Business Banking can be Easier with Unlimited Banking Features
The RBC Digital Choice Business™ Account comes with unlimited business banking features like electronic debit and credit transactions2, electronic cheque deposits3 and covers most of the extras that can add up. All for a $6 monthly fee1.
Easily manage your business finances all in one place
with an account that supports how you do business.
Unlimited electronic debit and credit transactions2
Spend more time building your business and less time counting your transactions.
Unlimited electronic
cheque deposits3
Deposit cheques using your mobile device instantly and put money back into your business.
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deposits
Give your customers the convenience of paying by credit and debit card – online, in-store, or on the go. Plus, get your money the next day, every day6, at no extra cost.
10 free outgoing Interac e-Transferlegal disclaimer ‡ transactions4 per month – up to $15 in value
Easily send money to suppliers, vendors or employees whenever you need to.
How to Open This RBC Business Bank Account
You can start the application online or call 866-863-3443.
Once your application is completed and processed, your account is set up and ready to use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At RBC, we require a sole proprietor operating under their own name to have a business account. Other financial institutions may only require you to have a business bank account if you operate under a business name.
Keep in mind that a business account is useful if you are self-employed because it helps you to keep your business and personal transactions separate. Plus, you may benefit from unlimited deposits offered by many business accounts. There are other benefits as well, such as:
- Low monthly fees starting at $6/month for the RBC Digital Choice Business Account package
- Simplify your tax filing at the end of the year with all your business transactions in one place
- Deduct business account fees as a business expense
- Access exclusive services and offers available only to RBC business clients
- Show suppliers, vendors and customers that your business is legitimate
Yes! You can open select RBC small business accounts online in less than 15 minutes. You will need your business registration document, such as Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Existence or Master Business License.
Once you complete your application online, you'll automatically receive your business bank account number. However, you'll need to visit a branch to verify your identity and activate your account.
Whether you choose to open a business account online, by phone or in person, you’ll need to bring the following information to an RBC branch to verify your identity:
- One of three Government-issued IDs, such as a Canadian Passport, Canadian Driver's Licence or Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- A business registration document, such as Articles of Incorporation , Certificate of Existence or Master Business License
Need to register or incorporate? RBC and Ownr* have teamed up to help you register and incorporate your business for less. Learn more about Ownr.
*Ownr is a business of RBC Ventures Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada
Opening a small business account at RBC is easy:
- Online: For business chequing accounts, you can open your account online in less than 15 minutes.
- By Phone: Call 866-863-3443
- In Person: Find a branch
To open a business account, you will need your business registration document, such as Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Existence or Master Business License.
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Includes the standard fees for posting electronic debit or credit transactions to the account and excludes any other services and transactions such as Interac e-Transfer transactions, Pay Employees & Vendors (PEV), cheques and cash deposited at RBC ATMs for which standard fees and charges apply.
Only includes outgoing Interac e-Transfer transactions sent on the RBC Online Banking for business platform. Excludes all other Interac e-Transfer services such as Autodeposit, Request Money, Request Money Fulfillment and Bulk Interac e-Transfer service. Standard fees and charges apply for transactions exceeding the number included in the account package.
Standard fees and charges apply for services and transactions exceeding the number included in the account package.
Fee waiver applies only to the monthly package fee when the minimum daily balance is held for the entire month.
Includes cheques deposited through the RBC Mobile app, RBC ATMs and ChequePro.
Fee waiver applies only to the monthly package fee when the minimum daily balance is held for the entire month.
Includes unlimited number of items deposited via an RBC branch, RBC ATM, RBC Mobile Cheque Deposit or Night and Day Deposit. Cost of processing an electronic credit or paper deposit to the account still applies, unless otherwise included.
Eligibility and allowable limit are determined by the provincial and federal governments. For more information, visit www.agr.gc.ca/agriinvest. In Quebec, AgriInvest is delivered provincially by La Financiére agricole. For more information, visit www.fadq.qc.ca.
Additional fees apply for services and transactions other than the ones listed.
Monthly fee is based on your operating account.
The Night and Day Deposit service may not be available in all areas. Fees and charges may vary based on location. Other fees and charges may apply.
Savings accrue from lower standard processing fees charged on electronic (vs. paper) transactions such as online bill payments, pre-authorized payments (PAPs) and point of sale (POS) transactions. Standard fees apply for other services, including cheques and cash deposited at RBC ATMs, Pay Employees & Vendors (PEV), Interac e-Transfer transactions and wire transfers not expressly included in the package when completed online.
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