TIAA Bank Small Business Checking

TIAA Bank Small Business Checking Review

TIAA Bank Small Business Checking is offered by TIAA Bank, a bank founded in 1918 and based in New York, NY. TIAA Bank Small Business Checking is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

• Higher than average APY. TIAA Bank Small Business Checking has an annual percentage yield of up to 0.1%, which is higher than the national average interest rate on savings accounts. Note that you must keep a minimum balance of $0.01.
• $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge a monthly Service Charge.
• Large minimum initial deposit. You need a minimum deposit of $1,500 to open an account. This is a relatively large minimum initial deposit when compared to the other accounts that we track.
• No ATM fees. TIAA Bank Small Business Checking does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
• Up to $15 in ATM fee rebates. This account will reimburse you for ATM fees (see terms and conditions for details).
• Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through TIAA Bank.

Are business checking accounts from TIAA Bank federally insured?

Yes, this account is insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does TIAA Bank Small Business Checking offer?

TIAA Bank Small Business Checking offers an APY of 0.1% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change). However, to earn interest you must keep a minimum balance of $0.01.

What are the account minimums for TIAA Bank Small Business Checking?

TIAA Bank Small Business Checking requires a minimum initial deposit of $1,500 to open an account.

What fees does TIAA Bank Small Business Checking charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly service charge.

What features and perks does TIAA Bank Small Business Checking offer?

This account includes the following features:

• ATM reimbursement - This account will reimburse you for the ATM fees charged by other networks up to a monthly maximum of $15.
• Check images with statement - Reconciling your accounts and complying with document retention standards is easier when you have access to a copy of your checks.
• Fraud monitoring - TIAA Bank Small Business Checking monitors transactions for potentially fraudulent activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
• Free Bill Pay - Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
• Mobile Banking Services - TIAA Bank Small Business Checking allows you to manage your money online. This includes depositing checks in your account with your smartphone.
• Nationwide ATM network - Conveniently transact at a nearby ATM.