Washington Trust Bank







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Small Business Banking 

Here, small business means serious business.

Small businesses are where innovation starts and ideas grow. Washington Trust Bank is powered by that same independent spirit. From checking accounts to credit cards and lines of credit1 — whatever your business needs to succeed, we’re here to help.
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Small Business Banking 

Here, small business means serious business.

Small businesses are where innovation starts and ideas grow. Washington Trust Bank is powered by that same independent spirit. From checking accounts to credit cards and lines of credit1 — whatever your business needs to succeed, we’re here to help.
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Small Business Banking 

Here, small business means serious business.

Small businesses are where innovation starts and ideas grow. Washington Trust Bank is powered by that same independent spirit. From checking accounts to credit cards and lines of credit1 — whatever your business needs to succeed, we’re here to help.
Growing businesses in the Northwest since 1902

Small business banking at Washington Trust.

You know your business inside and out — and we know small business banking. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, we have the knowledge and experience to help you grow and thrive.
 
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Local Small Business Experts

We’re here to help you grow your business.

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A partner you can rely on.
You’ve got big plans, and we’re here to help. Between our local small business banking team and our comprehensive financial tools, we know how to help you succeed.
 
Local decision making.
We’ve served the Northwest with an independent spirit since day one. When it comes to decisions – they’re made locally by the bankers you’re talking with every day.
 
We know your industry and your community.
With locations throughout Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, there’s a small business banker near you ready to serve.


sba preferred lender status logoSBA Preferred Lender

We’re a Small Business Administration (SBA) preferred lender, which means we help small businesses get fair, low-risk loans with lots of support and business-friendly terms. And because we have offices all around the Northwest, our dedicated SBA lending team is ready to help with your unique lending needs.
 



























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Solutions with your business in mind.

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We’re part of your community.

Our passion for our customers and the community is visible in everything we do, from helping local businesses meet their goals to volunteering in the community. With locations throughout Washinton, Idaho, and Oregon – we’re ready to serve.
 
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Earn cash back for running your business.

With the Clearly Cash Back Visa® card you can earn 1.5% cash back on business purchases.2 Think of it as a savings on everything you purchase or pay for — and a nice bump to your bottom line.1
 

Ready to get Started?

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Let’s get started. 
Complete our online inquiry form to get connected to an expert in your area.
 
 
Connect with an Expert
With locations throughout Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, there’s a Washington Trust location near you with a team of bankers ready to serve.
 










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We’re proud to invest in our communities.

Sure, we’re bankers by profession, but we’re humans at heart, and serving our neighbors gives us real purpose. By investing our time, talent, and much-needed funds in our communities, we grow and thrive together.
 
Important information:
1 Subject to credit approval.

2 You will earn rewards based on your qualifying net purchases (purchases minus returns and/or other related credits) with no earnings cap. You will earn rewards as long as your account is in good standing (that is, not closed, cancelled, blocked, delinquent, suspended or otherwise inactive and not available for use). You do not earn rewards on fees, finance charges, or fraudulent or unauthorized charges. Credits (returns) to your account will reduce the rewards available in your rewards account. For more information see Clearly Cash Back™ Terms and Conditions.