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Business Advantage Banking — business checking accounts designed to move your business forward with financial tools, services and dedicated support, all in one place.

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Now with no monthly fee for 12 months!

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Avoid this monthly fee

After 12 months, meet one of the following requirements each statement cycle:

  • Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts Footnote [2]
  • Use your Bank of America business debit card to make at least $500 in new net qualified purchases Footnote [3]
  • Be a member of Preferred Rewards for Business (first 4 checking accounts per enrolled business) Footnote [4]
  • Efficiency tools like Cash Flow Monitor® Footnote [5] , Erica Footnote [6] , Mobile Check Deposit Footnote [7] & more
  • Zelle® for your business Footnote [8]
  • Easy QuickBooks® integration Footnote [9]
  • Customize account access per employee
  • Access to dedicated small business specialists
  • Fraud protection & security

Business Advantage Relationship Banking

Robust financial solutions to help manage your business.

$XXXX or $0
Avoid this monthly fee

Meet one of the following requirements each statement cycle:

  • Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts Footnote [10]
  • Be a member of Preferred Rewards for business (first 4 checking accounts per enrolled business) Footnote [4]

All Business Advantage Fundamentals™ benefits plus:

  • One extra Business Advantage Relationship Banking account and one Business Advantage Savings account can be included for no monthly fee Footnote [10]
  • No fees for incoming wires, stop payments, electronic deposits & more

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Fundamentals™ Banking

Relationship Banking

Second Business Advantage Banking account

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$0/month

Business Advantage Savings account Footnote [11]

$XXXX/month

$0/month

Incoming wires, stop payments and more

Fees vary

$0/month

Customize access with Account Management service Footnote [12]

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$0/month

Monthly fee

$XXXX or $0

$XXXX or $0

Avoid monthly fee by meeting one of the
following requirements each statement cycle, or
be a Preferred Rewards for Business member Footnote [4]

Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts Footnote [2]

Use your Bank of America business debit card to make at least $500 in new net qualified purchases Footnote [3]

Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts

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Fundamentals™ Banking

Business Advantage

Relationship Banking

Second Business Advantage Banking account

$XXXX/month

$0/month

Business Advantage Savings account Footnote [11]

$XXXX/month

$0/month

Incoming wires, stop payments and more

Fees vary

$0/month

Customize access with Account Management service Footnote [12]

$0/month

$0/month

Monthly fee

$XXXX or $0

$XXXX or $0

Avoid monthly fee by meeting one of the
following requirements each statement cycle, or
be a Preferred Rewards for Business member Footnote [4]

Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts Footnote [2]

Use your Bank of America business debit card to make at least $500 in new net qualified purchases Footnote [3]

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Maintain a $XXXX combined average monthly balance in eligible linked business deposit accounts

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A full scope of tools and services — all in one place

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Improve efficiency and complete daily tasks easier with these tools.

Profile linking

Easily view and manage personal and business accounts with just one login.

For your Business

It's a fast and easy way for businesses to receive and send money directly between eligible bank accounts in the U.S. Footnote [8]

Cash Flow Monitor Footnote [5]

Get cash flow projections, monitor transactions and view category balances.

Business credit scores Footnote [13]

View your Dun & Bradstreet business credit scores for free within Business Advantage 360.

Connected Apps Footnote [5]

Track your cash flow, manage expenses, and even connect external accounting and payroll data to your dashboard.

Digital card for debit Footnote [14] Footnote [15]

Start using your digital card immediately for online and in-store purchases.

Help when you need it — from our resource center to Small Business Specialists

Privacy & security

Enjoy business debit cards with our $0 Liability Guarantee Footnote [16] and fraud monitoring services. Plus, if there's ever an issue, our fraud department is here for you 24/7. For more information about protecting your business online, visit our Security Center.

Dedicated specialists

Get access to our team of dedicated Small Business Specialists, ready to provide assistance or guidance when you need it.

Center for Business Empowerment

Find in-depth articles, tools and great information designed to help business owners start, run and grow their business.

Enrolling is easy and there’s no fee. Members have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.

No fees

on select banking services like monthly maintenance fees, inbound wire transfers, and more.

25%-75% Rewards Bonus

on eligible business credit cards.

5% - 20% Interest Rate Booster

on Business Advantage Savings accounts.

Interest rate discounts

on new Business Advantage credit lines, term loans and secured lending.

Payroll Services Cash Back

on eligible payroll service fees.

Professional advice

Complimentary financial analysis with a Merrill® financial solutions advisor.

