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Banking that respects your time and your money.

For a century, North River Trust has helped Ohio families and businesses grow. Open checking, savings, or a business account in under five minutes — fully online.

4.65%
High-yield savings APY
$0
Monthly checking fees
24/7
U.S.-based support

Everything your money needs.

One login for checking, savings, business banking, wire transfers and beyond.

Mobile-first banking

Pay, transfer and deposit on any device with a responsive, accessible interface.

Bank-grade security

Encrypted at rest and in transit, MFA available, with continuous fraud monitoring.

Domestic & international wires

Send money to 180+ countries with transparent fees and same-day domestic delivery.

4.65% APY savings

Earn premium interest with no minimums and unlimited transfers between your accounts.

Business banking

Multi-user access, treasury tools and dedicated relationship managers from day one.

FDIC insured

Deposits protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

Columbus, Ohio skyline at dusk along the Scioto River
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio

Built in the Midwest. Trusted nationwide.

Since 1925, North River Trust has served Ohio families, founders, and growing companies with banking that treats them like neighbors — because most of them are.

Pick the account that fits your life.

Open one or all three. No minimums. No monthly fees. Switch in seconds from your dashboard.

Everyday

Premier Checking

$0/month
  • Free debit card with instant freeze
  • Fee-free at 55,000+ ATMs
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Free domestic wires under $1,000
Open checking
Most popular
Best for savers

High-Yield Savings

4.65% APY
  • Industry-leading 4.65% APY
  • No minimum balance
  • Unlimited internal transfers
  • FDIC insured to $250,000
Start saving
For founders

Business Banking

$0/month
  • Multi-user access & approvals
  • ACH, wires & bill pay built in
  • Dedicated relationship banker
  • Integrations with Stripe, QuickBooks
Open business

From signup to first deposit in 5 minutes.

Fully online. No branch visits, no paper applications.

STEP 01

Create your login

Verify your email and secure your account with a strong password and optional 2FA.

STEP 02

Verify your identity

Snap a photo of your ID and confirm your details. Most customers are approved instantly.

STEP 03

Fund and start banking

Link an external account, deposit a check, or transfer in. Your debit card ships the same day.

Why customers stay with us.

Real reviews from Ohio families and businesses banking with North River Trust.

Switched our payroll over in an afternoon. The treasury team actually picks up the phone.
Marcus L.
Founder, Short North Coffee Co.
The 4.65% APY savings is genuinely the best rate I've found anywhere — and the app feels like a fintech.
Priya N.
Software engineer, Columbus
We send international wires weekly. Transparent fees, no surprises, money lands on time.
Hannah K.
CFO, Buckeye Logistics

Ready to bank with us?

No fees, no minimums, no paperwork. Just modern banking.