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4,745
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Considering 401 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the digital platform is extremely easy to navigate, and setting up a new business account is a completely smooth, fast process. People also warmly appreciate the helpful built-in tools, such as automated budgeting features and simple software integrations that make daily administrative tasks much easier to handle. However, some people mentioned experiencing slow support responses and frustrations regarding difficulties with reaching a human representative when urgent help was actually needed. Some reviewers were not happy with delayed payment transfers, missing transfer options, and occasional unexpected account restrictions or sudden security freezes.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experiences all around, simple app that always works. The app lacks some of the info available in the online portal, but that probably makes it better, easier to use. Don't ever use their "rush"... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Straight forward and easy to use and set up. I had a little struggle with the physical address verification, but eventually got it sorted. it just took an extra few days to complete.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy with novo except the user experience regarding uploading my excel invoice. It’s not apparent to my customers to see my detailed invoice attached to my novo invoice that just gives price I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am brand new customer. The set up was super fast and easy peasy. I was attempting to get set up with a competitor, but they ghosted me and did nothing. After no return calls or messages, I stopped... See more


Company details

  1. Bank
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Money Transfer Service
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service
  5. Software Company

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Novo is banking built for independent businesses. Get paid, move money, and manage cash flow with a free business checking account and a platform actually designed for small business owners — no branches, no monthly fees, no minimum balances. What does Novo offer? Novo brings together the tools independent businesses need to manage their money from one platform. Open a free business checking account with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements. Send unlimited invoices and accept payments online. Organize funds for taxes, payroll, and savings with Novo Reserves, and track and manage business expenses with real-time transaction insights. Connect the tools you already use — QuickBooks, Stripe, Shopify, Square, and more — and access your money fast with faster payouts from payment processors. How is Novo different from traditional banks? Novo was built specifically for independent businesses rather than adapted from consumer or corporate banking. Everything runs from one dashboard, so owners spend less time on banking and more time on their business. Is Novo secure? Business security is built in: deposits are FDIC-insured through Novo's partner bank, and accounts include fraud monitoring, secure card controls, and instant card freezing. Who is Novo for? Novo serves over 250,000 small businesses — professional services, e-commerce sellers, contractors, trades, retail, hospitality, and wellness companies — all looking for a modern alternative to traditional business banking. To learn more, visit novo.co. Novo Platform Inc. (“Novo”) is a fintech, not a bank. Banking services provided by Middlesex Federal Savings, F.A., Member FDIC. Deposits are insured for up to $250,000 through our partner bank, Middlesex Federal Savings, Member FDIC.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service & treatment of new customers

I think that it is very inconvenient & unprofessional for a bank to approve your application, open an account, accept your deposit, and send you a debit card only to turn around and say that it can not support your business structure and close your account???!!! I am extremely disappointed. Especially since I already changed all information that was going to be used to accept payments from my clients. I expected better.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Novo

Hi Kena,

Thank you for reaching out, and I am genuinely sorry for the frustration and disruption this situation has caused you. Opening a new account takes time and effort, and having it closed so suddenly—especially without a detailed explanation—is understandably incredibly stressful.

I want to be completely transparent with you about why we sometimes cannot provide specifics. Like all financial institutions, we are bound by strict regulatory and compliance guidelines. Because of these legal and security constraints, our support teams are strictly blocked from seeing or sharing the exact internal criteria used in the decision.

I know it feels incredibly unfair to be left in the dark when you are just trying to run your business.

Wishing you and your business the very best moving forward.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Closure of a Novo Online Bank Account

I have contacted Novo Bank numerous times requesting the closure of my account, yet the account remains open and unresolved. Despite repeated attempts through the online portal, I have been unable to complete this process because the system states that a customer service representative must handle the account closure. However, Novo does not provide a direct phone line to speak with a representative, making it extremely difficult to resolve this matter.
In addition, there is still more than $200 remaining in the account that has not been transferred to the external account already on file. This issue has persisted even though the business associated with the account has been closed.
This experience has been incredibly frustrating and unacceptable. I have formally requested the immediate closure of this account and the prompt transfer of the remaining funds numerous times. As of this post the matter has still not been resolved.

