Business Advantage
Business Checking FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer 3 convenient ways of opening a business checking account:
- Limited Liability Company
- Sole Proprietor
- Corporation
- Limited Partnership
- General Partnership
- Unincorporated Association
- Professional Association
- Professional Corporation
A Beneficial Owner is an individual who owns or controls the entity doing business with Bank of America. Federal regulation requires financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information about the Beneficial Owner.
The following individuals are considered Beneficial Owners:
- Each individual who, directly or indirectly, owns 25% or more of the equity interests of an entity.
- One individual with significant responsibility for controlling or managing the entity, for example the senior executive officer, senior manager, etc.
- Name and title of person opening account
- Name and address of entity for the account
- Name, date of birth, Social Security number (U.S. Citizens), passport number and country of issuance (for foreign individuals), residential address, country of citizenship, country of residence, and percentage of ownership for each Beneficial Owner
- Name, date of birth, Social Security number (U.S. Citizens), passport number and country of issuance (for foreign individuals), residential address, country of citizenship, country of residence for each controlling individual (this information is required even if no equity owner has 25% or greater ownership)
- Certification that information provided on the Beneficial Owner and/or controlling manager is accurate
Application decisions are often immediate. In some cases, we may require additional supporting documentation to approve your application.
If we need additional information for our review, we will email you with the requirements. If requested, you have 11 days after you apply to send us your supplemental documents.
After your account is open, you should receive your debit card and checks (if ordered) within 5-7 business days. Visit us at a financial center for a temporary debit card and/or checks.
If you are already a customer, you can make your opening deposit by transferring money from your existing account. If you’re transferring money from another bank, you can use a Visa® or MasterCard® debit card, check or money order.
If for some reason your account isn’t approved, your deposit request will be canceled.
Yes, you can reorder checks online by signing in to Small Business Online Banking and selecting your account. On your account page there is a link to reorder checks. You can also reorder checks by calling 1.888.BUSINESS (1.888.287.4637).
No. There are no additional fees to sign up for and use Bank of America Small Business Online Banking. In fact, once you sign up you’ll have access to our online and mobile features such as mobile check deposit, online account management tools and access to your account online 24/7. Fees may apply for additional services.
If you have a Bank of America business checking account, you can request a debit card 3 ways:
- Log in to Online Banking (go to the Information & Services tab for your account)
- Call 888.BUSINESS (888.287.4637)
- Visit a financial center
