Business Banking

Business Accounts Built for How You Operate

No transaction limits on checking. Dividends on savings. EMV-secured debit cards. And a local team that picks up the phone.

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No Transaction Limits
Business Checking
0.30% APY
Promotional Savings Rate
$0
Minimum Balance
24/7
Online and Mobile Access

Three Products. One Straightforward Package.

Business checking, savings, and a debit card that work together so your money moves as fast as your business does.

Business Checking

No transaction limits and no minimum balance. The $10.95 monthly fee is waived when your business has a qualified ACU Business Visa, line of credit, or loan. Includes free online bill pay and a Visa debit card with EMV chip security.

  • No monthly service charges
  • Same-day deposit availability
  • Free online bill pay
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Business Savings

Earn 0.30% APY promotional rate on balances up to $1,000,000 for your first 12 months. No balance requirements to maintain.

  • 0.30% APY promotional rate
  • Up to $1M qualifying balance
  • $25 minimum to open
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Business Debit Card

EMV chip security and Verified by Visa protection on every transaction. Access your account 24 hours a day from any device.

  • EMV chip security
  • Verified by Visa
  • Immediate emergency replacement
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Documents by Entity Type

Requirements vary by how your business is organized. If you are unsure which documents apply or how to obtain them, call us at 253-964-3113 and we will walk you through the list before your visit.

Sole Proprietorship

  • Copy of IRS Letter Assigning EIN (if using an EIN)
  • Business License

Partnership

  • SOS filed certificate or registration form (if registered)
  • Copy of IRS Letter Assigning EIN
  • Business License
  • Executed Partnership Agreement

Limited Liability Company

  • Copy of SOS filed Certificate of Formation
  • Copy of IRS Letter Assigning EIN
  • Business License
  • Executed Operating Agreement
  • Confirmation of Managing Member, Members, and/or Manager

Corporation

  • Copy of SOS filed Articles of Incorporation
  • Copy of IRS Letter Assigning EIN
  • Business License
  • Bylaws
  • Confirmation of Corporate Secretary/Officer(s)

Nonprofit Corporation

  • Copy of SOS filed Articles of Incorporation
  • Copy of IRS Letter Assigning EIN
  • Business License
  • Bylaws
  • Confirmation of Corporate Secretary/Officer(s)

Additional Requirements

  • Identifying information for principals and beneficial owners may be required under federal law
  • Signers on the account will also need to provide identification
  • Call 253-964-3113 to confirm your full document list before visiting a branch

Built for Business. Backed by a Local Team.

Every feature was chosen to reduce friction, protect your funds, and keep your cash working.

Fee Waived With Your Relationship

Business checking with no transaction limits and no minimum balance. The $10.95 monthly fee is waived when your business has a qualified ACU Business Visa, line of credit, or loan.

0.30% APY Promotional Rate

Earn more on idle business funds with our 12-month promotional savings rate on balances up to $1,000,000.

EMV Debit Security

Chip-secured debit card with Verified by Visa protection and immediate emergency replacement if your card is lost or stolen.

Same-Day Deposits

Most deposits are available the same day. No waiting to access your funds when your business needs them.

Free Online Bill Pay

Manage all your vendor payments from one dashboard. No checks to write, no envelopes to mail, no processing costs.

NCUA Insured

Business deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration.

Open Your Account in Three Steps

Most business accounts open the same day. Here is what the process looks like from your first call to your first transaction.

Step 01

Confirm Eligibility

Call 253-964-3113 or visit any branch. Our team confirms your membership eligibility and reviews what documents match your business entity type so you know exactly what to bring.

Step 02

Gather Your Documents

Collect your EIN letter, business license, and entity-specific formation documents. Our team sends you the exact list in advance so there are no surprises at the branch.

Step 03

Open and Get to Work

Your account opens the same day in most cases. Debit card ordered. Online banking active. Ready for business - no waiting period, no application fee.

★★★★★
“ACU has handled our business banking for years. They know us by name, and when we had a cash flow question during a busy season, we had an answer the same day.”
Rosa M.
KC Lodging Inc.

Business Account Questions, Answered

What business members ask most before opening. Entry-level business checking at Chase and Bank of America runs $15 to $16 per month with about 20 fee-free non-electronic transactions, per each bank’s published pricing as of September 2026. ACU Business Checking has no transaction limits, and the $10.95 monthly fee is waived with a qualified ACU Business Visa, line of credit, or loan. Business rates effective October 1, 2026.

If your question is not here, call us at 253-964-3113. A local team member picks up the phone.

You need your EIN letter, business license, and entity formation documents, which vary by business type: partnership agreement, LLC operating agreement, or corporate articles and bylaws. Additional identification for principals and beneficial owners may also be required. Contact ACU at 253-964-3113 to confirm what is needed for your specific business structure.
ACU Business Checking has no monthly transaction fees, no transaction limits, and no minimum balance requirement. A $10.95 monthly fee applies only if the account does not have a qualified Business Visa, Line of Credit, or Loan relationship with ACU.
Eligible business members earn 0.30% APY on balances up to $1,000,000 for the first 12 months when they maintain an open Business Savings account that is 12 months old or less, an active Business Checking account, and a current business loan with ACU. If any qualifying condition changes, the account reverts to the standard APY.
ACU Business Debit Cards include EMV chip security, Verified by Visa for online shopping, 24-hour access through online and mobile banking, special discounts on popular brands, and immediate emergency card replacement if your card is lost or stolen.
Yes. ACU opens accounts for sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit corporations. Each entity type has specific document requirements. Contact our business services team at 253-964-3113 and we will walk you through exactly what is needed for your organization.
Yes. ACU Business Checking includes same-day availability on most deposits. A 3-day hold applies to ATM deposits, and a 30-day ATM hold applies when a business account is under 30 days old.

Your Business Account Opens Today

No application fees. No minimum balance. A local team that knows your business by name, not by account number.