LIMITED TIME OFFER

Earn a business checking account bonus

Earn up to $1,2001

Earn a bonus when you open a new U.S. Bank Business Essentials® account or Platinum Business Checking account and complete the required activities.

Offer valid through March 31, 2026.

Choose the business checking account that fits your business best and get rewarded. 

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U.S. Bank Platinum Business Checking Package

Extra benefits for businesses with high balances and transaction activity

Earn a $1,200 bonus1

Deposit at least $25,000 in new money within 30 days of opening your new Platinum Business Checking Package. You must maintain at least $25,000 balance8 for 60 days after account opening and complete six qualifying transactions within 60 days. 

Promo code: Q1DIG26
Offer valid through March 31, 2026

Key Features
  • 550 free transactions per statement cycle2
  • 250 free cash deposit units per statement cycle34
  • $30 or $0 monthly maintenance fee5

 

Waive the $30 monthly maintenance fee with any one of the following:

  • U.S. Bank Payment Solutions
  • $25,000 average collected checking balance
  • $75,000 combined average collected business deposits6 and outstanding business credit balances7

Promo code Q1DIG26 will be automatically applied.

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U.S. Bank Business Essentials®

Business checking and card payment processing in one simplified solution

Earn a $400 bonus1

Deposit at least $5,000 in new money within 30 days of opening your new Business Essentials account. You must maintain a $5,000 balance8 or 60 days after account opening and complete six qualifying transactions within 60 days.

Promo code: Q1DIG26
Offer valid through March 31, 2026

Checking key features
  • Unlimited digital transactions9
  • 25 free teller and paper transactions per statement cycle10
  • $0 monthly maintenance fee

 

Payment key features
  • Free same-day access to funds11
  • Free card reader with $0 software fee12

Promo code Q1DIG26 will be automatically applied.

Business checking account features that do more for you.

Enhanced security

Keep your business safe with fraud-prevention tools.

Bill pay for business

Automate payables and streamline cash flow directly from your business checking account.

Connect programs

Integrate your third-party accounting, budget management and tax programs for a full view of your finances.

U.S. Bank Payroll

U.S. Bank Payroll powered by Gusto centralizes the tools you need to run payroll, manage tax forms and simplify daily business activities.13

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businesses choose us as their trusted financial partner.

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Bankers serving small to medium-sized businesses.

Simplify payments with bill pay for business.

Take control of your finances directly from your business online banking dashboard. Easily schedule and make payments using your credit card or checking account, all with the confidence that your bank details remain secure and private.

Manage payroll from your business online banking dashboard.

U.S. Bank Payroll powered by Gusto centralizes the tools you need to run payroll, automate tax filings and simplify daily business activities.13

Getting started with a U.S. Bank business checking account

Collect necessary documents for the application.

  • Your business’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) or tax ID number (sole proprietors can use the owner’s Social Security number).
  • Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, or a charter or a similar legal document that indicates when your company was formed (not required for sole proprietors).
  • Government-issued photo ID and Social Security number for you and anyone else authorized to sign checks or make transactions on behalf of your organization.

After you’ve opened your account, move funds seamlessly.

Frequently asked questions

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Disclosures

  1. Promo code Q1DIG26 MUST be used when opening a U.S. Bank Business Essentials® or Platinum Business Checking account. Limit of one bonus per business. A $100 minimum deposit is required to open one of the referenced accounts.

    To earn a business checking bonus, open a qualifying U.S. Bank business checking account between 1/15/2026 and 3/31/2026. Make the required deposit(s) in new money within 30 days of account opening, maintain the same required daily balance through the 60th day, and complete 6 qualifying transactions based on posted date within 60 days of account opening.

    • Business Essentials: $400 bonus with $5,000 deposits and daily balance
    • Platinum Business Checking: $1,200 bonus with $25,000 deposits and daily balance
       

    Qualifying transactions include debit card purchases, ACH and wire credits or debits, Zelle credits or debits, U.S. Bank mobile check deposit, electronic or paper checks, bill pay (excluding payments made by credit card), and payment received via U.S. Bank Payment Solutions. Other transactions, such as person-to-person payments, credit card transfers, or transfers between U.S. Bank accounts, are not eligible.

    New money is defined as funds from outside U.S. Bank and cannot be transferred from another U.S. Bank product or a U.S. Bank Affiliate. For accounts opened on non-business days, weekends or federal holidays, the open date is considered the next business day. Account fees may reduce the required daily balance during the qualifying period.

    Bonus will be deposited into your new eligible U.S. Bank business checking account within 30 days after the month-end in which all offer requirements are met, provided the account remains open with a positive available balance.

    Offer may not be combined with other business checking bonus offers. Existing businesses with a business checking account or had one closed within the past 12 months, do not qualify.

    All regular account-opening procedures apply. For full checking account pricing, terms and policies, refer to your Business Pricing Information, Business Essentials Pricing Information, and YDAA disclosure. These documents are available at any U.S. Bank branch or by calling 800.872.2657.

    Bonus will be reported as interest earned on IRS Form 1099-INT and recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes. Current U.S. Bank employees are not eligible. U.S. Bank reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.

