Chase Performance Business Checking
Higher transaction and cash deposit limits make this ideal for growing businesses that have outgrown the Complete tier. Fee waiver on up to 8 linked savings accounts.
Best for: Mid-sized businesses with moderate transaction volume
Pros
- 250 free transactions/mo
- $20K free cash deposits/mo
- Fee waiver on linked savings
- No per-transaction fee within limit
Tradeoffs
- $40 monthly fee
- $35K balance needed to waive fee
- Low interest rate
- No sub-accounts
U.S. Bank Business Essentials
Truly free with no monthly fee, unlimited digital transactions, and physical branch access at 2,000+ locations. Free mobile card reader is a nice bonus for businesses accepting in-person payments.
Best for: Small businesses and startups wanting free traditional banking
Pros
- No monthly fee
- Unlimited digital transactions
- Free mobile card reader
- Same-day access to funds
Tradeoffs
- Only 25 free teller transactions
- No interest earned
- No sub-accounts
- Limited cash deposit options vs higher tiers