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Banking Built for Innovators

Secure. Scalable. Startup-Ready.

Whether you're transforming agriculture with smart technologies, revolutionizing healthcare, building the future of finance, or engineering sustainable solutions - your work is bold, complex, and deeply impactful. At the Bank of Washington, we understand that innovation doesn’t follow a template. That’s why we’ve built flexible, personalized banking solutions designed to grow with you.
 

Why Innovators Choose Us



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Business Checking & Savings Accounts
  • Multiple account types to match your operational structure
  • Competitive interest-bearing options for idle cash
  • Easy-to-use online and mobile banking platforms
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Treasury Management Tools
  • ACH origination for payroll, vendor payments, and reimbursements
  • Wire transfer capabilities for domestic and international transactions
  • Positive Pay to protect against check and ACH fraud
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Custom Access & Permissions
  • Role-based access for finance, operations, and leadership teams
  • Dual control and approval workflows for added security
  • Real-time alerts and activity tracking
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Industries We Serve
  • Biotech & Life Sciences
  • AgTech & Sustainable Agriculture
  • FinTech & Digital Payments
  • Clean Energy & Environmental Innovation
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
  • HealthTech & MedTech
  • EdTech & Learning Platforms
  • And more...

Let’s Build the Future of Our Community Together

We’re more than a bank. We’re a partner invested in your success and the impact you’re making. Our mission is to “Do Good,” and that includes helping innovators build a better future.



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Ajla Zigic

VP, Business Development Officer


















Smart Deposit Solutions for Innovators

From managing grant funds to scaling operations, our deposit products are built to support your growth at every stage of discovery. 
Lite Checking
Simple, Straightforward, and Affordable
 
  • No monthly fee with eStatements
  • No transaction limits
  • $25 minimum opening deposit
  • Ideal for innovators with no cash management needs
 
 
Launch Account
Built for Growing Innovators
 
  • 2 Free Cash Management Services
  • Positive Pay
  • No monthly maintenance fee with a minimum monthly average balance of $25,000 and eStatements.
 
 
Embark Account
For Established Innovators with Higher Activity
 
  • 3 Free Cash Management Services
  • Positive Pay
  • No monthly maintenance fee with a minimum monthly average balance of $50,000 and eStatements.
 
 
Money Market Account
Grow Idle Cash While Staying Liquid
 
  • Earn competitive interest while keeping funds accessible for operational needs
  • Ideal for storing grant disbursements, investor capital, or clinical trial reimbursements
  • Supports liquidity while maximizing returns on idle cash
  • Backed by secure online and mobile banking tools
 
 
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) 
Lock in Returns with Low-Risk Growth
 
  • Lock in strong returns with flexible term options tailored to your growth timeline
  • Perfect for setting aside capital between funding rounds or for future R&D
  • Low-risk savings strategy to complement your operating accounts
  • FDIC-insured for peace of mind and financial stability