Business Checking Accounts
Let our team of experts help you find the right business banking solutions you need to build your business. In addition to business checking accounts, we offer more specialized account types including accounts for nonprofits and IOLTA to help support organizations with unique banking needs.
Business Checking1
Choose this basic checking account if your business has low-to-moderate quantities of monthly transactions. You’ll benefit from a spectrum of helpful tools to support your day-to-day cash management.
Features & Benefits:2
- 200 items allowed during the statement cycle — includes debits, credits and deposited items3
- Monthly service charge of $16 can be waived with a minimum daily balance of $2,500
- Online banking5, bill pay and eStatements available
- Optional additional account services such as overdraft protection4, online and mobile banking and more
- Get started with a $100 opening deposit
Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will be directed to a secure account opening page hosted by Western Alliance Bank, the parent company of Alliance Bank of Arizona.
Business Interest Checking1
Our Business Interest checking account is right for you if you’d like all the benefits and features of Business Checking along with the option to earn interest on your balance.
Features & Benefits:
- 200 items allowed during the statement cycle — includes debits, credits and deposited items3
- Monthly service fee can be waived by maintaining a minimum daily balance of $5,000; also waived for 501(c)(3) organizations
- Online banking, bill pay and eStatements available
- Optional additional account services such as overdraft protection4, online and mobile banking, and more
- Get started with a $100 opening deposit
Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will be directed to a secure account opening page hosted by Western Alliance Bank, the parent company of Alliance Bank of Arizona.
Business Advantage Checking1
Choose Business Advantage checking if your business transacts up to 500 items per month and requires more sophisticated services. This bundled solution provides a primary account and up to three additional linked Business Advantage accounts.
Features & Benefits:
- 500 items per statement cycle — includes debits, credits and deposited items
- Customized solutions for accounts payables and receivables
- Monthly service fee waived when average collected monthly balance between all accounts meets or exceeds $50,000
- No fee for first $10,000 monthly cash deposited; Additional fees may apply for cash deposited in excess of $10,000
- Online banking5 with bill pay and eStatements are available
- Get started with a $100 opening deposit
Additional services may be added to accommodate business needs:
- Remote deposit6 is included in the monthly fee for one primary account. Up to three additional linked accounts can be added for an additional fee, per account
- Online Wire Origination Module7 at no monthly fee, included for up to four linked accounts
- ACH Pre-Fund8 (credit only)
- Fraud prevention solutions are available for additional fees
- ACH Debit Block
- Reserve Positive Pay9
- ACH Positive Pay
Analyzed Business Checking1
For more complex businesses or those with higher levels of activity, Analyzed Business Checking helps you monitor the services you receive from us so that you can reduce or eliminate monthly fees and make the most of your cash balance.
Features & Benefits:
- Integrated Treasury Management Services without transaction volume limitations
- Provides consolidated reporting of balances and activity
- Optimal monitoring of transactions and cash flow to evaluate the cost of effectiveness of transaction activities
- Competitive earnings credits may offset many fees to reduce or eliminate service charges
- Get started with a $100 opening deposit
- Optional account services include overdraft protection, online and mobile banking and more
Specialty Checking Accounts1
For specialized businesses and organizations, Western Alliance Bank offers a carefully chosen suite of tailored checking accounts.
Nonprofit Accounts. Checking services for not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations help manage cash flow and adapt to changing economic conditions.
Political Campaign Accounts. We’ll help you set up a campaign account that complies with legal requirements and safeguards your funds so you can focus on your cause.
Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA). This account for attorneys generates interest, which is pooled to provide funds for pro bono legal assistance for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Learn more about our specialized banking for attorneys and law firms.
- All interest sent to your state Bar Foundation, which handles distribution to pro-bono legal assistance programs
- No monthly maintenance or service fee; no penalties
- Not a tiered-rate account
- Interest earned in this account is subject to rules governing attorney trust accounts in the state whose laws govern this account
- Requires an opening deposit of $100
Business Savings10
Put your money to work for your business. Our standard Business Savings account makes it easier to save and easier to benefit from those savings.
Features & Benefits:
- Competitive interest rates
- Up to 25 deposits monthly
- $1,000 minimum opening balance required
- Monthly service fee of $10 waived with a minimum daily balance of $1,000
Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will be directed to a secure account opening page hosted by Western Alliance Bank, the parent company of Alliance Bank of Arizona.
Business Money Market Account10
With our Business Money Market account, your money works as hard for your business as you do. You’ll enjoy earned interest, access to online banking with check-writing capabilities and more.
Features & Benefits:
- Competitive interest rates
- Tiered interest account
- Up to 25 items deposited per month; fee for items deposited in excess of 25
- Requires $1,000 opening deposit
- Withdrawal transaction limitations apply
Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will be directed to a secure account opening page hosted by Western Alliance Bank, the parent company of Alliance Bank of Arizona.
Business Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
Business Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are time deposits that earn a competitive interest rate, with maturities ranging from 30 days to 60 months. Rates are based on the amount and time invested, often with higher rates for longer terms.
Features & Benefits:
- Interest paid on all balances
- May renew for the same period if funds are not withdrawn at maturity
- Required minimum $1,000 opening deposit
- Early withdrawals may incur penalty11
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1. Refer to the disclosures provided at account opening, the Business Schedule of Fees and Pro Forma for additional information.
2. Other related fees may apply. Refer to the disclosures provided at account opening and the Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.
3. Additional fees apply for each item over 200 items per statement.
4. Restrictions and fees may apply. Refer to your account agreements and disclosures provided at account opening and the Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.
5. Fees may be imposed for additional services related to online banking. Refer to Business Online Banking Setup and Authorization for more information. Enrollment in eStatements, People Pay or Bill pay require additional terms and conditions.
6. A Business Checking account required. Other related fees may apply. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Refer to disclosures provided at account opening, the Business Schedule of Fees. and Pro Forma for additional information/ Funds deposited through Remote Deposit Capture will follow Western Alliance Bank's funds availability policy as outlined in the Deposit Account Agreement Disclosure.
7. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Other related fees may apply. Refer to disclosure provided at account opening, the Business Schedule of Fees, and Pro Forma for additional information. Funds deposited through the Wire Origination Module will follow Western Alliance Bank's funds availability policy as outlined in the Deposit Account Agreement Disclosure.
8. This functionality is based on the National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA) 2017 rule adoption Same Day ACH Origination Solution as amended in 2020. Required enrollment in Business Online Banking. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Refer to disclosures provided at account opening, the Business Schedule of Fees, and Pro Forma for additional information.
9. Requires enrollment in Business Online Banking. Refer to disclosures provided at account opening, the Business Schedule of Fees, and Pro Forma for additional information.
10. Withdrawal transaction limits apply. refer to disclosures provided at account opening and the Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.
11. Refer to the disclosures provided at account opening and the Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.