> $10000 in bank sign-up bonuses (updated on 6/21/08)

[markber]

The list of bonuses was updated on 12/28/09


Bank bonuses sorted by amount.


Nationwide bonuses for personal accounts


Nationwide bonuses for personal accounts

Cash bonuses.

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Total amount of cash bonuses is $1789.00.
* $200 Savings Bond - Wainwright Bank: Value Checking Account; Exp-unknown
* $150 Bonus - NuVision Federal Credit Union: Free Checking Account; Exp - 3/30/10
* $125 bonus - Chase : open a Chase Checking account, current Chase credit card customers only; Exp. - 1/15/10
* $100 bonus - Citibank : open a regular checking account, use bank services; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus * - Chase : open a new Chase Checking, initiate a monthly direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus - Bank of America : personal checking account; Exp. - 2/28/10
* $100 bonus - US Bank : your savings balance reaches $1,000, Maintain a balance of $1,000 or more in your account for one year; Exp. - unknown
* $84 Amazon.com gift card - Citibank : open a checking account with $1000, make 1 direct deposit or 2 online bill payments or 5 debit card transactions; Exp. - 01/31/10
* $75 bonus - M&T Bank: checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus - Bank of America : MyAccess Checking, offer to existing credit card customers; Exp. - 3/31/10
* $75 "free" Crutchfield Electronics gift card (17K AA miles) - UFB Direct : checking, savings, etc; Exp. - unknown
* $70 bonus * - Hanmi Bank : open account, setup direct deposit, make 4 online bill payments; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus * - Thrivent Financial Bank : open a Thrivent Rewards Checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - Perkstreet Financial: checking account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - Bank of America : MyAccess Checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus * - Salem Five : Star Checking or Gold Star Checking, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Everbank : for closing a 2.51% checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Christian Community Credit Union : checking account, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $35 bonus - Bank of America : make two bill payments from personal account; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - ING Direct : Electric Orange; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $25 bonus - ING Direct : orange savings account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $25 bonus - Discover Bank : 12 month no penalty 2.0% CD; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $25 bonus - Fort Washington Savings Company : moey market account with $2500 init deposit; Exp. - 12/31/11
* $25 bonus * - Salem Direct : eOne account with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus for existing customers - PerkStreet Financial : make a non-PIN purchase, sign up for direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - GE : GE Interest Plus; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Flagstar Direct : Express Money Market Account; Exp. - unknown







Miles, gifts and miscellaneous bonuses.


* Free American Airlines Five Star Service - HSBC : open a Plys Banking account with $8K, make 3 online bill payments; Exp. - 12/31/09
* 25000 continental miles - Chase : checking, DD, debit card; Exp. - 12/31/09
* "Free" Amazon.com Kindle - HSBC : begin a new personal HSBC Premier relationship online, $50K init deposit; Exp. - 01/08/10
* Free TurboTax 2009 - State Farm : must have a State Farm bank product; Exp. - unknown
* Free hotel night - Everbank : checking account, Money Market Account, Certificate of Deposit; Exp. - unknown
* 2500 miles - Capital One : Rewards Money Market Account; Exp. - unknown
* 9000 AA miles or more - BankDirect : for Money Market, Checking, Bill Pay, Direct Deposit; Exp. - unknown
* Free 1 year of McAfee Internet Security ($70 value) - Bank of America : access via BofA online banking; Exp. - unknown





Local bonuses for personal accounts

Cash bonuses.

Total amount of cash bonuses is $7718.00.

