Everything you need with interest

Have it all with Business Interest Checking

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A smiling professional man in a navy blazer stands in a modern, open office.
Everything you need with interest

Have it all with Business Interest Checking

Business Interest Checking

With just a $100 initial deposit, WaFd Bank's Business Interest Checking gives you the perfect balance between stability and smart growth.

Earn interest on balances above $1,000

Earn interest on balances above $1,000

Reliable access with relationship banking

Reliable access with relationship banking

Earn interest while you manage your business: smart, steady, and built for growth

Features & benefits:

  • Earn interest on balances above $1,000
  • $15 monthly fee waived with a daily average balance of $5,000 or more
  • Access to thousands of fee-free MoneyPass® ATMs
  • Online Banking with bill payment
  • Mobile photo deposit & remote deposit capture
  • QuickBooks compatible
  • 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
    • Automatic sweep for balance optimization

Best if you:

  • Maintain steady balances
  • Prefer earning interest
  • Need easy digital access
  • Manage payroll and vendor payments
  • Value strong, personal relationships with your banker
Quick Business Checking Accounts Comparison
Product/featureBest forKey benefits
Business Interest CheckingBusinesses with moderate activity and balances
  • Earn interest on balances above $1,000
  • Online and mobile banking, bill pay, wires available
Business Analyzed CheckingHigh-volume transactions
Business Premier CheckingGrowing businesses
  • Premium rate tiers and relationship benefits
  • Upgrade your account with Cash Management services
*Business Free Checking

*Nonsufficient funds charges may apply.
New or smaller businesses
  • No monthly maintenance fees or balance requirements
  • Online banking, mobile deposit included

Business Interest Checking

  • Best for: Businesses with moderate activity and balances
  • Key benefits:
    • Earn interest on balances above $1,000
    • Online and mobile banking, bill pay, wires available

Business Analyzed Checking

  • Best for: High-volume transactions
  • Key benefits:

Business Premier Checking

  • Best for: Growing businesses
  • Key benefits:
    • Premium rate tiers and relationship benefits
    • Upgrade your account with Cash Management services

*Business Free Checking

*Nonsufficient funds charges may apply.

  • Best for: New or smaller businesses
  • Key benefits:
    • No monthly maintenance fees or balance requirements
    • Online banking, mobile deposit included
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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LOANS & LINES OF CREDIT

Get the funding you need to support cash flow, working capital, or other needs

  • SBA Loans and Lines of Credit
  • Business Loans and Lines of Credit
  • Business Credit Cards

Subject to credit approval.

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

More ways to upgrade your account

  • Positive Pay Fraud Prevention
  • Cash Flow Management
  • eWires: Send Domestic and International wires quickly
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