Free business banking for professional services

The free business bank account that helps you grow your practice with a tighter handle on your accounting.

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Free business banking for professional services
Trusted by thousands of small business owners, from contractors to microbusinesses and more.

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Consultants

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Keeping you on top of it all, and more

When you’re in charge of your own income, banking should be the least of your worries. Skip the monthly fees and minimum balance, get unlimited cashback, and qualify for a business loan to help you grow your professional services business.

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Financial Services

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Designed to work with how you work

Separate personal and business earnings

Use Nearside banking to manage your business finances in one streamlined account, simplifying your every day (and tax season).

Cashback rewards designed for small businesses

With the Nearside Visa Debit Card, get automatic cashback tailored for business owners with 2% on gas, 4% on dining and travel, up to 10% on business expenses, and more!

Send payments in a snap

Send money within minutes through ACH with no fees. Plus, skip the checkbook and send checks remotely through the Nearside dashboard.

Mixing business and personal can get messy. We keep it clean. 

Keep personal and professional finances organized with a business account

Get a clear view of your finances and stay organized 
Anticipate challenges and prepare for growth
Protect your personal funds
Establish credibility with your customers
Simplify tax season and auditing

Hard-working security 

FDIC – Insured

Advanced encryption

We keep your information secure with the same Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) as the United States Military.

Enhanced data protection

Our servers are located in a secure data center, protected by an enterprise-class firewall system. 

FDIC – Insured

Integrate seamlessly

You can connect your Nearside account to the platforms that bring cash into your small business, including Lyft, Square, Amazon, Shopify, and more.

Easy answers to your toughest questions

Working for yourself can feel like a leap into the unknown. From business guides to stories from other entrepreneurs, find solutions that save you time and money while sparking inspiration.
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