Business checking accounts besides Chase (banks and credit unions)

[xenon3030]

I would like to open a business checking account. Besides Chase, are there other alternatives to consider among both banks and credit unions (Bay area)?

Preferences: Free ACH (in/out), limited or no maintenance fee, limited ATM fee, physical branch in the Bay area.

[Dcowboy08]

We're in the Southern Arizona area and have banked with Chase since we opened the business. We have had one business banking rep reach out in 9 years. But, I'm sticking with them for now. I opened a PNC business checking account last year for a signup bonus and will use that account for something in the business. This year I am going to open a CU account with an Arizona based CU that I hear works great with small businesses. I want to establish that relationship to help with truck loans and in the next 2 years, real estate for the business.

I can't answer your question directly, but depending on your needs, either a major bank for convience, or the CU route for the relationships, in the Bay area, you won't have a problem finding either.

Good luck!

[Patient957]

Since you need local branch access, I will recommend the U.S. Bank Business Essentials account.  It has no monthly fee, and they have lots of branches in the SF Bay Area.  There's also a $400 bonus available now.

I have this account and I consider it a keeper.