What do I need to open a business checking account?

In order to open a [business checking account](https://www.chase.com/business/banking/checking), you will need: * Two forms of identification, including one government\-issued ID like a driver's license or passport * Your Tax Identification number, Social Security number and Individual Taxpayer Identification number, or EIN * Basic business information, including your address, phone number, number of locations and number of employees * Other requirements depend on what type of business you operate

What do I need to open a business checking account online?

When you set out to open a [checking account](https://www.chase.com/business/banking/checking), be sure to have the following on\-hand: * Your Social Security number * A driver's license or state\-issued ID * Details about your contact information, date of birth, employment, income, assets, liabilities and other personal info

What is my business routing number?

A routing number is a 9\-digit code that identifies the location where your account was opened. Log in to your Chase business checking account online to [find your routing number](https://www.chase.com/business/contact\-us#routing\-number). This routing number can also be found on your checks — it is typically the first nine digits in the series of numbers at the bottom.

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A [business debit card](https://www.chase.com/business/banking/services/account\-management/business\-debit\-cards) will allow you to manage your everyday finances with a convenient and safe way to pay and access ATMs. In order to get a business debit card, you need: * A [business checking account](https://www.chase.com/business/banking/checking) * Your Employee Identification Number or Social Security Number * A PIN to assign to the card

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In order to open a business checking account, you will need:

Two forms of identification, including one government-issued ID like a driver's license or passport
Your Tax Identification number, Social Security number and Individual Taxpayer Identification number, or EIN
Basic business information, including your address, phone number, number of locations and number of employees
Other requirements depend on what type of business you operate

When you set out to open a checking account, be sure to have the following on-hand:

Your Social Security number
A driver's license or state-issued ID
Details about your contact information, date of birth, employment, income, assets, liabilities and other personal info

A routing number is a 9-digit code that identifies the location where your account was opened. Log in to your Chase business checking account online to find your routing number. This routing number can also be found on your checks — it is typically the first nine digits in the series of numbers at the bottom.

A business debit card will allow you to manage your everyday finances with a convenient and safe way to pay and access ATMs. In order to get a business debit card, you need:

A business checking account
Your Employee Identification Number or Social Security Number
A PIN to assign to the card

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