Citizens for Startups®

Built for founders. Scaled for growth.

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Startup Banking, Reimagined

At Citizens Private Bank®, we partner with founders and their teams to deliver personalized banking solutions backed by deep industry expertise — supporting every stage of your company’s growth.

Free Banking1

Enjoy fee-free banking with a Citizens Private Bank Analysis Checking account.

High-yield Solutions

Manage your cash while boosting earnings through high-yield options such as Money Market accounts, CDs, and various cash management solutions.

Deposit promotions2

Obtain up to $2,500 in cash bonus to offset common startup expenses, like incorporation, legal, and 409A valuations.

Global Solutions

Scale internationally with a full suite of foreign exchange and currency solutions.

Startup toolkit

Access perks and discounts on essential software and services tailored to your startup's needs.

Strategic support and partnership

Experience networking, educational events, and operational insights.

Private banking that grows with you

Banking designed for innovators — from inception to exit and beyond.

Founder-focused Services

Citizens Private Bank partners with founders to deliver personalized financial strategies — supporting your life, your team, your company and your legacy. Through a distinct experience and holistic solutions, we help you move from where you are to where you want to be.

Personal banking

Access exclusive banking and lending products at Citizens Private Bank, built with the founders in mind. Take advantage of customized banking, lending, trust services and private stock lending, tailored to meet the complex needs of our clients.

Wealth Management3

Leverage the expertise of a dedicated team to help you navigate the complex journey of building a company and managing your equity. Our bespoke financial planning and investment management solutions cover key areas such as stock option planning, QSBS strategies, diversification4, fixed income solutions and more — tailored to your unique needs.

Backed by the 200-year legacy of Citizens Financial Group

1828

Founded

$234B

in assets

$186B

in deposits

$39B^

in AUM

© Citizens Financial Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Citizens Bank, N.A. Member FDIC

1 Enroll in Citizens for Startups® between 7/13/26 and 12/31/26. The following fees will be waived or rebated: Monthly maintenance fees, per transaction fees, wire fees, and accessOPTIMA fees. Overdraft fees still apply. IMPORTANT DETAILS ON OVERDRAFT COVERAGE: When we pay a transaction that overdraws your account, we will charge you an Overdraft Fee of $35 per item paid. When we return a check or ACH transaction unpaid because your account had insufficient funds, we will charge you a Returned Item Fee of $35 per item returned. We will limit to eight the combined number of Overdraft Fees and/or Returned Item Fees charged on any one business day, up to a total of $280. Once you have overdrawn your account, you must bring it to a positive balance as soon as possible. Whether your overdrafts will be paid is discretionary and we reserve the right not to pay. Generally applicable changes to account terms and conditions, including without limitation changes to fee amounts, shall also apply to your account.

2 To Earn Bonus: 1) You must have an existing or open a new Citizens Private Bank Analysis Checking account and Enroll in Citizens for Startups® between 07/13/2026 and 12/31/26, 2) and have the following qualifying balance requirements in your Citizens Private Bank Analysis Checking account within 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups®, with money not currently on deposit with Citizens. Qualifying balances between $250,000-$499,999.99 will receive a $1,500 bonus; balances $500,000+ will receive a $2,500 bonus.

Eligibility: Your account must have a balance greater than zero and remain open and active through the payout date stated in the table below to qualify for this offer. Transfers between other Citizens accounts do not qualify.

This offer is only available for those who received this offer from a participating Relationship Manager, enrolled in Citizens for Startups®, and is non-transferable to other businesses. Retain this flyer for your records. Client/business will only be paid a one-time bonus for this program. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and cannot be combined with any other business bonus checking offer. Offer eligibility is determined at Citizens' sole discretion.

Payout: Bonus will be deposited to your checking account by the date stated in the table below and will be labeled as "Balance Builder Bonus." Bonus will be reported to the IRS for income tax purposes.

Enrolled in Citizens for Startups® in the month of: Have qualifying balance in your Citizens Private Bank Analysis Checking account within: Bonus will be paid to your Citizens Private Bank Analysis Checking account by end of day:
July 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® October 31, 2026
August 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® November 30, 2026
September 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® December 31, 2026
October 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® January 31, 2027
November 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® February 28, 2027
December 2026 60 days of enrollment in Citizens for Startups® March 31, 2027

^ AUM as of 6/30/2026. As assets under management referenced above represents aggregated AUM across our investment advisory affiliates.

3 Citizens Wealth Management (in certain instances d/b/a Citizens Private Wealth) is a division of Citizens Bank, N.A. ("Citizens"). Securities, insurance, brokerage services, and investment advisory services are offered by Citizens Securities, Inc. ("CSI"), a registered broker-dealer (Branch address: One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston RI 02919) and SEC registered investment adviser - Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are also offered by Citizens Private Wealth, LLC ("CPW"), an SEC-registered investment adviser (see Form ADV Part 2A for details). CSI and CPW are affiliates of Citizens. Banking products and trust services are offered by Citizens. For deposit products, Member FDIC.

4 Neither asset allocation nor diversification guarantee a profit or protects against a loss.

SECURITIES, INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO RISK, INCLUDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INVESTED, AND ARE:
· NOT FDIC INSURED · NOT BANK GUARANTEED · NOT A DEPOSIT · NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY · MAY LOSE VALUE

Banking products are offered through Citizens Bank, N.A. ("CBNA"). For deposit products, Member FDIC.