Chase Platinum Business Checking
Highest transaction limits in the Chase lineup with premium cash management features. Fee waiver on linked Premier checking gives flexibility for complex business structures.
Best for: Larger businesses with high transaction volumes and cash management needs
Pros
- 500 free transactions/mo
- $25K free cash deposits/mo
- Premium cash management tools
- Fee waiver on linked Premier accounts
Tradeoffs
- $95 monthly fee
- $100K balance to waive fee
- Low interest rate
- Overkill for smaller businesses
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