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Business Savings Builder Account

Make real financial progress and get rewarded for saving with this flexible account.

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Get rewarded for saving

Earn an extra $10 every month you grow your balance by $500 or more for the first year.footnote 1

What is a business savings account?

A business savings account is a bank account that lets you set aside funds for your business and earn interest on those funds. It’s different from a personal savings account, which is used to save money for personal expenses. Having a business savings account helps keep your personal and business savings separate.

  • $100

    minimum opening deposit

  • $10 reward

    For every month you grow your balance by $500 or more for the first year!footnote 1

  • $10*

    monthly maintenance fee*Or $0, waived with a $500

Get a full breakdown of the account fees, terms and agreements

  • Product Disclosure and Fees (PDF, 309 KB)
  • Deposit Account Agreement (PDF, 462 KB)

Make real financial progress with BMO

Features that boost your savings

Get a $10 reward for every month you grow your balance by $500 or more for the first yearfootnote 1, plus set and track a savings goal with our Savings Goal tool.

A trusted brand

Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your business savings are safe and secure with FDIC insurance footnote 2  and BMO, a trusted leader in business banking.

Ease and flexibility

Access your money whenever you need to with online and mobile banking – there are no restrictions on when or how you can withdraw your funds.footnote 3

Check out our Business Savings Builder rates

  • Minimum balance

    $0.01 and above

  • Interest Rate

    0.010%

  • Annual Percentage Yield (APY) footnote 4 

    0.01%

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These rates are effective as of .

Explore our fees

Here are some fees you’ll want to know about.

Table shows the account fees for the Business Savings Builder Account
FeesAmount
Monthly maintenance fee$10, or $0 with a $500 Average Collected Balance
Paper statements$3 (you can go paperless for free statements footnote 5 )
BMO and Allpoint® ATM transactions in the U.S.Free
Non-BMO ATM Transaction fee footnote 6 $3
Account closing fee$50 if closed within 90 days of opening

 

Compare savings accounts to find the right one for you

Choose a BMO business savings account that meets your unique business banking needs.

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Start saving in three easy steps

step one

Step 1: Open your account

Visit one of our locations to apply.

step two

Step 2: Add funds

Deposit at least $100 into your new Business Savings Builder account.

step three

Step 3: Sit back and save

That’s it! Earn interest while you save, plus get a $10 reward for every month you grow your balance by $500 or more for the first year.footnote 1

We make digital banking simple and safe

Manage your business banking from anywhere with our easy-to-use digital banking tools.footnote 3

  • Streamline your payments process

    Use BMO Digital Banking to stay on top of payments. It's fast and simple. 

  • Move your money easily

    Transfer money between your business accounts to manage all your finances with BMO Digital Banking.

  • Manage all your accounts

    Simplify your banking with BMO Total Look. Manage all your accounts in one place, create budgets and track expenses.

  • Bank from wherever work takes you

    Skip a trip to the bank and deposit checks using your smartphone footnote 7  or Remote Deposit Capture.

Business Savings Builder FAQs

  • A business savings account lets you set aside extra, non-operating cash to build an emergency fund, save for future tax payments, and take advantage of investment opportunities.

  • To open a business savings account, you’ll need to provide some identification and supporting business documentation. Our Business Documentation Checklist includes everything you’ll need to open your new account. You can open a Business Savings Builder account by visiting one of our locations.

  • Yes, the monthly maintenance fee for the Business Savings Builder Account is $10. This fee will be waived if you maintain an Average Collected Balance of $500 or more for the statement period.

  • The minimum balance required to open a Business Savings Builder Account is $100.

  • Absolutely! It's easy to access the money in your Business Savings Builder Account and you can make withdrawals at any time.

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     Footnote 1 details  For every month your Business Savings Builder account balance grows by at least $500, we will credit the account with a $10 savings reward within 5 calendar days after the end of the month. To calculate if your balance has grown by $500, we will compare the Ledger Balance on the last Business Day of the previous month to the Ledger Balance on the last Business Day of the current month. Interest and savings reward payments will not count towards your balance growth. Tip: Deposits made on weekends and holidays will not be processed until the next Business Day. To ensure your deposit is counted for the current month, avoid scheduling your recurring transfer or deposits towards the end of the month. 

    Your account is eligible for 12 savings rewards beginning with the month your account is opened. The first savings reward is based on your savings growth from the Business Day the account is opened through the last Business Day of that month. If your initial deposit is not received until the month after account opening, the account will only be eligible for 11 savings rewards.

    Your account must be open when the savings rewards are paid. Savings rewards will be reported to the IRS for tax purposes and you are responsible for any applicable taxes. 

    Exclusions

    • Savings rewards are available for new accounts only. An account switched into Business Savings Builder from a different product is not eligible for savings rewards.
    • Savings rewards are limited to one Business Savings Builder account per customer as Primary Account Owner. Only your first account opened is eligible for savings rewards.
    • You are not eligible to receive savings rewards if you have previously opened a Business Savings account between February 3, 2020 and October 18, 2021 and participated in the Business Savings account – Savings Rewards offer.

    Minimum opening deposit of $100 is required for Business Savings Builder accounts. Business Savings Builder is a variable rate account. For account and fee information or current rates, call 1-800-546-6101.

     Footnote 2 details  Please visit www.fdic.gov for current deposit insurance limits. 

     Footnote 3 details  Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details.  

     Footnote 4 details  All Interest Rates and Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are accurate as of the effective date shown above. For variable rate accounts interest rates and APYs may change after the account is opened. At our discretion we may change the interest rate on these accounts daily. For accounts that have more than one tier, the interest rate corresponding to the highest tier into which the collected balance falls will be paid on the entire collected balance. Interest rates and APYs offered within two or more consecutive tiers may be the same. In this case, multiple tiers will be shown as a single tier. Interest is calculated on the entire collected balance daily at the rate in effect for that balance tier. You must maintain the required minimum collected balance for each tier to earn the APYs disclosed. A periodic rate is applied on the collected balance in the account daily. Interest is compounded daily on the collected balance and credited to the account monthly on the statement period date. Checks you deposit into your account begin to earn interest on the Business Day we receive credit for them. Fees and withdrawals may reduce earnings. For account and fee information or current interest rates, visit bmo.com.

     Footnote 5 details  The monthly fee for paper statements is automatically waived if you opt to go paperless through your BMO Digital Banking or Online Banking for Business preferences.

     Footnote 6 details  Non-BMO ATM Transaction fees will apply at all Non-BMO ATMs and Allpoint® Participating ATMs outside the United States; this fee will be charged for each transaction, except for a balance inquiry. Foreign Transaction Fees will also apply to all ATMs outside the United States (i.e. Non-BMO ATMs, Bank of Montreal branded Participating ATMs and Allpoint® Participating ATMs).

     Footnote 7 details  Mobile Deposit is available using the BMO Digital Banking app. This service may not function on older devices. Users must be a BMO Digital Banking customer with a BMO account opened for more than 5 calendar days. Deposits are not immediately available for withdrawal. For details, please see the BMO Business Digital Banking Agreement found at bmo.com/us/legal.