Business Launch Account
Get essential tools, straightforward solutions and support that grows with you and your business.
Where ideas become enterprises
We make business banking simple so you can focus on starting and building your business. From your first deposit to your first hire, our Business Launch™ Account helps you build the financial understanding and momentum to make the leap from dreaming to doing.
Get more with a Business Launch Account.
Your Essentials Tool Kit
With Business Digital and Mobile Banking, Mobile Deposit and Business Bill Pay, the Business Launch Account is designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners taking their first steps or formalizing their growing venture.
Visa® Business Debit Card
Eligible business checking accounts are proud to feature the Visa® Business Debit Card, conveniently accepted at millions of merchants worldwide. In addition, you can easily add a debit card for employees with flexible spending limits you control.
Invoice & Get Paid
Skip printing and mailing invoices to customers and make getting paid quicker and simpler with Invoice & Get Paid. Easily create, manage and send customized invoices to customers through email, text message or QR code.
The Amegy Bank Difference
We’re proud to be part of your community, dedicated to offering financial solutions to meet your challenges and exceed expectations. Count on us for banking relationships with a personal connection and a commitment to you.
BUSINESS LAUNCH ACCOUNT
Empowering your business from Day One
Account features:
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Use Zelle® for your business to quickly send and receive money
- Use Business Online Banking and Business Online Bill Pay to manage finances efficiently using your mobile device or computer
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Skip the trip to the bank and deposit checks through your mobile device with Mobile Remote Deposit
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Receive customized account alerts for transactions or balance thresholds
Account Details
Minimum Opening Deposit
Monthly Service Fee
Options to Avoid Service Fee per Statement Cycle
Maintain a minimum daily balance of at least $500 or conduct $500 in debit card purchases or $500 in ACH/Zelle® transactions each month
Paper Statement Fee
Explore all our business checking account options.
Quickly compare our business checking accounts to see which one is the right fit for you and your business. For additional help choosing the account to best meet your needs, schedule an appointment with one of our friendly, knowledgeable business bankers.
Select type:
Business Launch Account
Business Elevate Account
Business Beyond Account
Community Checking
Ready for business
Our Business Launch Account provides the business banking essentials you need, all in one place. We’re here to help you build smart financial habits as your business grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What features come standard with the Business Launch Account?
- Up to 50 deposit or withdrawal transactions per statement cycle at no charge
- Up to $3,000 in cash deposits per statement cycle without a fee
- Business Digital Banking and Business Bill Pay
- Zelle® for your business to send and receive money
- Mobile Deposit
- Visa® Business Debit Card, plus additional card(s) for employees
- Ability to opt-in to paperless eStatements, eNotices and eTax Documents
Where can I compare Business Checking accounts?
We have a helpful comparison table that allows you to select accounts and view the features and benefits side by side. If you would rather speak with a banker about our options, you can either contact us or schedule an appointment.
What information is required to open a Business Checking account?
Prepare for your application by gathering the information we may need during the account opening process. Depending on your entity type, this may include names, addresses, taxpayer ID numbers and other information to help us identify the business and its beneficial owners, including:
- Business entity name and contact information
- Business paperwork formed when registering the business with your state
- Personal information and identification for individuals that will be on the account
- Beneficial Ownership Information for the business entity
- A minimum deposit to fund the account
How do I switch my Business Checking Account to Amegy Bank?
Our Business Switch Kit is a helpful guide that will walk you through all the steps you need to make the switch to Amegy Bank.
Do business checking accounts include overdraft protection?
Going over your account balance or bouncing a check can result in transactions being declined and returned. Overdraft Protection is available for all our Business Checking accounts, and it can help you avoid insufficient funds for checks, in-person withdrawals, ATM withdrawals, and other electronic transactions.
Can I opt out of paper statements and other paper documents?
eStatements, eNotices and eTax Documents are available for all checking accounts and will remove the paper statement fee from your account. More information about eDocuments can be found in our Business eDocuments guide.
Does a business debit card come with each account?
Yes. Eligible Business Checking Accounts come with complimentary Visa® Business Debit Cards for you and any employees you would like to have one.
Where can I learn more about Business Digital Banking?
Business Digital Banking is available on all of our accounts. You can learn more about Business Digital Banking in our Digital Banking Learning Center.