To qualify for Preferred Rewards for Business, you'll need:

An active, eligible business checking account with Bank of America and a three-month combined average daily balance of $20,000 or more in qualifying Bank of America business deposit accounts and/or Merrill business investment accounts.

Additional program information is available at: Preferred Rewards for Business.

Preferred Rewards for Business Eligibility Requirements:

The Preferred Rewards for Business program is only available to Bank of America Small Business, Merrill Small Business, and Bank of America Private Bank® Small Business clients. Other categories of clients, such as those commonly referred to as Business Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Global Corporate Investment Banking, or Institutional clients are not eligible to participate in the program. Subject to certain exceptions, eligible business checking accounts generally are any Small Business checking account and the following Analyzed checking accounts: Full Analysis Business Checking or Analyzed Business Interest Checking. Clients in the eligible business categories may enroll in the program. To enroll you must have an active, eligible Bank of America business checking account, and maintain a qualifying balance of at least $20,000 for the Gold tier, $50,000 for the Platinum tier, or $100,000 for the Platinum Honors tier in your combined qualifying Bank of America business deposit accounts (such as checking, savings, certificate of deposit) and/or your Merrill business investment accounts (such as Working Capital Management Accounts, Business Investor Accounts, Delaware Business Accounts). The qualifying balance is calculated based on either (i): your average daily balance for a three calendar month period, or (ii) your current combined balance, provided that you enroll at the time you open your first eligible business checking account and satisfy the balance requirement at the end of at least one day within thirty days of opening that account. Refer to your Business Schedule of Fees for details on accounts that qualify towards the combined balance calculation and receive program benefits. Eligibility to enroll is generally available three or more business days after the end of the calendar month in which you satisfy the requirements. Benefits become effective within 30 days of your enrollment, or for new accounts within 30 days of account opening, unless we indicate otherwise. Certain benefits may be available without enrolling in the program if you satisfy balance and other requirements.

Improve efficiency and complete daily tasks easier with these tools.

Profile linking

Easily view and manage personal and business accounts with just one login.

For your Business

It's a fast and easy way for businesses to receive and send money directly between eligible bank accounts in the U.S. Footnote [8]

Cash Flow Monitor Footnote [5]

Get cash flow projections, monitor transactions and view category balances.

Business credit scores Footnote [13]

View your Dun & Bradstreet business credit scores for free within Business Advantage 360.

Connected Apps Footnote [5]

Track your cash flow, manage expenses, and even connect external accounting and payroll data to your dashboard.

Digital card for debit Footnote [14] Footnote [15]

Start using your digital card immediately for online and in-store purchases.

Help when you need it — from our resource center to Small Business Specialists

Privacy & security

Enjoy business debit cards with our $0 Liability Guarantee Footnote [16] and fraud monitoring services. Plus, if there's ever an issue, our fraud department is here for you 24/7. For more information about protecting your business online, visit our Security Center.

Dedicated specialists

Get access to our team of dedicated Small Business Specialists, ready to provide assistance or guidance when you need it.

Center for Business Empowerment

Find in-depth articles, tools and great information designed to help business owners start, run and grow their business.

Enrolling is easy and there’s no fee. Members have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.

No fees

on select banking services like monthly maintenance fees, inbound wire transfers, and more.

25%-75% Rewards Bonus

on eligible business credit cards.

5% - 20% Interest Rate Booster

on Business Advantage Savings accounts.

Interest rate discounts

on new Business Advantage credit lines, term loans and secured lending.

Payroll Services Cash Back

on eligible payroll service fees.

Professional advice

Complimentary financial analysis with a Merrill® financial solutions advisor.

To qualify for Preferred Rewards for Business, you'll need:

An active, eligible business checking account with Bank of America and a three-month combined average daily balance of $20,000 or more in qualifying Bank of America business deposit accounts and/or Merrill business investment accounts.

Additional program information is available at: Preferred Rewards for Business.

Preferred Rewards for Business Eligibility Requirements:

