Personal accounts can manage individual daily needs, but business accounts are designed to manage business finances. Personal checking comes with basic features like online banking, debit cards, and check writing. Business accounts often offer features that accommodate higher transaction volumes and more complex financial needs like payroll, merchant services, and business credit.

Business checking functions much like personal accounts, allowing you to deposit funds and distribute them by card or check. However, with a business account, you can set online banking access limits for individual employees.

You’ll need to gather documentation such as your business license, articles of incorporation (if appropriate), employer identification number, and personal identification. Then you’ll want to research which kind of account fits the needs of your business for typical balances, number of monthly transactions, and additional business services.

Once you’re ready to get started, contact a Webster Bank Business Banking Expert for personal attention and guidance.