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Onboarding needs work…

Opening a new small business account should not take 5 days! Entire onboarding experience needs improvement. My sense is that you do not truly understand the needs of small business owners.

15 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Couldn’t be more happy with a business account!

I can’t speak for others but since I opened my business account with Novo, I have been EXTREMELY HAPPY! I couldn’t ask for more from a business account. Their structure for Reserves is absolutely perfect for any business. They don’t release the funds unless you explicitly okay them. That is such a valuable part of banking with Novo. Other banks don’t have that feature.
I’ve had zero problems doing anything, from connecting other apps to transferring and depositing.
My biggest compliment has to go to me having two different unauthorized charges on my statement and they went to work and within 1 day I was refunded in full. That is something even big banks don’t ever do.
I couldn’t be more happy!

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very frustrating bank

Very frustrating bank. They are very happy to take your money, but be warned that withdrawing it not very easy. One would think you can have free access and control over the funds you deposited, but my firsthand experience shows this is not the case with Novo. Not sure if they just don’t have my money, or their system has glitches, but either way, the customer service is non existent—really, there is no number to call. Email responses take over a day. How do you run a company like this? Is it just me or do fintech companies have their priorities backwards? Real customer here with a real issue and they can’t even get it resolved. I asked for a simple withdrawal and they told me they had to look into it. For days and days with no resolution or explanation. Seriously? Deposit here at your own risk.

14 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Novo

Dear Doug,

Thank you for your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the frustration and delay you've experienced. We understand how critical it is to have timely access to your funds. Security is a top priority at Novo, but we never want that to come at the expense of clear communication. To keep your account secure, we have strict safety protocols in place, which can occasionally cause unexpected delays as we verify transaction details. However, we know communication is key during these times.
We do have a dedicated support team available to help you resolve this immediately. To reach us you can always email support@novo.co, or message us via the in-app support tab so we can look into your specific ticket and get this sorted out for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received my refund it's crazy no…

Never received my refund it's crazy no phone number to call novo

29 January 2026
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Reply from Novo

Dear Travis, Thank you for reaching out to us about the unauthorized activity you noticed on your account. I completely understand how stressful and alarming it is to see unexpected transaction attempts, and I want to assure you that we take the security of your financial information very seriously.

Our team immediately investigated the two transaction attempts you flagged. I am relieved to inform you that both transactions were automatically rejected and blocked due to insufficient funds in the account.

Because our system stopped these transactions from going through, no money ever left your account. As a result, there is no balance to return and no refund to be processed on our end.

I completely understand how frustrating it can be when you want to jump on a quick call and can't get through. I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or hassle this has caused you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Everything was smooth and fairly easy to complete. Support response time was excellent. Account completed and reviewed in short time frame.

11 May 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great banking system for a small business!

Good experiences all around, simple app that always works. The app lacks some of the info available in the online portal, but that probably makes it better, easier to use. Don't ever use their "rush" payment system! It takes LONGER and they charge a premium for it! I've tried it about 5 times, and it actually DOES NOT work, isn't faster, takes an extra half-day at least to transfer, and they won't respond to my inquiries about the problem. BUT their regular payments are fast,… so it's not a big problem, just an annoyance and the only poor customer experience. Otherwise, great banking system for a small business!

17 February 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We are struggling to connect my bank…


We are struglling to connect my bank with NOVO correctly so I might pay my associate travel advisors. We shall see if this will work or not

9 May 2026
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Reply from Novo

Hi Valued Customer, thanks for the feedback. Connecting a new account to an external bank can take a few more steps than expected, and we're sorry the process wasn't smoother on your end. We're glad you were able to get it working — if you run into anything else, we're here to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Success Sooner

With the ease of access to gain a business bank account, Novo has positioned my company to be successful much sooner. Thank you Novo!

2 May 2026

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