Open a Business Checking account and earn a $200 bonus1
Get an account for your new business plus 5 star service from a trusted partner who knows that business is never just business.
Get your $200 bonus1
Three Business Checking account options to choose from
Essential Checking
Well-suited for new businesses, sole proprietorships, and other businesses that have a limited number of monthly transactions and maintain lower balances.
- Cash deposits up to $5,000 per month*
- 100 combined monthly items included*
- No monthly service charge
Preferred Checking
A feature-rich account ideal for established and growing businesses with moderate transaction activity and balances or additional banking relationships that can offset the service charge.
- Cash deposits up to $30,000 per month*
- 750 combined monthly items included*
- $18 or $0 monthly service charge waived with qualifying activities2
Interest Checking
An account that earns interest at a competitive rate designed for businesses with higher account balances.
- Cash deposits up to $20,000 per month*
- 500 combined monthly items included*
- $25 or $0 monthly service charge waived with qualifying activities3
Want to see a side-by-side comparison of your options?
How to sign up for a Business Checking account and claim your $200 bonus1
-
Enter your email address on the form above and we'll send you a promo code.
-
Bring the promo code to your nearest Hancock Whitney financial center and open your business checking account by 3/31/2025.
-
Complete qualifying activities including enrollment into Business Online Banking and make $2500 or more in qualifying deposits. A minimum opening deposit of $50 is required. If you meet these requirements, you'll receive your $200 bonus by 7/31/2025. Your account will need to stay open and active to receive the bonus.1
Note: A promo code is required at account opening to qualify for this offer. In addition, the email address provided at account opening must match the email address you provide to receive your promo code.

Why your neighbors trust Hancock Whitney
For more than a century, Hancock Whitney has been dedicated to the financial well-being of Gulf South communities.
For the third consecutive year we’ve been named one of America’s Best Banks by Forbes.
We give back to our local communities because we're committed to the future of our region.
*Additional cash deposits and/or additional items will incur fees. See a banker for details.
1Checking Promotion Requirement: Use the promo code referenced above when opening a Preferred Business Checking, Interest Business Checking or Essential Business Checking account with new money not currently held by Hancock Whitney Bank. Account must be opened by 3/31/2025 and remain active through 5/31/2025. The promo code is required at account opening. The following criteria must be met by 5/31/2025: enroll in Business Online Banking, then make $2,500 or more in total qualifying deposits. If you meet all requirements, we will deposit the earned bonus into your new Business Checking account by 7/31/2025. Bonuses may be considered interest and may be reported on IRS form 1099. Qualifying deposits do not include transfers from any existing Hancock Whitney Bank accounts. Minimum opening deposit of $50 is required. Monthly service charges range from $0 to $25, depending on product. A $20 service charge will be assessed if the account is closed within the first 360 days after the account is opened. Transaction limits may apply. Please refer to a banker and the Business Services Information Disclosure Schedule of Fees for other applicable fees and information. Limit of one new business checking offer redemption per business and/or address per 2 calendar years. Offer not available to former or existing Hancock Whitney Bank clients. New clients only. If your account is closed within 180 days after opening, we reserve the right to deduct the bonus amount from your account’s closing balance. The Bank may change or discontinue the offer at any time and without notice. This offer is nontransferable and cannot be combined with other offers. The email given at account opening must match the email address submitted to get the offer promo code.
2Preferred Checking $18 monthly service charge is waived with any of the following: $5,000 min. daily balance, combined deposit and loan balances for the month of $25,000 or more, $2,000 in monthly business credit card transactions, Active Merchant Services Account.
3Interest Checking $25 monthly service charge is waived with any of the following: $25,000 min. daily balance, combined balances of loans and deposits for the month of $50,000 or more.
Direct deposit services can be accessed through Business Online Banking. Terms and conditions apply. Additional fees apply. See a banker for details.
Hancock Whitney Bank, Member FDIC. All accounts subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply.
© 2025 Hancock Whitney Bank
Hancock Whitney and the Hancock Whitney logo are federally-registered trademarks of Hancock Whitney Corporation.