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Relay is a purpose-built business banking platform for small to mid-sized businesses, offering up to 20 checking accounts with automated transfers, high-yield savings, and Visa cards with spend controls to keep money organized and ready to spend. It provides integrated accounts payable and receivable, real-time expense capture that syncs with accounting software, and tools to manage payroll, invoicing, and cash flow. With over 110,000 businesses served and more than $1B in deposits, Relay emphasizes zero hidden fees and a clear, scalable setup for owners who run payroll, serve customers, and grow their operations.
The market map · 5 of 53 labelled
Online Business Bank Accounts →73%positive
Where Relay ranks in AI
excellentbestrobuststronggoodno monthly feesmultiple checking accountstop choice
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Relay allows you to open up to 20 individual, physical checking accounts (and savings accounts) under a single business login on their free Starter plan.

Relay is particularly purpose-built. Its current Starter plan provides up to 20 checking accounts (10 for sole proprietorships), plus two savings accounts, and Relay explicitly markets the product to Profit First users.
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Relay Financial provides the most robust platform for a consulting firm seeking to separate client retainers and operating funds via an online-first banking experience.

Relay Financial and Mercury provide the most robust account-partitioning and reporting features for separating client retainers from operating funds
Excerpts where Relay appeared in the AI's answer

Relay - Best for Multi-Account Job Costing: Relay lets you open up to 20 individual checking accounts under a single login

Relay — Strong fit for contractors needing separate accounts, employee spending controls, and QuickBooks/Xero connectivity.
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Relay — attractive if your seasonal cycle involves parking money for future expenses, because its structure supports separating funds into categories.

Relay: Best for multi-account cash flow management . It charges no monthly fees or minimum balances while allowing you to open multiple checking accounts and virtual cards to organize funds ahead of your busy season.
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Relay allows you to open up to 20 individual checking accounts under a single login, each equipped with its own distinct account number.

Relay: Property Separation : Best for complex portfolios or landlords following the "Profit First" cash strategy .
Excerpts where Relay appeared in the AI's answer

Relay — offers business bill pay, including checks, but its workflow is more oriented toward accounts-payable management.

Relay Financial - Known for strong digital cash flow management, Relay natively supports issuing paper checks.