Earn up to 3.77% APY2.  No account fees. No minimum balances.

Security Deposit Account for Landlords

Thousands of tech forward landlords hold security deposits in a free Baselane banking account.

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Multiple accounts per property
No account fees or minimum balances
Earn up to 3.77% APY interest2 and up to 5% cash back3

Baselane is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank1, Member FDIC.

Benefits of security deposit accounts

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Landlords

  • Provides financial protection for landlords in the event of property damage caused by tenants
  • Allows landlords to recoup losses from unpaid rent or other costs associated with the lease agreement
  • Covers the cost of any repairs that need to be done on the property after a tenant leaves
  • Gives landlords peace of mind that there will be a financial cushion if anything goes wrong during the tenancy period
A smiling couple sits on a blue couch in a modern living room. Graphical overlays display financial information: "Security Deposit: $55,000," "Cleaning Services: $2,800," and "Kitchen Rehab: $11,500," with clickable arrows for account details.
A person sitting on a couch in a modern living room is gesturing with hand while financial information is overlaid on the image. The figures shown are: Security Deposit $55,000, Cleaning Services $2,800, and Kitchen Rehab $11,500.

Tenants

  • Security deposits help protect tenants financially in the event of unexpected damages.
  • Give tenants the peace of mind that they will be able to get back their deposit after the end of the lease if nothing is wrong
  • Tenants can use security deposits to cover repairs, maintenance, and cleaning costs at the end of a lease agreement.
  • Security deposits are refundable and allow tenants to save money in comparison to having to pay out-of-pocket for unexpected costs or damages.

Why choose Baselane

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Manage security deposits and more

  • All-in-one platform with banking, rent collection, accounting and more
  • Eligible to hold security deposits*
  • Free rent collection that’s landlord and renter friendly
  • Earn up to 3.77% APY2 
  • Comprehensive cash flow analytics and reporting
  • Modern user interface and experience
  • Excellent customer support

Take control of your spend

Open a security deposit account and use physical & virtual debit cards with custom spend controls and automated transaction tagging with Schedule E categories.

A financial dashboard displays spending information. The top section indicates $450.00 has been spent, with $100.00 left to spend (81% spent, 19% remaining). The bottom section breaks down categories: Revenue $1,025, Operating Expenses $3,724, Mortgage & Loan Payments $2,314, Transfers & Others -$5,500, and Uncategorized $449.
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Easily collect and return security seposits

Collect funds for security deposits via ACH, wire or check.

Easy to get started

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Open a security deposit account for free

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Create a virtual account
(aka - security deposit account)

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Collect security deposits
into virtual account

Security Deposit Requirements by State

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Dakota
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
lowa
Idaho
Kentucky
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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Baselane is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Baselane Visa Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa is accepted.

1Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 , inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://go.thread.bank/sweepdisclosure and a list of program banks at https://go.thread.bank/programbanks. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions on the sweep program.

2The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on your Savings Account is accurate as of 04/05/23. Total balances across Checking Accounts and Savings Accounts are used to calculate APY tier, but only money in Savings Accounts is eligible for interest. Total balances less than $10,000 earn 1.75% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances between $10,000 and $24,999 earn 2.64% APY for Savings Accounts. Total Balances between $25,000 and $49,999 earn 3.06% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances of $50,000 or more earn 3.77% APY for Savings Account. These are variable rates and are subject to change based on the target range of the Federal Funds rate. There are no minimum balances or minimum deposits required to earn interest on your Savings Account. Review the Baselane Business Deposit Account Agreement for more information.

3Cash back is credited once per month for all rewards above 1% and credited to your account with a maximum of $2,000 annual spend per calendar year. 1% cash back is credited instantly following purchase with no maximum spend. No minimum spend applies. Terms and conditions apply.

4Some states require an interest-bearing escrow account for security deposits while some don’t require interest. User is responsible to check state laws along with rules for collecting and reimbursing a refundable security deposit. A brief overview of security deposit laws for escrow accounts in all 50 states can be found here.

*All testimonials, reviews, opinions or case studies presented on our website may not be indicative of all customers. Results may vary and customers agree to proceed at their own risk.

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