People who are at least 18 years old, live in the US, and are either a US citizen or permanent resident can apply to open an account with Grasshopper. The digital bank currently does not work with business owners in certain industries like gambling, adult entertainment, and virtual currency.
Grasshopper says that it takes less than 10 minutes to open an account, which is quicker than a lot of the competitors.
The first step is entering your full name, phone number, and email address. Then you’ll have to enter the code that Grasshopper emailed you to verify the contact information.
You’ll then need to provide standard company information, personal details, and provide some details about the beneficial owners of the business if relevant.
You’ll be given the option to open multiple Grasshopper accounts for the same business entity when signing up if you wish to do so.
Most of the time, Grasshopper will automatically approve your application. In certain cases, manual approval is necessary and you may need to provide some extra documentation if this is the case. Grasshopper does not carry out any credit checks during the account opening process that will impact your credit score.
The exact documents that you need to provide to verify the information you have given depends on your business type. They can include an Employee Identification Number (EIN), company bylaws, and articles of incorporation.
After opening your account, you should get your debit card mailed to you within 14 days. There’s also the option to get virtual cards if you prefer. You can go ahead and make your account opening payment free of charge.
Grasshopper provides you with 24/7 mobile and online banking. There’s even a free Autobooks membership built into this experience, which allows you to send digital invoices and automate your bookkeeping. You’ll get access to useful analysis tools that can help you manage cash flow and stay in control of your financials.