Total amount of cash bonuses is $7996.00.
* $300 bonus - Dime Savings Bank : Prime Dime Rewards Checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $300 bonus per year - Capital One : open and use SmartCents Checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $215 bonus - Home Street Bank : Checking Account; Exp. - Unknown
* $200 bonus - First Tennessee Bank : Premier Checking and Money Market Savings; Exp. - 3/31/10
* $150 bonus * - M&T bank : open a Power Checking with direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $150 Bonus - North Akron Savings Bank: Platinum Checking; Exp-unknown
* $150 bonus - Madison National Bank : open a checking account, set-up direct deposit and online bill pay, order checks, get approved for a debit card; Exp. - unknown
* $150 bonus - Crescent Credit Union : open a hecking account, direct deposit , pay 2 online bills; Exp. - unknown
* $150 bonus - LGE Community Credit Union : Open a High Rate Checking Account, qualify for the 3.50% APY; Exp. - unknown
* $150 bonus * - CoreFirst Bank & Trust : open an account with the Incentive Checking program, set-up a direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $135 bonus - Cooper State Bank : open a qualified checking, qualified e-Checking account after your first direct deposit, statement savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $125 bonus - Tower Federal Credit Union : checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $125 bonus * - M&T bank : checking account, establish direct deposit and overdraft protection; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $125 bonus - Banco Popular : free checking, use online bill pay, direct deposit, old bank check card and checks; Exp. - unknown
* $120 bonus - Charter One : use online bill pay and debit card; Exp. - unknown
* $101 bonus - Sterling Savings Bank : open and use a new checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - ONB Bank : open a checking and SaveUp savings account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus * - MidFirst Bank : open a checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus * - M&T Bank : checking account, establish direct deposit and overdraft protection; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus - Adams County National Bank : open and use Relationship Checking account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus - Sound Credit Union: checking account; Exp-unknown
* $100 bonus - Signature Bank : direct deposit, bill pay; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Saddle River Valley Bank : checking and savings accounts, online bill payments, $5K min balance for 3 months; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Pacific Community CU : checking, direct deposit, bill payments; Exp, - unknown
* $100 bonus - PNC Bank : Virtual Wallet, Direct Deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Northwest Savings Bank : open personal checking, set-up direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 - NW GA. Bank: checking; Exp. - Unknown
* $100 bonus - NMTW credit union : open checking and savings, deposit $100 for 12 months; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus * - Investors Savings Bank : open a checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Holyoke Credit Union : checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Grow Financial CU : have $10K in a Get Fit savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $100 Visa Gift Card * - Green bank : open Personal Checking, make two direct deposit transactions of at least $100 each within 60 days of account opening; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus * - Gateway Bank : open a checking account, establish direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus * - Flagstar Bank : checking account, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Community First : open a checking account, use bank services; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Commerce Bank : transfers to myRewards Checking to myRewards Savings ; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Citizens State Bank : Citizens Elite checking accounts with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - BrightStar Credit Union : checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - AJ Smith Federal Savings Bank : checking account, apply for a Money Master Card and Direct Deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $75 bonus - North Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 * bonus - National City : open a checking account, establish a direct deposit, make 10 purchases with a debit card within 60 days; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus * - M&T bank : checking account, establish direct deposit and overdraft protection; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus - Guaranty Bank : open a new personal checking account and sign up for direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus - Family First of NY Federal Credit Union : open a checking account, setup a direct deposit, enroll for online services; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus - Edens Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100 or more, set up a recurring direct deposit of $100 or more, establish a savings with auto transfer; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 bonus - Citizens Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a min deposit of $100, set up a direct deposit of $100, establish a savings with auto transfer; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $75 * bonus - Space Coast Credit Union : direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $75 bonus - MidSouth Bank : open checking and savings account with EasyMove service; Eligibility - TN residents, in branch; Exp. - unknown
