Really *Free Business Checking

Simple. Straightforward. Smart.

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*Nonsufficient funds charges may apply.

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A diverse pair of happy businesswomen, smiling and gesturing enthusiastically in their clothing shop.
Really *Free Business Checking

Simple. Straightforward. Smart.

Open an Account

*Nonsufficient funds charges may apply.

Free Business Checking

Running a business means juggling a thousand details; your bank account shouldn't be one of them.

WaFd Bank's Free Business Checking gives you the tools you need to manage your LLC, sole proprietorship, or small business with ease. No monthly service fees, no hidden charges, just practical, reliable banking designed for business owners like you.

No monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance requirements

No monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance requirements

Competitive options to upgrade your account and run your business better

Competitive options to upgrade your account and run your business better

Access to thousands of fee-free ATMs

Access to thousands of fee-free ATMs

Straightforward banking that keeps your small business moving forward

Features & benefits:

  • No monthly service fees
  • Unlimited digital transactions
  • Online Banking with bill payment
  • Mobile photo deposit & remote deposit capture
  • eStatements
  • Contactless Visa Debit Card
  • Complimentary Work Perks program to offer valuable benefits to your employees
  • Debit cards with option to order for employees who are not a signer on your account
  • Options to upgrade your account:
    • eWire Transfer Service
    • Electronic ACH Payments
    • Credit Card Processing

Best if you:

  • Don't want a minimum balance requirement
  • Need simple banking
  • Run a small business
  • Value personal service
Quick Business Accounts Comparison
Product/featureBest forKey benefits
Free Business CheckingSmall businesses & sole proprietors
  • No monthly service fees
  • Unlimited transactions
Business Interest CheckingBusinesses maintaining higher balances
  • Earn interest while managing cash flow
Business SavingsBuilding a safety net
  • Separate account for reserves and growth
Treasury ManagementScaling and automation needs
  • ACH, wire transfers, fraud protection
  • Add services as needed for tailored solutions

Free Business Checking

  • Best for: Small businesses & sole proprietors
  • Key benefits:
    • No monthly service fees
    • Unlimited transactions

Business Interest Checking

  • Best for: Businesses maintaining higher balances
  • Key benefits:
    • Earn interest while managing cash flow

Business Savings

  • Best for: Building a safety net
  • Key benefits:
    • Separate account for reserves and growth

Treasury Management

  • Best for: Scaling and automation needs
  • Key benefits:
    • ACH, wire transfers, fraud protection
    • Add services as needed for tailored solutions
Scale Your Success

Expand your financial capacity with our integrated business banking solutions, designed to scale with your goals.

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REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE

Submit your bank deposit using a simple desktop scanning device

  • Save time, no need to drive your deposits to the bank
  • Receive credit faster
  • Access images of deposited items
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eACH

A secure and fast way to send and receive payments

  • Vendor Payments
  • Payroll
  • Payment Collection
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

More ways to upgrade your account

  • Treasury Prime for ultimate control over business accounts
  • Sweep Accounts
  • Zero Balance Accounts
  • eWires: send domestic and International wires quickly
Expert Insights

Navigate your business confidently with expert knowledge and guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Best-In-State Bank in Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon. Top 3 for Washington.

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