Banking that moves your business forward

Small business checking for today and what comes next

Whether you’re opening your first business account, changing banks or managing more financial activity, we’ll help you find a checking option that fits. You’ll also have convenient ways to manage your money and people to turn to when questions come up.

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Everything you need to manage everyday business banking

From checking account activity between appointments to managing payments at the end of the day, your banking should fit into the way you work. Explore checking options and services that can make managing your money easier, along with experienced support when questions come up

Flexible checking options

Choose an account based on how you bank

Compare options for different transaction levels, account balances and cash management needs.

Online and mobile banking

Bank when and where it works for you

View account activity, transfer funds, deposit eligible checks and manage payments without making an extra trip to the bank.

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Northwest Business Debit Card

Keep business purchases easier to track

Make purchases and access available funds while maintaining a clearer separation between business and personal spending.

Treasury management services

Get more control over payments and cash flow

Explore services that can help you collect funds, manage outgoing payments and monitor account activity. Availability and fees may vary.

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Experienced support

Talk with someone who understands your business

Get help comparing accounts, working through questions and considering additional services as the way you manage money changes.

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Compare Northwest business checking accounts

The right account depends on how your business receives money, makes payments and manages its balance. Compare transaction allowances, balance requirements, interest options and available services to find an account that fits your day-to-day needs.

If you’re not sure where to start, a Northwest business banker can help you talk through the differences.

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	Business Checking PLUS Open an account Contact a banker	Business Tiered Interest Checking Open an account Contact a banker	Business Analysis Checking Contact a banker
	Best for: Businesses with moderate monthly account activity	Best for: Businesses that maintain a higher balance and want to earn interest	Best for: Businesses with higher transaction volumes or more complex cash management needs
Minimum opening deposit	$100	$100	$100
Daily balance requirement	$0	$5,000 To avoid $10 monthly service charge	$0
Interest bearing	__	Tiered interest based on account balance	__
Transaction limit	300 combined debits, credits and deposited items. $0.40 per item over 300	100 combined debits, credits and deposited items. $0.40 per item over 100	__ Monthly fee may be offset by competitive earnings credit.
Debit Card
Online & Mobile Banking*	*Bill Pay is optional.
Treasury Management Services*	*Optional. Fees may apply.	*Optional. Fees may apply.	*Optional. Fees may apply.

Start with what works today. Be ready for what comes next.

The way you manage money may change as your business adds employees, reaches new customers or takes on more transactions. Your checking account should meet your current needs without limiting the conversations you can have about what comes next.

With Northwest, you can combine everyday banking technology with guidance from people who are ready to learn about your business. As your needs change, we can help you consider additional payment, collection, fraud-management and cash flow tools.

"We’ve been approached by many other vendors, but the technology and the relationship with Northwest Bank has made such a difference.”

Anne McIntosh, co-owner, Alchemy Wine and Beer

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Business checking for nonprofit organizations

Your organization needs a clear, dependable way to manage donations, grant funds, payments and expenses. Northwest Nonprofit Checking can help eligible organizations handle day-to-day banking while keeping more resources focused on their work.

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Manage the money behind your mission

Deposit funds, pay employees and cover expenses while keeping an eye on account activity with digital banking tools. If your organization needs more help managing payments, collections or account oversight, additional treasury management services are available.

Need an easier way to accept payments?

Whether you’re collecting donations, selling event tickets or accepting payments for programs and services, Merchant Services can help you take payments in person, online or on the go.

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Nonprofit Checking at a glance

No monthly service charge

Keep more of your organization’s resources focused on its work.

$100 minimum opening deposit

Open the account with a minimum deposit of $100.

Interest-earning option

Earn interest by maintaining the required account balance.

Digital banking tools

View activity and manage routine account needs through eligible business digital banking services.

Additional cash management support

Add treasury management services as your organization’s payment, collection or oversight needs become more complex. . *Fees may apply.

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Let’s find the right checking account for your business

Tell us a little about your business and how you plan to use the account. A Northwest business banker will follow up to answer questions and help you compare options.

Easy ways to bank. People who understand your business.

Manage your account when and where it works for you. When questions come up or the way you manage money changes, you’ll also have access to people who take the time to learn how your business operates.

Whether you’re comparing account options or considering additional services, we’ll help you understand your choices and decide what fits.