* $75 bonus - M&T Bank : checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Union Bank : open a free checking account, setup direct deposit, make three bill payments; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - OneUnited Bank : open a new checking account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - North Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - Chicago Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - Bank Mutual : open a personal checking account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - Archer Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - Allegiance Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - Plaza Bank : open a Checking Account with minimum deposit of $100 and set up a recurring direct deposit of $100 or more; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 gift card - First Commercial Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100 to receive the $25 gift card, must set up a recurring direct deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - Metropolitan Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit of $100; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - Citizens Bank : Statement Savings account; Exp. - 02/26/10
* $50 gift card - Union Bank : open a checking account, establish a direct deposit or make three online bill payments; Exp. - 02/28/10
* $50 off a FoodLion purchase - BB&T : open a checking account; Exp. - 3/30/10
* $50 bonus - Western Springs National Bank and Trust : for direct deposit; Eligibility - in branch; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - TCF Bank : open a checking account ; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus * - SafeAmerica Credit Union : open a checking account, establish a direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - SECNY CU : checking + check card; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus * - Romasia bank : open a free checking account, establish direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 Bonus - North Akron Savings Bank: Benefit Checking; Exp-unknown
* $50 bonus - NJM bank : Free Access checkig, Advantage checking; Eligibility - NJ residents only; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Mt. Washington Bank : using bill payment; Exp. - unknown
* $50 Bonus - Metairie Bank: switch accounts; Exp-unknown
* $50 bonus - M&T bank : Direct Checking, Classic Checking With Interest, Select or Select With Interest, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Liberty Bank : new checking account, initial deposit, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Lakelandbank : checking account, direct deposit or 3 bill pay transactions; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - FirstBank and Trust : open a checking account, exchange debit card and checks from another bank for the bonus; Exp. - unknown
* $50 Bonus - First United Bank: Bring in a Non-Perishable Food Item with new checking account; Exp-unknown
* $50 bonus - First County Bank : 50 bill payments; Eligibility - CT residents; Exp. - unknown
* $50 * bonus - Farmers Insurance Group Federal Credit Union : establish a direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 Pizza gift certificate - Edens bank : Free Checking Account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - East Cambridge Savings Bank : open a checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 Gift Card - East Cambridge Savings Bank: checking account; Exp-unknown
* $50 bonus - City National Bank of W. Virginia : free checking account with direct deposit; States : WV, KY, OH; Exp. - unknown
* $50 * bonus (5000 miles) - Capital One : Rewards Checking, establish direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 free gift card - Ballston Spa National Bank : open checking and savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Astoria Federal bank : direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - AmeriCU : checking, direct deposit; Eligibility - limited; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Amboy Direct : eSavings account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - First Security Bank : Simply Free Checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - First Federal Savings Bank : Heritage Money Market Checking Account, $10K init. deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Athol Credit Union : open an account, direct rewards; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - FME Federal Credit Union : E-Statement & Online Bill Pay Enrollment; Exp. - 6/30/10
* $25 bonus * - Premier Service Bank : checking account, direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Pinnacle Bank : BankOn savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $25 for old checks - Integra Bank : checking account; Exp - unknown
* $25 bonus - Embassy Bank : Personal Checking Account; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Compass Bank : Checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Cascade bank : new checking account, unused checks from another bank; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Bank On : savings and checking accounts; Exp. - unknown
* $25 bonus - Amboy Bank : direct deposit; Exp. - unknown
* $25 Amazon.com Gift Card - Alpine Bank: Online Checking Account; Exp-unknown