The Preferred Rewards for Business program is only available to Bank of America Small Business, Merrill Small Business, and Bank of America Private Bank® Small Business clients. Other categories of clients, such as those commonly referred to as Business Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Global Corporate Investment Banking, or Institutional clients are not eligible to participate in the program. Subject to certain exceptions, eligible business checking accounts generally are any Small Business checking account and the following Analyzed checking accounts: Full Analysis Business Checking or Analyzed Business Interest Checking. Clients in the eligible business categories may enroll in the program. To enroll you must have an active, eligible Bank of America business checking account, and maintain a qualifying balance of at least $20,000 for the Gold tier, $50,000 for the Platinum tier, or $100,000 for the Platinum Honors tier in your combined qualifying Bank of America business deposit accounts (such as checking, savings, certificate of deposit) and/or your Merrill business investment accounts (such as Working Capital Management Accounts, Business Investor Accounts, Delaware Business Accounts). The qualifying balance is calculated based on either (i): your average daily balance for a three calendar month period, or (ii) your current combined balance, provided that you enroll at the time you open your first eligible business checking account and satisfy the balance requirement at the end of at least one day within thirty days of opening that account. Refer to your Business Schedule of Fees for details on accounts that qualify towards the combined balance calculation and receive program benefits. Eligibility to enroll is generally available three or more business days after the end of the calendar month in which you satisfy the requirements. Benefits become effective within 30 days of your enrollment, or for new accounts within 30 days of account opening, unless we indicate otherwise. Certain benefits may be available without enrolling in the program if you satisfy balance and other requirements.

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Business Advantage Banking is Bank of America’s business checking account solution. Business Advantage Banking includes two accounts; Business Advantage Fundamentals™ Banking and Business Advantage Relationship Banking. Each account includes powerful digital features and business services and allows the flexibility to seamlessly move between banking options as your business priorities change. View accounts

We offer 3 convenient ways to open a business checking account:

  • Choose your business checking account and apply online
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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 business days after you apply to send us your supplemental documents.

After your account is open, you should receive your debit card within 5-7 business days. Need it quickly? Get a digital card to use immediately for online and in-store purchases.

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. You may also use Zelle to send or receive money right from the Bank of America® Mobile app or Online Banking with no fees.

Yes, you can reorder checks online by signing in to Business Advantage 360 and selecting your account. On your account page there is a link to reorder checks. You can also reorder checks by calling 888.BUSINESS (888.287.4637)

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  1. Deposit products are provided by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Business Advantage Fundamentals is a trademark of Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. Back to content
  2. You may link Business Economy Checking, Business Interest Checking, Business Advantage Savings, Business Investment Account, and Business CDs. Back to content
  3. Spend $500 or more in new net purchases each statement/billing cycle using a linked Bank of America business debit card. Purchases must post to that card account to qualify. Purchases must be made on only one of the debit accounts; purchases on any combination of debit cards cannot be aggregated to reach the monthly spend. See Business Schedule of Fees at bankofamerica.com/businessfeesataglance for an explanation of how the monthly fee waiver is applied and how the card spend is determined. Back to content
  4. The Preferred Rewards for Business program is only available to Bank of America Small Business, Merrill Small Business, and Bank of America Private Bank® Small Business clients. Other categories of clients, such as those commonly referred to as Business Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Global Corporate Investment Banking, or Institutional clients are not eligible to participate in the program. Subject to certain exceptions, eligible business checking accounts generally are any Small Business checking account and the following Analyzed checking accounts: Full Analysis Business Checking or Analyzed Business Interest Checking. Clients in the eligible business categories may enroll in the program. To enroll you must have an active, eligible Bank of America business checking account, and maintain a qualifying balance of at least $20,000 for the Gold tier, $50,000 for the Platinum tier, or $100,000 for the Platinum Honors tier in your combined qualifying Bank of America business deposit accounts (such as checking, savings, certificate of deposit) and/or your Merrill business investment accounts (such as Working Capital Management Accounts, Business Investor Accounts, Delaware Business Accounts). The qualifying balance is calculated based on either (i): your average daily balance for a three-calendar month period, or (ii) your current combined balance, provided that you enroll at the time you open your first eligible business checking account and satisfy the balance requirement at the end of at least one day within thirty days of opening that account. Refer to your Business Schedule of Fees for details on accounts that qualify towards the combined balance calculation and receive program benefits. Eligibility to enroll is generally available three or more business days after the end of the calendar month in which you satisfy the requirements. Benefits become effective within 30 days of your enrollment, or for new accounts within 30 days of account opening, unless we indicate otherwise. Certain benefits may be available without enrolling in the program if you satisfy balance and other requirements. Back to content
  5. You must be enrolled in Business Advantage 360, our small business online banking, or Mobile Banking to use Cash Flow Monitor and Connected Apps, and have an eligible Bank of America® small business deposit account. Mobile Banking requires that you download the Mobile Banking app and is only available for select mobile devices. Message and data rates may apply.

    When you use Cash Flow Monitor and Connected Apps to access services or information from third parties (“Third-Party Account Information”), you will be subject to any terms and conditions established by those third parties, in addition to the Cash Flow Monitor and Connected Apps Terms and Conditions. Bank of America, N.A. provides access to third-party websites and Third-Party Account Information only as a convenience, and is not responsible for, does not guarantee or endorse the services offered, and does not monitor or review such information for accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Information displayed through Cash Flow Monitor and Connected Apps may be more up-to-date when obtained directly from relevant third-party web sites. Neither Bank of America, its affiliates, nor their employees provide legal, accounting and tax advice.

