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Small Business
Commercial
Checking & Savings
Business Essential Checking
Checking that works as hard as you do

No minimum balance, 300 free items, and easy mobile banking. 

Treasury Services
  • Account Payable Solutions

    Manage business expenses with secure, streamlined payment solutions.

  • Receivables

    Streamline collections and improve cash flow with secure solutions.

  • Fraud Prevention

    Protect your business with advanced tools to detect and prevent fraud.

  • Treasury Essentials

    Core tools to manage cash flow and optimize liquidity.

  • Positive Pay

    Protect your accounts with advanced check and ACH fraud prevention.

ACH Payment Services
Effortless payments

Send payroll, vendor payments, or customer refunds securely and efficiently.

Checking
Free Checking
One less thing on your to-do list

Free checking with no fees and instant digital access - simple banking for busy families.

Savings
Money Market
Saving for life's big moments

Grow your money for future wedding plans, college expenses or home updates.

Loans
SBA Lending Team
Experts who get business

Guiding you through every step from application to closing with fast approvals and tailored support.

Loans
Expansion Loans
Fuel your next chapter

Flexible financing to invest in equipment, locations, or working capital tailored for your business goals.

Credit Cards
Popular for Small Businesses
Business Cash Preferred Card
Keep your business moving forward

Earn cash back on everyday business expenses and bonus categories, all with no annual fee.

Digital Banking
  • Online Banking

    Money management right from your home.

  • Mobile App

    Your digital branch right in your pocket.

  • Transfer Money

    Move money between accounts, between banks or to people you trust.

  • Custom Alerts

    Monitor accounts with personalized email and mobile app notifications.

  • Card Controls

    Safeguard your debit card from your mobile device.

  • Zelle

    Easily and securely send money to family and friends.

Card Controls
Stay in charge of every swipe

Easily track transactions, pause spending, or limit expenses - all from your device.

Home Loans
Mortgage Journey
Make your dream home a reality

Understand what happens, when it happens, and what you need along the way.

Commercial Card
  • OneCard

    Simplify expense management, improve cash flow, and keep personal and business finances separate.

Payroll
  • Payroll Services

    Simplify payroll with secure, efficient processing solutions.

Credit Cards
Personal Loans
Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit
Your home holds the key

You've got dreams, and we've got a way to help you get there.

Employee Benefits
  • At-Work Banking

    Convenient banking benefits for employees at your workplace.

Contact a Banker
  • Business Bankers

    A knowledgeable team prepared to help you achieve your business goals.

Popular for Commercial Businesses
Financial Education
Growing a Business
Take care of business

Meet your business goals with tools and tips from Ameris Bank.

Specialty Banking
  • Premier Banking

    High-touch banking and specialized lending solutions for discerning clients.

  • Student Banking

    Tailored for student life and your unique needs.

Financial Education
Starting a Business
Meet your business goals

Tap into our financial tools and resources to give your business an edge.

Financial Education
Starting a Family
Your family's financial future

At Ameris, we focus on your finances so you can focus on your family.

Checking Designed to
Fit Your Life.

Your money, your way.

At Ameris Bank, we believe your checking account should do more than just hold your money—it should fuel your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a no-frills "black coffee" experience or a fully loaded "specialty latte" with all the add-ins, we’ve got you covered.

Choose the account that works with your lifestyle

Free Checking1

Simple and Direct

The "Everyday Favorite" for those who want straightforward banking without the extra noise. 

  • $50 to open an account.
  • $0 Monthly Service Fee: Keep your money where it belongs—with you. No monthly fees and no minimum balance requirements to worry about.
  • Essential Tech: Everything you need to move money at the speed of life—Visa® debit card2, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, and Zelle®. 
  • The Switch Bonus: We’ll buy back your old debit cards and unused checks from your previous financial institution for up to $103.
Benefits Checking

Main Character Energy

Proactive protection—think of it as insurance for your digital life.  

  • $50 to open an account.
  • Cell Phone Protection: receive up to $400 of replacement or repair cost for damaged or stolen phones. $50 deductible applies. Up to two claims per twelve month period.4
  • Identity (ID) Theft Security: IDProtect® identity theft monitoring and resolution service.5 Up to $10,000 in identity theft expense reimbursement, and more.4
  • Total Credit Monitoring: Credit file monitoring and alerts of key changes with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion (registration/activation required).6 
  • Low monthly service fee: $8 monthly service fee. Lower your monthly service fee to $6 by enrolling in paperless statements.  

Start Your Next Chapter with Confidence

Whether you’re looking for "no-fees please" or a plan full of perks, pick the account that is Fiercely Yours.

Ameris Bank is Right For You


FDIC Insured 
up to the maximum applicable limit for total peace of mind.
4.7/5 Star-rated mobile app7 designed for seamless, one-tap money management.
$10 Buy Back3 for old checks/debit cards.
Real-time fraud alerts8 plus $0 liability protection on all unauthorized debit transactions with Visa®'s Zero Liability Policy.

Other fees such as Overdraft Fees may apply. See the Miscellaneous Services Pricing Guide for details.

ATM Usage: You may use an Ameris Bank debit card at any Ameris Bank ATM free of charge. If you use a non-Ameris Bank ATM, you will incur a service charge in addition to any ATM service charge assessed by the owner of the ATM. See our Miscellaneous Services Pricing Guide for details.

Offer applies to new checking account openings only. Earn up to $10 for debit cards and unused checks from another financial institution. Funds will be credited to the account at the time the checks/debit cards are presented.

Special Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the Benefits described. Please refer to the actual Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is offered through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the insurance document. Guide to Benefit and insurance document will be included in follow-up letter after account opening. Insurance Products are not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency; not a deposit of or guaranteed by the Bank or any Bank affiliate. Cell phone protection covers the first three phones on a cellular telephone bill paid through your checking account. (Cellular telephone bill must be paid through Benefits Checking Account.)

IDProtect service is a personal identity theft protection service available to account owner(s) and their joint account holders. For revocable grantor trusts, the service is available only when a grantor is serving as a trustee and covers the grantor trustee(s). For all other fiduciary accounts, the service covers the beneficiary, who must be the primary member (Fiduciary is not covered). Service is not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner. Service is not available to clubs, organizations and/or churches and their members, schools and their employees/students.

Credit file monitoring may take several days to begin following activation.

Rating on the app store as of Feb 24, 2026.  

Visa’s Zero Liability Policy covers U.S.-issued cards and does not apply to certain commercial card transactions or any transactions not processed by Visa. Individual replacement fund amounts are provided on a provisional basis and may be withheld, delayed, limited, or rescinded by your issuer based on factors such as gross negligence or fraud, delay in reporting unauthorized use, investigation and verification of claim and account standing and history. You must notify your financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Transaction at issue must be posted to your account before replacement funds may be issued. For specific restrictions, limitations and other details, please consult your issuer.