a checking account, savings account, credit card account, and a merchant services account. Merchant services accounts allow you to accept credit and debit card transactions from your customers. You can open a business bank account once you've gotten your federal EIN . Most business bank accounts offer perks that don't come with a standard personal bank account. Protection . Business banking offers limited personal liability protection by keeping your business funds separate from your personal funds. Merchant services also offer purchase protection for your customers and ensures that their personal information is secure. Professionalism . Customers will be able to pay you with credit cards and make checks out to your business instead of directly to you. Plus, you'll be able to authorize employees to handle day-to-day banking tasks on behalf of the business. Preparedness . Business banking usually comes with the option for a line of credit for the company. This can be used in the event of an emergency, or if your business needs new equipment. Purchasing power . Credit card accounts can help your business make large startup purchases and help establish a credit history for your business. Find an account with low fees and good benefits Some business owners open a business account at the same bank they use for their personal accounts. Rates, fees, and options vary from bank to bank, so you should shop around to make sure you find the lowest fees and the best benefits. Here are things to consider when you're opening a business checking or savings account: Introductory offers Interest rates for savings and checking Interest rates for lines of credit Transaction fees Early termination fees Minimum account balance fees Here are things to consider when you're opening a merchant services account: Discount rate : The percentage charged for every transaction processed Transaction fees : The amount charged for every credit card transaction Address Verification Service (AVS) fees ACH daily batch fees : Fees charged when you settle credit card transactions for that day Monthly minimum fees :&
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