Miles, gifts and miscellaneous bonuses.


* Free iPod touch * - Compass Bank : open a checking account, set-up a direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* Free round trip ticket for Continental Airlines (21,000 miles) - Chase : checking account with direct deposit, Continental Airlines Preferred Banking Card; Exp. - 12/31/09
* Free hotel night - Chase : personal checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* Free gym personal training session - North Community Bank : open a Checking Account with Online Banking and Bill Pay and a minimum deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* iPod shuffle- FirstBank : personal checking account; Exp. - unknown
* Free Garmin nuvi GPS * - American Trust : open a checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - unknown



Professional bonuses for personal accounts

Cash bonuses.

Total amount of cash bonuses is $535.00.
* $125 bonus - Eisenhower Bank : open interest checking with direct deposit and savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus * - USAA : open a checking account with direct deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 Bonus - North Akron Savings Bank: Nest Egg Checking; Exp-unknown
* $60 bonus for Executive Members, $20 bonus for Gold Star or Business member - Capital One : Direct Banking accounts; Exp. - unknown
* $50 gift card - Marquette Bank : FirstMarq tenn Checking Account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Liberty Bank : Free 4 All student checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - First American : Student Checking; Exp. - unknown



Bonuses for business accounts

Cash bonuses.

Total amount of cash bonuses is $2125.00.
* $250 bonus - PNC Bank : business checking with merchant services; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $250 bonus - Citibank : CitiBusiness Preferred Banking; Exp. - unknown
* $200 bonus - Chase : business checking, $500 initial deposit; Exp. - 1/30/10
* $150 bonus - Sovereign Bank : Open Free Business Checking or Business Checking Plus, open Business Money Market Savings, make 2 purchases with Business Debit Card, Enroll in free Business Online Banking with BillPay; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $150 bonus - Valley National Bank : business checking; Exp. - unknown
* $125 bonus - Oritani Bank : TCB checking account, ACH or direct deposit, 6 MasterMoney Debit Card Transactions or 3 online bill payments; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - Citizens Union Savings Bank : business checking account; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus - Chase : business checking, $500 init. deposit; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $100 bonus - Premier America Credit Union : bussiness checking and savings account, three debit or cash management transactions within 30 days ; Exp. - unknown
* $100 bonus - M&I bank : open a M&I Business Solutions Plus account; Exp. - unknown
* $100 Credit on First Order of Checks, Deposit Slips, and Endorsement Stamps - Guaranty Bond Bank : Free Business Checking; Exp - unknown
* $100 Visa Gift Card * - Green bank : open Business Checking, make Check Card purchase and one online BillPay of at least $100 within 45 days of account opening; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Camden National Bank : Free Business Vantage Checking; Exp. - 12/31/09
* $50 bonus - TCF Bank : open a business checking; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Roscoe State Bank : business checking account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - ING Direct : business savings account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 for new checks - CapStone Bank : business checking; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - Banco Popular : Plus Free Business Checking Account; Exp. - unknown
* $50 bonus - FirstBank & Trust : open a business checking account, exchange a debit card or checks from another banks for the cash bonus; Exp. - unknown
* $25 Gift Card - Lakeside Bank: Business Checking Account; Exp-unknown
* $25 bonus - Bank of America : make two bill payments from business account; Exp. - unknown
Miles, gifts and miscellaneous bonuses.

* Free check scanner - PNC bank : DepositNow service; Exp. - 12/31/09
* Free round trip ticket for Continental Airlines (25,000 miles) - Chase : business checking account with direct deposit, Continental Airlines Preferred Banking Card; Exp. - 3/31/10
* Free hotel night - Chase : business checking; Exp. - 3/31/10

 

[markber]

The lists were updated on 2/6/07

 

[clayfu]

nice post =)
good way to use my student loans to make a few bucks

 

[Greg04]

Originally posted by: clayfu
nice post =)
good way to use my student loans to make a few bucks

I re-consolidated my $80K student loan with nelnet.com - they gave me $2,504 cash (3% cash back - which went directly to the principal and not a plasma :-( ). And, they fixed my interest rate at 5% last year. Here's the kicker...the loan I had before was 6.5%...and variable...and wait for it...with Nelnet. *They* called *me* up and actually gave me $2500 for saving me money. I love them.

 

[superHARD]

Originally posted by: Greg04

Originally posted by: clayfu
nice post =)
good way to use my student loans to make a few bucks

I re-consolidated my $80K student loan with nelnet.com - they gave me $2,504 cash (3% cash back - which went directly to the principal and not a plasma :-( ). And, they fixed my interest rate at 5% last year. Here's the kicker...the loan I had before was 6.5%...and variable...and wait for it...with Nelnet. *They* called *me* up and actually gave me $2500 for saving me money. I love them.

nice

 

[ng12345]

does opening more bank accounts affect your credit?

also how long does the money have to be in a bank account before you can remove/close the account and keep the bonus?
--i'm sure it varies bank to bank -- but if you guys know a range that would be awesome

 

[EagleKeeper]

Note that many of these teaser will also become taxable.

 

[BlackPear1]

Yes, but you will still come out ahead unless you're in the 100% tax bracket. Thanks OP, and hats off to Greg04 for striking it rich on this hot deal.

 

[Rivulentt]

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
Yes, but you will still come out ahead unless you're in the 100% tax bracket. Thanks OP, and hats off to Greg04 for striking it rich on this hot deal.

I wouldn't call it striking it rich.. He reconsolidated 80k of student loans. I hope you landed a good career with your education!

 

[markber]

The lists were updated on 4/11/07

 

[markber]

The following info about a $200 bonus from Citibank was posted by SD member nasdaq87 on SD:


"""
I know there is one Citibank promotion that offers $200, but this one is a little different.
It's basically the same deal except no initial deposit of $1500 is required. Some people did not have the $1500 for the first promotion, so some of you might be interested.

