Customized Merchant Processing Services

First Midwest Bank brings your business accounts, payments, cash management, fraud protection, merchant services, and lending together in one place. Start with what you need to get done, and we’ll help you find the right tools.

Merchant Capture

Deposit checks right from your office, with no trip to the branch.

Merchant Payment Services

Pay vendors and employees on time and collect customer payments faster.

Cash Management Tools

See and manage your business finances anytime, all in one place.

Positive Pay

Catch suspicious checks before they clear and protect your accounts.

Business Checking

Explore our checking accounts with convenient features for businesses of all sizes to manage their everyday finances with ease.

  • Free online banking and bill pay
  • Free mobile banking app
  • Free business debit card
  • Free electronic statements
  • Interest-earning option available
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Merchant Card Services

Work with our card processing partner to accept debit and credit payments at your place of business. Options include point of sale, wireless, software and web-based solutions.

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Enjoy Insurance Coverage on All Your Deposits

Access FDIC insurance coverage on high-dollar deposits through First Midwest’s membership in the IntraFi Network. The IntraFi Network offers deposit account insurance on balances above FDIC limits, so you can enjoy greater peace of mind with insurance coverage on all your deposits.

Merchant Processing Services

Merchant Capture

Best for: Businesses that receive paper checks from customers.Securely deposit paper checks electronically from your place of business with this web-based image capture, storage and processing solution.
  • Save time and money
  • Increase cash flow
  • Reduce administrative expenses
  • Simplify banking relationships

Merchant Payment Services

Best for: Businesses that run payroll or pay vendors on a regular schedule.Issue payments to your vendors or employees with our convenient online payment portal, ACH services and wire transfers.
  • Automated Clearing House (ACH): Electronically send funds or payments to your desired payee.
  • Payroll Origination: Disburse employee payroll through direct deposit.
  • Wire Transfer Request: Quickly and securely transfer funds directly to a payee located in the U.S.

Best for: Businesses that want to get paid faster, whether customers pay by card, online, by phone, by mail or automatically.Increase your company’s efficiency and improve cash flow by quickly collecting payments from your customers in a variety of ways.
  • Merchant Card Services: Work with our card processing partner to accept debit and credit payments at your place of business.
    Options include point of sale, wireless, software and web-based solutions.
  • Online Payment Portal: Set up a customized payment webpage that allows your customers to make online payments or donations
    from their bank account or credit card. Customers may schedule one-time or recurring payments.
  • Pre-Authorized Payment: Enjoy a simple, low-cost method for setting up and processing payments. With a customer’s signed authorization, you can automatically withdraw funds from a customer’s bank account. An assortment of scheduling options are available that can accommodate virtually any recurring payment plan.
  • Telephone and Mail-In Payments: Accept debit or credit card payments over the phone and via mail.

Cash Management

Best for: Businesses that want more control over daily cash flow.Streamline your business operations with our suite of cash management tools. View history, make account transfers, initiate ACH transactions and more inside our Online Banking portal.
  • Multiple user permission levels
  • Electronic token-based security
  • Quicken export options

Positive Pay

Best for: Businesses that write checks and want added protection against check fraud.Help reduce the risk of fraudulent check transactions for your business with this web-based fraud detection tool that allows you to verify check numbers and amounts against an issued file prior to the checks being paid.
  • Review and approve or reject suspicious transactions
  • Prevent unauthorized payments from being processed
  • Minimize your business’s exposure to financial losses

Frequently Asked Questions

Through our card processing partner, you can accept card payments at the point of sale, on wireless devices, through software, and online. You can also collect one-time or recurring payments through a customizable online portal, set up pre-authorized ACH payments, and take card payments by phone or mail.

Our cash management tools in Online Banking let you view transaction history, transfer funds, and initiate ACH payments. You can set user permission levels, use token-based security, and export to Quicken. Payroll direct deposit, vendor ACH payments, domestic wires, and Merchant Capture check deposits are also available.

Positive Pay compares checks presented for payment to the list of checks you’ve issued. If a check doesn’t match, you can review it and decide whether to pay or return it. It adds a layer of review that helps you spot unauthorized checks early.

Yes, eligible business deposits are FDIC insured up to the maximum allowed by law. Through the IntraFi Network, businesses can access FDIC coverage on eligible deposits above standard limits. Merchant services, cash management services, and loans are not deposits and are not FDIC insured.

Yes. First Midwest Bank offers business lines of credit, commercial loans, SBA loans, and agricultural loans. All loans are subject to credit approval. Explore business lending or contact a local lender to get started.

Great bank. I really owe a lot of my company’s success to them and the help they have provided. I used to think all banks were the same - thanks First Midwest for showing me there is a HUGE difference.

- Charles

Jamie Lathum

Jamie Lathum

Business Development Officer

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