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Free Business Checking

Free Business Checking
Tell us about your business, your role, your requirements, and get a custom account recommendation in minutes. When you're finished, we'll help you act on it right away.
Which account is right for you?
Free Business Checking is designed for businesses with moderate transaction needs offering:
  • 300 basic transactions each month
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • No minimum balance requirements
Added-Value Features
Once you select the right core business checking account, enhance it with the following added-value services. The result is a business banking relationship that delivers everything you need at the greatest value possible. Features include:

  • A no-annual-fee Sovereign Business ATM Card or Debit Card, including 24-hour banking at Sovereign and other financial institution ATMs.
  • Business Online Banking, our powerful online banking and bill payment system designed especially for business checking customers. 
  • A 1% interest rate discount on small business lines of credit or loans when you have payments made automatically from your Sovereign business checking account.
  • Free access to Sovereign's online tax payment service to make convenient federal and state tax payments.
  • Faster payments and collections through access to online ACH and wire transfer systems.
  • A summary of your monthly banking services.
Additional Business Services
In addition to fulfilling your core banking requirements, Sovereign has a complete selection of additional business services that can help you manage your finances more smoothly. These include:
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Transactions include checks paid, teller deposits, ATM deposits, deposited items, and ACH items (electronic debits and credits not originated by customer). Sovereign Merchant Services (credit and debit card payment processing), Sovereign Payroll & HR Services, and ACH debit items are not included.

In the case of excessive cash deposits, Sovereign reserves the right to transfer you to an account with more appropriate cash handling services.
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