Some stuff from the fine print.

**This offer is only available to primary cardholders on a Citi credit card account who become first-time Citibank checking account customers.




To recieve this offer:

1) Open a Citibank checking account by 8/31/07.

2) Within the first calender month after the account is opened, make a dd or make two bill payments at www.citibankonline.com.

3) $100 will be credited to your Citibank checking account within 120 days of your initial dd or first two qualifying monthly bill payments.

4) If you qualified to earn the initial $100, and continue to make a dd into your checking account or pay 2 or more bills each calender month for the next 6 consecutive months at www-(same as on top), you will be eligible to earn an additional $100. The additional $100 will be credited to your Citibank checking account within 120 days from the end of the statement period in which you met all of the above requirements.

*Your Citibank checking account and Citi credit card must be in good standing at the time the credits are posted to your Citibank checking account.

Stop by your nearest Financial Center or call 1-866-422-0592 and mention code MVS2 to apply.

"""


source: forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=6729715&postcount=1

 

[SoulAssassin]

I get nervous every time you post these threads here because I know there are so many more inexperienced people here (as compared to say FW) and I'm just waiting for someone to burn themself real hard.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I get nervous every time you post these threads here because I know there are so many more inexperienced people here (as compared to say FW) and I'm just waiting for someone to burn themself real hard.

burn themselves how?

 

[hytek369]

geez, that is some list

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: makoto00

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I get nervous every time you post these threads here because I know there are so many more inexperienced people here (as compared to say FW) and I'm just waiting for someone to burn themself real hard.

burn themselves how?

I'm probably more nervous about the cc arbitrage thread (and this if from person who plays the game) than this but applying for a checking account still often results in a hard pull which will slightly lower your FICO. An over ambitious person who applies for everyone of these offers in an attempt to actually get 10K in bonuses can do some serious damage.

 

[markber]

Get $100 bonus with HSBC Direct Online Savings Account


another link



Must have $5K account balance by September 28 2007;

Eligibility - must be a Union member;


Exp. - 09/21/07


It is not very clear if a member of any union is eligible for the bonus or if one needs to be a member of a union affiliated with AFL-CIO to get the bonus.

Terms:

To be eligible for the $100 bonus, you must open an HSBC Direct Online Savings Account from May 18, 2007 through September 21, 2007 and must have an available balance of $5,000.00 or more in your account at the close of business on September 28, 2007. Eligible customers will receive a $100 deposit to the qualifying account within 45 days of September 28, 2007. If the qualifying account is closed before the bonus is deposited, you will not receive the bonus. Limit one bonus per customer. Must be a Union member to participate. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Bonus will be reported as interest on your 1099.

 

[markber]

The lists in OP were updated on 8/29/07.

Please note that many bonuses will expire on 8/31/07. More specifically,

Nationwide bonuses:

8/31/07
$200
Citibank
checking account with direct deposit or bill payments for 6 months; Eligibility - Citibank credit card holder

8/31/07
$200
Sovereign Bank
Free Interest Checking, direct deposit, 10 Visa CheckCard purchases

8/31/07
$150
Amalgamated bank
free checking with direct deposit, 3 purchases with a debit card, 3 bill payments, CD or savings account

8/31/07
$100
Citibank
Ultimate Savings Account

8/31/07
$75
E*Trade Bank
Max Rate Checking Account

8/31/07
$50
Citibank
Ultimate Savings Account

8/31/07
$50
Citibank
regular checking and Ultimate Money Account


Local bonuses:



8/31/07
$125
Wachovia
checking account with direct deposit; Eligibility - CA residents

8/31/07
$100
Chase
Free Checking Account with direct deposit

8/31/07
$100
M&I Bank
M&I Gold Rewards Checking account

8/31/07
$90
Telephone Workers Credit Union
Free Benefits Checking Account with direct deposit

8/31/07
$75
Bank of America
checking account; Eligibility- in branch

8/31/07
$50
Lockheed Martin Federal Credit Union
checking account with direct deposit

8/31/07
$50
United Bank of Idaho
Personal Checking accounts

8/31/07
$50
Oklahoma Fidelity Bank
Checking account

8/31/07
$25
BB&T
checking account; Eligibility - residents of AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, DC, VA, WV

8/31/07
$25
Fifth Third Bank
Checking Account

8/31/07
Free Apple iPod 1GB
Compass Bank
Checking Account


Profession-restricted bonuses:


8/31/07
$100
FAA First FCU
First Checking with online banking, bill payment and direct deposit; Eligibility - employees of companies, government agencies and organizations serving the air transportation industry

8/31/07
$25
U.S. Bank
Student Checking account

8/31/07
$15
Chase
student checking account

 

[palswim]

Man, every time you update, I end up opening a new back account or applying for a new credit card!