  2. Transactions are $0.40 each once free transactions are surpassed. A transaction includes deposits and other credits, checks paid and other debits, ACH and deposited items, and signature and PIN based purchases made with a U.S. Bank Business Debit Card. The U.S. Bank Business Debit Card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

  3. 250 free cash deposit units per statement cycle. Cash deposit units are calculated by dividing each cash deposit amount by 100 and rounding the resulting value to a whole number. To determine rounding, less than $0.50/$50 is rounded down and more than or equal to $0.50/$50 is rounded up. Any deposit less than $150 equals one unit. Examples: $782.00 equals 8 units, $440.52 equals 4 units. Cash unit allowance applicable to all cash deposits in branch and through U.S. Bank partner ATMs, cash unit allowance not applicable to Cash Vault product. After free units per statement cycle the fee is $0.35 per unit.

  4. Units are calculated by dividing each cash deposit by 100 and rounding the results value to a whole number.

  5. Monthly Maintenance Fee Waiver Options for Platinum Business Checking: U.S. Bank Payment Solutions OR $25,000 average collected account balance OR $75,000 combined average collected balances across all U.S. Bank business deposit accounts and outstanding business credit balances.

  6. Business deposit balances only. Balances will be verified 1 day prior to the last day of your statement cycle.

  7. Business credit outstanding balances only. Balances will be verified 1 day prior to the last day of your statement cycle.

  8. The daily balance is the balance at the end of each business day, equal to the beginning balance for that day plus the current business day credits, minus the current business day debits. Business days are Monday through Friday; federal holidays are not included. For additional information call 855-955-2760 or visit your local branch for a copy of Business Pricing Information disclosure or Business Essentials Pricing Information disclosure or refer to Your Deposit Account Agreement (YDAA).

  9. Digital transactions include electronic deposits, electronic withdrawals, ATM transactions, Elavon payment processing credits and chargebacks, electronic transfers, ACH, debit card purchases. Certain transactions may have additional service fees. Refer to U.S. Bank Business Essentials® Pricing Information or contact your Business Banker for complete pricing information.

  10. Teller transactions include deposits and withdrawals made with a banker/teller at a branch and paper checks written on the account. Transactions are $0.50 each once free transactions are surpassed. Certain transactions may have additional service fees. Refer to U.S. Bank Business Essentials® Pricing Information or contact your Business Banker for complete pricing information.

  11. Sales are processed daily and deposited into the associated checking account. Funding speeds will vary between weekdays and weekends and are dependent on batch settlement times. Batches will be processed every day, including weekends. Changing the account that your funds are deposited into may impact your funding speeds. Fee to retain daily funding and deposit applies when the associated checking account is a non-U.S. Bank checking account. Please see the U.S. Bank Business Essentials® Payment Processing Terms of Service and Operating Agreement for details.

  12. One free mobile card reader is included and is only available for customers applying for a new U.S. Bank Business Essentials® account through the online application. If the hardware selected is not available, we'll send you a comparable device with similar features. Card reader cannot be redeemed for any other hardware purchase or account credit. Additional card readers available for a fee.

  13. U.S. Bank Payroll is a platform that enables small business customers to access third-party payroll processing services provided by Gusto, Inc. through the existing U.S. Bank online banking experience. U.S. Bank is not affiliated with Gusto, Inc.  For more information, please refer to the Embedded Payroll Service page.

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Here’s what you’ll need to start your application.

To apply for an account online, you must own 20% or more of your business. Full application requirements may vary based on your business type and the account you’re applying for.

Applicant requirements:

  • Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN)
  • Legal name and home address
  • Email address
  • Mobile number

Business requirements:

  • Business Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
  • Legal business name and physical address
  • A minimum opening deposit of $100
  • Debit and credit card sales estimates (required for Business Essentials applications).

Requirements by business type

Sole Proprietor

Single-Member Limited Liability Company (SMLLC)

Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Partnerships or Corporation

Nonprofit

 

Sole Proprietor

  • Government-issued identification card may be required, such as:
    • Driver’s license
    • State-issued identification card
    • U.S. passport
  • Business Taxpayer Identification Number such as:
    • SSN
    • ITIN
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Proof of legal name if using a doing business as (DBA) name. (DBA names differ from the owner’s or legal business’s names and are often filed with a government authority).

Single-Member Limited Liability Company (SMLLC)

  • Government-issued identification card may be required, such as:
    • Driver’s license
    • State-issued identification card
    • U.S. passport
  • Business Taxpayer Identification Number, such as:
    • SSN
    • ITIN
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Business formation documents, which may include:
    • Valid government-issued business license
    • Certificate of good standing from your Secretary of State
    • Operating agreement
    • Articles of incorporation
    • Proof of legal name if using a business as (DBA) name. DBA names differ from the owner’s or legal business’s names and are often filed with a government authority.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Partnerships or Corporation

  • Government-issued identification card may be required, such as:
    • Driver’s license
    • State-issued identification card
    • U.S. passport
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Business formation documents, which may include:
    • Valid government-issued business license
    • Certificate of good standing from your Secretary of State
    • Operating agreement
    • Articles of incorporation
    • Proof of legal name if using a doing business as (DBA) name. DBA names differ from the owner’s or legal business’s names and are often filed with a government authority.
  • Information about additional business owners:
    • Provide the name, phone number and email address of any additional business owners. They will receive a portion of this application to complete.

Nonprofit

  • Government-issued identification card may be required, such as:
    • Driver’s license
    • State issued identification card
    • U.S. passport
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Business formation documents, which may include:
    • Valid government-issued business license
    • Certificate of good standing from your Secretary of State
    • Certified articles of organization
  • For additional association members:
    • Provide the name, phone number and email address of any additional members who will also be account owners. Members who will also be account owners will receive an application to complete their details.