    Bank of America and/or its affiliates or service providers may receive compensation from third parties for clients' use of their services. All third party trademarks, service marks, trade names and logos referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. Bank of America does not deliver and is not responsible for the products, services or performance of any third party. Back to content
  6. The mobile feature, Erica, is only available in the English language. The feature requires that you download the latest version of the Mobile Banking app and is only available in the Mobile Banking app for select iOS and Android devices. Message and data rates may apply. Your chat may be recorded and monitored for quality assurance. Back to content
  7. Mobile Check Deposits are subject to verification and not available for immediate withdrawal. Other restrictions apply. In the Mobile Banking app menu, select Help, Browse More Topics, then Mobile Check Deposit for details and other terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. Back to content
  8. Zelle® should only be used to send money to friends, family or others you trust. We recommend that you do not use Zelle® to send money to those you do not know. Transfers require enrollment in the service with a U.S. checking or savings account and must be made from an eligible Bank of America consumer or business deposit account. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes and transactions between enrolled consumers do not typically incur transaction fees from Bank of America. We will send you an email alert with transaction details after you send money using Zelle®. Dollar and frequency limits apply. See the Online Banking Service Agreement at bankofamerica.com/serviceagreement for further details. Data connection required. Message and data rates may apply. Neither Bank of America nor Zelle® offers a protection program for any authorized payments made with Zelle®. Regular account fees apply. To send or receive money with a small business, both parties must be enrolled with Zelle® directly through their financial institution's online or mobile banking experience.

    Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. Back to content
  9. QuickBooks and the QuickBooks logo are registered trademarks of Intuit, Inc., used under license. Bank of America does not deliver and is not responsible for the products, services or performance of Intuit, Inc. You are responsible for separately purchasing QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, or QuickBooks Online Payroll, and Bank of America makes no warranties nor accepts any liability for such software.

    Internet access may be required. Internet service provider fees may apply. Other bank fees may apply. See the Business Schedule of Fees available at bankofamerica.com/businessfeesataglance for details.

    Bank of America and/or its affiliates or service providers may receive compensation from third parties for clients' use of their services.

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  10. You may link the one extra Business Advantage Relationship Banking account that can be included for no additional monthly fee with your solution, Business Economy Checking, Business Interest Checking, Business Advantage Savings, Business Investment Account, and Business CDs. Back to content
  11. States, cities, counties and other public agencies should contact their banking representative to discuss product availability. Back to content
  12. The Account Management service allows you to establish individual account access levels (including customized access to Bill Pay and Payments and Invoicing) in online banking. You must be enrolled in Business Advantage 360, our small business online banking platform, and have an open Bank of America small business deposit account to be enrolled in Account Management. Fees may apply for additional services. See the Business Schedule of Fees available at bankofamerica.com/businessfeesataglance for details. Account Management requires internet access and internet service provider fees may apply. Back to content
  13. Access to Dun & Bradstreet business credit score information in Business Advantage 360, our small business online banking platform, is solely for educational purposes and available only to U.S.-based Bank of America, N.A. Small Business clients with an open and active Small Business account, who have Dun & Bradstreet business credit scores and have properly enrolled to access this information through Business Advantage 360. Dun & Bradstreet's business credit scores (also known as “The D&B® Delinquency Predictor Score” and “The D&B® Small Business Financial Exchange (SBFE) Score”) are based on data from Dun & Bradstreet and may be different from other business credit scores. Bank of America and other lenders may use other credit scores and additional information to make credit decisions. Back to content
  14. Customers enrolled in Mobile Banking may opt to receive the digital card for debit, a virtual card that that can be accessed anytime in Mobile Banking. The digital card for debit is designed for you to always have access to your digital card credentials to make online purchases, including when you've just requested a new or replacement physical card and haven't received it yet. Some transaction types may not be supported by the digital card for debit. Digital card for debit cannot be used for in person sales unless it's added/loaded to your digital wallet. You must have a physical debit card or have ordered a new or replacement physical debit card to get a digital card for debit. Not all clients are eligible for a digital card for debit. Back to content
  15. Mobile Banking requires that you download the Mobile Banking app and is only available for select mobile devices. Message and data rates may apply. Back to content
  16. Notify us within a reasonable time of the unauthorized use or the loss or theft of the card, card number, or PIN, and don't share personal or account information with anyone. Certain restrictions apply. Consult the account documents for details. Back to content
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