Is RBC Business available for business in Canada?

By Morten Andersen, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson
Availability

RBC Business for business in Canada: Available

Key eligibility
Businesses registered in Canada, with owners and signatories who can complete RBC identity verification
Non resident position
Account opening generally requires Canadian registration and identity verification. Non resident owners should confirm requirements with RBC
Local currency support
Canadian dollar business accounts, with US dollar business accounts also offered
Headline monthly fee
RBC Digital Choice Business Account 6 Canadian dollars a month
Availability and fees as of 23 June 2026Last reviewed 23 June 2026

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

Yes. RBC, the Royal Bank of Canada, is a Canadian bank and offers business chequing accounts to companies registered in Canada. As of 23 June 2026 packages range from the low cost Digital Choice Business Account to higher tier accounts with more included transactions. Confirm current terms with RBC before applying.

Does RBC Business serve business customers in Canada?

Yes. RBC is Canada's largest bank and provides business banking nationwide, including business chequing accounts, US dollar accounts, credit, payments and merchant services. Business accounts are offered to sole proprietorships, partnerships and incorporated companies registered in Canada. As of 23 June 2026.

Eligibility for businesses in Canada

RBC expects a business registered in Canada and identity verification for the owners and authorised signatories. Sole proprietors, partnerships and corporations are eligible, and incorporation or registration documents are required. Some accounts can be opened online while others may need a branch visit, and non resident or foreign owned businesses should confirm requirements with RBC. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

The RBC Digital Choice Business Account is advertised at 6 Canadian dollars a month with unlimited electronic transactions, while package accounts such as the Ultimate Business Account carry higher monthly fees that can be reduced or waived by maintaining a minimum balance. Transaction, cash handling and other service fees apply per the RBC business fee schedule. As of 23 June 2026

What local users report

As a long established Canadian bank, RBC offers a national branch and ATM network, online and mobile business banking, and integrated payment and lending services. Businesses weighing RBC typically compare its monthly fees and per transaction charges against lower cost digital providers. Confirm the current fee schedule with RBC.

How to open RBC Business for business in Canada

  1. Choose an RBC business chequing account, for example the Digital Choice Business Account, using the RBC business account selector
  2. Provide your Canadian business registration or incorporation documents and verify the owners and signatories
  3. Open the account online or at a branch, then activate online banking and any US dollar account you need
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Questions about RBC Business in Canada

Is RBC Business available for business in Canada?
Yes. As of 23 June 2026, RBC, the Royal Bank of Canada, offers business chequing accounts to businesses registered in Canada. Confirm current terms with RBC.
How much does an RBC business account cost?
As of 23 June 2026, the RBC Digital Choice Business Account is advertised at 6 Canadian dollars a month, and package accounts cost more with fees that can be reduced by holding a minimum balance. Check the current RBC fee schedule.
Does RBC offer a US dollar business account?
Yes. As of 23 June 2026, RBC offers US dollar business accounts alongside Canadian dollar accounts. Confirm details with RBC.
Can a non resident open an RBC business account?
RBC generally expects a Canadian registered business and identity verification, and requirements for non resident or foreign owned businesses vary. As of 23 June 2026, confirm directly with RBC.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 23 June 2026. Confirm the current position with RBC Business before applying.

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