 

[markber]

Get $100 bonus for BofA business checking


Terms:
Offer expires September 30, 2007 and is available on new Business Economy Checking, Business Advantage checking and Business Interest checking accounts, and cannot be combined with any other offer. The $100 bonus will be delivered by mail in the form of a gift check within 60 days of account opening. The $100 bonus will be reported to the IRS. Please consult a banking center associate, visit bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness, or see our Business Schedule of Fees for minimum balance requirements, rates, and fees that apply.


LINK



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[markber]

Get $200 bonus from Metropolitan National Bank when you open a checking account:

The bank does not allow to apply for an account online. However, it might be possible to open an account over the phone or by mail. Residents of NY can go to a branch to open an account.

Bank address:

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK
99 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10016


Terms:

$200 Checking offer subject to change without notice, limited to one account per customer. Free checking with the $200.00 bonus requires activating direct deposit of recurring payroll, government benefits or retirement account disbursements. $200.00 bonus will be credited to the account after first direct deposit posts. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS form 1099-INT. Account must remain open and direct deposit active for 6 months from the date of account opening or the $200.00 bonus will be debited upon account closure. Metropolitan National Bank ATM and debit cardholders pay no Metropolitan National Bank fees to use any ATM worldwide, and any "foreign" ATM fees charged by owners of ATMs other than Metropolitan National Bank are rebated.


LINK


another link

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[markber]

The following info was reported by ibankdesign member HappyBoompa


"""
CitiBank is offering a $200 bonus for opening EasyChecking with a
$100 deposit.

Agree to pay at least two bills online each month. $100 is credited after 3 months and $100 is credited after the subsequent 3 months.

The number to call is 1-866-810-9043 and mention code MVS4.
"""
Also, the following info was posted by the owner of bankdeals.blogspot.com



"""
Citibank has a new checking account bonus in which you can earn $200. The promotional code is MVS4. You can call Citibank's toll-free number 1-866-810-9043 to open the account. A reader left a comment about it, and I called and verified it. I'm not aware if there's a promotional webpage or pamphlet. Here are the details:

Open a Citibank checking account (EZ checking does not qualify) with a minimum of $100
First $100 earned after 3 months of direct deposit OR using online bill pay for 2 bills per month
Second $100 earned after 3 more months of direct deposit OR bill pay
Bonuses will be credited to account within 120 days of meeting qualifications
Must be a new Citibank customer with no previous Citibank checking or savings account
Expires February 29, 2008
Can be opened by phone (1-866-810-9043) or at a Citibank Financial Center (be sure to reference promo code MVS4)
The monthly fee for the Citibank checking will be waived as part of this promotion as long as direct deposit or bill pay usage is maintained.
Without direct deposit or bill pay usage, the following fees will be charged: $12.50/mo fee, $0.50/check and $1.50 for non-Citibank ATM withdrawals (fees can also be waived with a $6K balance)

Some important notes regarding Citibank checking accounts:

Hard credit pull is done in the application (can temporarily ding your credit score)
Restrictive online funds transfer service in which outgoing external transfers are limited to a daily limit of $2,000 (was $5K) and a monthly limit of $10,000 (see Citi webpage)
Several readers reported having their accounts closed by Citibank for unclear reasons before receiving bonuses.

 

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The lists with sign-up bonuses were updated on 12/05/07

 

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Get $175 from NASA CU

Bonus offer expires on 6/30/08

You can join CU via National Space Society ($18 fee) or several other associations (find more info here).

I did not include the $100 bonus for $5K loan and $25 refer-a-family-member bonus in the total of $175. But they are available.


