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Go online and compare Indiana banks

You can now find most banks online. Look through online Indiana banks to find out what kind of business banking services are offered. If you're just starting out, you may be in need of a small business loan. Banks can offer growing businesses payrolls and benefits services to employees. If business is going well, you might be interested in commercial investment options.

I recommend: Visit The Community Banker to get a list of the largest banks in Indiana, plus a few of the smaller ones too. The sites will link you directly to Indiana bank websites.

Consider locally owned banks in Northwest Indiana

Who knows more about Northwest Indiana than Northwest Indiana banks? Community banks retain a special insight into your community and into your business. Often, the service you receive from a community banks is more personal too.

I recommend: You’ll find helpful community banks throughout Indiana. The Bank of Geneva along the state’s eastern border offers free business checking, health saving accounts (HSA) for employees, online banking services plus special business services for agricultural businesses. If you’re looking for banks in Northwest Indiana, take a look at Centier with locations among cities like East Chicago and Gary and smaller towns like Munster and Portage.

Select national banks with Indiana banking locations

Enjoy the expertise of national banks with the convenient Indiana location. National chains offer a wide-range of business banking services. You might find other benefits to chain banks with locations throughout the United States if you're moving, expanding outside of Indiana or travel a lot for business.

I recommend: You can’t beat the name recognition of a bank like Chase, which offers business banking services throughout Indiana cities and towns like Indianapolis and South Bend. First Midwest Bank is a regional chain with 103 branches and ATMs to serve the Midwest.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Read the fine print to look into hidden fees and restrictions that apply to retail banking in Indiana.