Best Banks for Small Business in California of September 2025

Pros

• No monthly fees or minimum opening deposit.
• Unlimited fee-free transactions; no overdraft fees.
• Earn 1.50% interest on account balances up to and including $250,000. Terms apply.
• Access up to $3 million in FDIC insurance with Insured Cash Sweep.
• No fees at MoneyPass ATMs.
• Account holders are assigned to a dedicated banker or customer support representative.
• Bill pay tools and invoicing with built-in payment links.

Cons

• No fee-free cash deposits.
• Fee for using out-of-network ATMs.
• Does not offer jointly-owned accounts.

Pros

• No minimum opening deposit.
• Unlimited fee-free electronic and debit card transactions.
• Integrated credit card processing.
• No overdraft fee unless account is overdrawn by more than $50; 24-hour grace period applies to overdrafts beyond that amount.
• 24/7 customer support.
• No fees at 16,000 Chase ATMs and access to around 4,700 branches.
• Supports Zelle for Business.

Cons

• $15 monthly fee.
• Monthly limit on fee-free cash deposits ($5,000) and physical transactions (20).
• Fee for using out-of-network ATMs.

Pros

• No monthly fees or minimum opening deposit.
• No excess transaction fees and no charge for domestic incoming wires.
• Earn 1.30% APY on balances up to $500,000.
• 24/7 customer support.
• No fees on withdrawals at more than 70,000 MoneyPass and Allpoint ATMs in the U.S.

Cons

• Can’t deposit cash.
• No outgoing international wire transfers.
• Does not offer jointly owned accounts.

Pros

• No monthly fee for the first 12 statement cycles.
• Welcome offer for new accountholders.
• Loyalty perks via Preferred Rewards for Business program.
• Relatively low overdraft fees ($10 per item, limited to two per day)

Cons

• $100 minimum opening deposit.
• Fee for using out-of-network ATMs.
• $16 monthly fee after introductory period ends.

Pros

• No monthly service fee.
• Welcome bonus for new customers (terms apply).
• Unlimited fee-free electronic and debit card transactions.
• Supports Zelle for Business.
• Account holders are assigned to a dedicated banker or customer support representative.
• Accept payments with free mobile card reader, no monthly software fee. Processing fees apply.

Cons

• $100 minimum opening deposit.
• Low limit on fee-free cash deposits.
• Fee for using out-of-network ATMs.
• High overdraft, wire transfer fees.
• $1 fee for outgoing domestic ACH transfers.

Pros

• No monthly fees or minimum opening deposit.
• Unlimited fee-free transactions and free incoming wires.
• Automatic refunds of all ATM fees (domestic).
• Cash deposits via Allpoint ATMs.
• Welcome bonus for new customers (terms apply).

Cons

• $25 fee for insufficient funds/uncollected funds returned.
• No third-party app integrations.

Pros

• High APY.
• Earn interest on balances of $0.01 and higher.
• No monthly maintenance fee or minimum deposit.

Cons

• No ATM or debit card access for Business Savings account.
• No weekend customer support.

Pros

• No monthly fees.
• Unlimited fee-free electronic transactions and free incoming wires.
• No dollar limit on cash deposits (other limits may apply).
• 24/7 customer service.
• No fees to deposit cash at Navy Federal or Co-Op Network ATMs.

Cons

• High opening deposit (up to $255).
• $29 fee for overdrafts, insufficient funds.
• Eligibility limited to veterans, military members, Department of Defense employees and their families.
• Does not offer jointly owned accounts.
• No spend controls on employee debit cards.