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Business Checking

Offering Business Checking accounts to manage your money.

Best for businesses with a low, predictable number of monthly transactions, this checking account makes it easier to manage your money. Enjoy the convenience of online and mobile banking, and make 150 fee-free transactions per statement cycle.*
$30 monthly service fee. Monthly service fee will be waived when you maintain a minimum average monthly balance of $3,500 in your Business Checking Account and Enroll in eStatements.
$100
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Advantages of Business Checking

Low Opening Balance

Open an account with just $100.

24/7 Banking

View account info, pay bills, set alerts, and more with online and mobile banking.

Fee-Free Transactions

Free transactions at Amerant and partner branches and ATMs.**

FDIC Insured

All Amerant deposit accounts are FDIC insured up to the maximum of $250,000.

Amerant Protection+

Amerant Bank is now offering ICS, the lntraFi Cash Service. Access millions in FDIC insurance at network banks.

Receive Payments Fast

Receive payments faster than ever directly through the FedNOW® * and RTP® services. *

24/7 Banking On-the-Go

Online Banking

Pay bills, manage deposits and transfers, send and receive money, add travel notices, and lock your debit card with our secure online banking service.

Amerant TreasuryConnectSM

Amerant TreasuryConnectSM gives you complete control over your business including international and domestic wires, bill pay, and Positive Pay to prevent check fraud. Our version for small businesses offers a simpler platform with similar benefits.

Digital Wallet

A Digital Wallet stores your payment options, such as credit and debit cards, allowing you to conveniently use your smartphone or smartwatch to make a purchase.

Questions You May Have About Business Checking. Answered.

Enjoy the benefits of a Business Checking account with just a low opening balance of $100.

Business Checking accounts make it easier for small businesses to manage their money. Amerant’s Business Checking accounts include the convenience of online and mobile banking, and allow 150 fee-free transactions per statement cycle.

Yes, there is a monthly service fee of $10. Enroll in online statements to avoid the fee.

Yes. Deposits up to $250,000 are FDIC-insured.

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* For additional fees related to these accounts, please refer to our Schedule of Fees.

** Available ATMs include Amerant Bank branch locations, Publix Presto! store locations, and the Allpoint Network at participating retail locations. Surcharge-free transactions include cash withdrawals and balance inquiries. To find the closest ATM or branch, visit us online at amerantbank.com or allpointnetwork.com.

5 For information on overdraft fees and overdraft related interest charges refer to our Schedule of Fees.

USA PATRIOT Act
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, the Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What does this mean for you? When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

Important Notice Regarding Wire Transfers
IF WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR FUNDS TRANSFER AGREEMENT IN OUR FILES, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EXECUTE TRANSFERS. We value our relationship and it is important for us to safeguard your privacy and ensure that your funds are protected against fraudulent activity at all times. For this reason, we are providing you a link to our Electronic Funds Transfers Disclosure. Customers who request wire transfers through an Account Officer, should download the new wire transfer “Wire Transfer Form” to authorize this type of transaction. The E-sign Agreement will only need to be signed the first time a wire transfer is initiated. For fees related to this service, review our Schedule of Fees.

Deposit Agreement
Please review Amerant’s Deposit Agreement.

Important Information Related to the W-8 Form
The IRS implemented different W-8 forms for individuals and entities. For more detailed information regarding the W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E, visit www.irs.gov. Please complete the form(s) below:
  1. W-8 for Individuals (Personal Accounts W-8BEN) In accordance with U.S. Internal Revenue Service – IRS regulations, the Bank is obligated to withhold taxes on U.S. interest to foreign customers unless it has received a properly completed Substitute Form W-8BEN “Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding” from the customer. All Substitute Forms W-8BEN are registered and maintained in the Bank’s files. Please follow the link to the Substitute Form W-8BEN.
  2. Explanation of US Mailing Address. Please follow the link to the Form.
  3. Send all documentation to: documentos@amerantbank.com. Add copy of unexpired government issued ID for every beneficial owner.
Know Your Customer
Managing a successful Know Your Customer (KYC) Program is a requirement of the U.S. banking system. Learn More.

Funds Availability Policy
For details on when your deposited funds will be available, view our Funds Availability Policy here.

ABA Routing Number: 067010509
SWIFT Code: MNBMUS33

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