Business Account Opening Guide
What You Need to Open an Account
Take an important step toward achieving your business goals by opening a business checking or saving account. Whatever type of business you have (sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, nonprofit, partnership, or association), apply with ease online or in-branch.
Requirements for All Business Owners & Signers
- Identification
- One (1) primary form of identification is required for anyone that will be an owner or signer on an account.
- Accepted Primary IDs
- State-issued driver’s license (temporary licenses and state IDs are not accepted)
- State-issued identification card w/ photo (Passport books accepted, but not passport cards)
- United States Military / military dependent identification card
- Non-resident alien registration card
- Personal Information Required
- Full legal name
- Physical and mailing address
- Date of birth
- Primary phone number
- Email address
- Percentage of ownership (for owners)
- Social Security number or tax identification number (TIN)
Please Keep in Mind
All documentation must be current and valid.
Helpful Resources
Business Entity-Specific Requirements
Ways to Open an Account
In Branch
Visit any BankNewport location with your documentation.
Online
Open any business deposit account online, with multiple account owners, on a schedule that works for you.
Online & Mobile Banking
Already a customer and opening an additional account? You can do that right from our online banking platform and the mobile app.
Need Help?
Reach Out to Our Contact Center
Call 401.845.2265 or 877.709.2265. Nosotros hablamos español.
Contact Center Hours
We're open Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as well as Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We're closed on all federal and Rhode Island state holidays.
