RBC Business business account review

Snapshot

RBC, the Royal Bank of Canada, offers business chequing accounts for Canadian businesses. Packages range from a low cost digital account to fuller packages where the monthly fee can be waived by keeping a minimum balance. RBC is one of Canada's largest banks.

Who it suits
Canadian businesses that want a major bank with branches, a range of account packages and the option to bundle savings, lending and cross border services
Broadly available in
Canada
Headline monthly fee
The Digital Choice Business Account is about 6 Canadian dollars per month. Other packages vary and some waive the fee with a minimum balance. As of 8 June 2026
Account type
Business chequing account
Fees and features as of 8 June 2026Last reviewed 8 June 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

RBC offers a range of business chequing packages for Canadian businesses. The Digital Choice Business Account is a low cost option at about 6 Canadian dollars per month for electronic transactions, while fuller packages can waive the monthly fee if you keep a minimum balance. Each package includes a set number of transactions, with charges beyond that. Figures here are as of 8 June 2026.

Overview

RBC, the Royal Bank of Canada, is one of the country's largest banks and offers several business chequing packages. Options range from the Digital Choice Business Account, aimed at businesses that bank electronically, to packages that include more transactions and can waive the monthly fee with a qualifying balance. RBC also offers business savings accounts, lending and cross border banking for businesses operating between Canada and the United States.

Strengths

A large Canadian branch and advisor network. A spread of account packages from low cost digital to higher volume needs. Online opening is available, with identity verification, and there are linked savings, lending and cross border options.

Limitations

Account packages include only a set number of transactions, and charges apply for activity above the included amount. Waiving the monthly fee on fuller packages requires keeping a minimum balance. This banking is for Canadian businesses. Verify current packages, fees and eligibility with RBC before applying.

Fees and features

All figures as of 8 June 2026. Verify current terms with RBC Business.
Monthly feeThe Digital Choice Business Account is about 6 Canadian dollars per month. Other packages carry higher fees that can be waived with a minimum balance. As of 8 June 2026. Verify with RBC.
Transaction feesEach package includes a set number of transactions. Standard fees apply to transactions above the included number. As of 8 June 2026. See the RBC business fees schedule.
FX feesForeign exchange and international payment charges apply per the RBC schedule. RBC also offers cross border banking between Canada and the United States. As of 8 June 2026.
Minimum depositNo minimum opening deposit stated for the basic packages. Fuller packages waive the monthly fee only when you keep a minimum balance. As of 8 June 2026.
Multi currencyRBC offers United States dollar business accounts and cross border services alongside Canadian dollar accounts. As of 8 June 2026
IntegrationsOnline and mobile business banking, linked savings and lending, and cross border banking. As of 8 June 2026
EligibilityCanadian businesses. You can begin online and then verify identity with government issued identification and a business registration document. As of 8 June 2026. Verify with RBC.

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Questions about RBC Business

How much does an RBC business account cost?
As of 8 June 2026, the RBC Digital Choice Business Account is about 6 Canadian dollars per month, while fuller packages carry higher fees that can be waived by keeping a minimum balance. Verify current pricing with RBC.
Can I open an RBC business account online?
RBC states you can begin opening a business account online, then verify your identity with government issued identification and a business registration document. As of 8 June 2026. Confirm the current process with RBC.
Does RBC waive the business account monthly fee?
On some fuller packages RBC waives the monthly fee if you keep a qualifying minimum balance. The Digital Choice account has a low flat fee instead. As of 8 June 2026. Verify with RBC.
Does RBC offer United States dollar business banking?
Yes. RBC offers United States dollar business accounts and cross border banking between Canada and the United States. As of 8 June 2026. Confirm current terms with RBC.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 8 June 2026. Confirm current terms with RBC Business before applying.

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