Can my startup open a bank account without an EIN?
This article assumes you incorporated your startup using Clerky.
Most banks will require your startup to already have an EIN before you can apply for a bank account. However, if you applied for an EIN through Clerky, you can follow these steps to apply for a bank account with Brex, Mercury, or Rho while you're waiting for the IRS to issue the EIN.
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Apply for your startup's EIN through Clerky.
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Once your EIN application is pending, view the available banking options for your team and start an application.
