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Interested applicants must contact a representative to open a business account at BMO. The bank offers services for everyday operations, loans, and savings. Follow these steps to get started.
For an easier process and more personalized service, select whether your business's annual revenue reaches up to $250k, $10M, or $10M+.
Find a business banking professional in this portal to help you.
You can also book an appointment by filling out this form.
You can also call the Bank of Montreal at 1-877-262-5907.
On the other hand, small businesses can easily open a checking account. Be guided by these steps:
Open this form to apply for a BMO Simple Business Checking Account.
Input your name, email address, and phone number.
Tell more about your business.
After filling out the form, check the boxes for disclosures and additional info.
You may also add a promo code if you have one.
Click Submit Application, then wait for a representative to contact you.
You can easily apply for a business checking account if your business is:
A C or S corporation,
A limited liability corporation, or
A sole proprietorship
The Bank of Montreal needs different documents to open a business checking account depending on your business structure. Here's what you should have ready:
Two forms of personal identification (e.g., ID) of owners/partners/key executives
Employer identification number
Articles of Incorporation (if applicable)
Name registration of the business (or the likes)
Review additional required documents to open a new business account
The fees associated with your account depend on your plan. Refer to this list:
eBusiness Plan: $0/month
Business Start: $6/month
Business Builder 1: $22.50/month
Business Builder 2: $45/month
Business Builder 3: $80/month
Business Builder 4: $120/month
Meanwhile, Simple Business Checking Accounts may incur the following fees:
Monthly maintenance fee: $10
Per transaction: $0.40
Cash deposits over $2,000 per statement period: $0.25 for every additional $100 deposited
Non-BMO ATM transactions: $3
Paper statement fee/Check images fee: $3
Our Remitbee offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for your business's regular transactions. Registering for an account online allows you to enjoy swift verification and conduct transactions without any complications.
In addition, Remitbee provides a highly advantageous CAD-USD exchange rate and a minimal conversion fee that ranges from 0.3% to 0.6%. It means that customers have the potential to save up to $2,000.
Explore the advantages that Remitbee can provide for your business:
Send up to $100k
Free services for transactions above $500
Receiving money takes only minutes
Competitive exchange rates
100% money-back guarantee
Creating a business account with Remitbee is a straightforward process similar to setting up a personal account. You must provide proof of your business account to verify your address. To learn more about setting up a business account on Remitbee, please visit this link.