Terms:

Just in time for Spring, NASA Federal introduces ?Bring It? days, now through June. When you broaden your relationship with NASA Federal, you can pocket up to $300! Here?s how:

Do This Pocket This
Get Free With Direct Deposit Checking $100

Take Out A Loan of $5,000 or more $100

Get a NASA Federal Visa Platinum with CURewards $50

Sign Up For eStatements $25

Refer A Family Member $25


Sign up for Free with Direct Deposit Checking and pocket $100*

Choose NASA Federal Credit Union?s Free with Direct Deposit Checking account if you have a regular recurring direct deposit and want a checking account that?s free. Not only do you get the Check Card that pays you back, but you?ll find a checking account that?s designed to fit your lifestyle and the way you like to manage your finances.

Get a Loan of $5,000 or more and pocket $100*

When you get a new loan with NASA Federal, you?ll pocket $100! Get an affordable auto loan, a home equity loan or line of credit or a personal loan. Application is fast and easy. Apply online at nasafcu.com/apply.

Get a NASA Federal Visa Platinum and pocket $50*

Smart shopping starts with your NASA Federal Visa Platinum with CURewards points. You?ll find a NASA Federal Visa Platinum has no hooks, no strings, no gimmicks and best of all, no surprises. Apply online today at nasafcu.com/apply and get $50 when you use your card for the first time.

Sign up for eStatements and get $25*

Sign up for eStatements ? the better way to get your account statement ? for you and for the environment! eStatements are secure, electronic copies of your account statements that you can view, search, save and print online. Go to nasafcu.com/estatements to sign up for eStatements today!

Refer a family member or work associate and get $25*

When you refer a family member or eligible coworker to NASA Federal, you get $25! Share the credit union advantage!

Download and fill out a Redemption Certificate and return it within 7 business days of completing any of the above activities and/or account opening to earn up to $300! Hurry! Offers expire 6/30/08.





Offer limited to maximum total bonus of $300 per member. Offers valid for activities accomplished and accounts opened between 5/1/2008 and 6/30/2008. Cannot be combined with any other rebate or bonus offer. A history of responsible account management will be required to open a checking account. Loan offers are subject to normal credit evaluation and approval is not guaranteed. Redemption Certificate must be submitted within 7 business days of account opening or activity accomplished. Cash awards will be deposited into your primary share account within 60 days of account opening or activity verification, but no later than August 31, 2008. Awards are as follows: $100 bonus and one free box of NASA Federal Shuttle checks when you open a new NASA Federal Free With Direct Deposit Checking account and establish a new net check deposit; $100 bonus applies to a new and disbursed NASA Federal loan of $5,000 or more (including Auto, Education, Home Equity, Leisure Time Vehicle, Mortgage or Signature Loans); not valid if refinancing an existing NASA Federal Credit Union loan; $50 bonus when you are approved for a NASA Federal Visa Platinum With CURewards credit card and make a purchase by 7/31/08; $25 bonus when you sign up for eStatements; $25 bonus when you refer a family member or eligible co-worker who joins, opens and funds an account (the name of the new member must be listed on your Redemption Certificate). To receive your bonus, a Redemption Certificate must be submitted within 7 business days of activity. Submit your certificate to any branch representative, fax to 301-390-4531 or mail to NASA Federal Credit Union, Department M, P.O. Box 1588, Bowie, MD 20717-1588.

 

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Get $100 bonus from PNC bank:


Terms:

Payout of $100 will be credited to the qualifying account within 7 days of the first qualifying Direct Deposit, which must occur before 7/31/08. The payout will be identified as "Direct Deposit Reward" on your monthly statement. A qualifying Direct Deposit is defined as a recurring Direct Deposit of a paycheck, pension, Social Security or other regular monthly income electronically deposited into a Free, Performance or Performance Select Checking account. The minimum amount of any single Direct Deposit must be at least $500. Direct Deposits must be made by an employer or an outside agency. Transfers from one account to another or deposits made at a branch or ATM do not qualify as Direct Deposits. Offer ends June 14 and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer may be withdrawn or modified without prior notice and may vary by market.


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Get $100 from Key Bank:


Must open a qualifying checking account at a KeyBank branch, Key.com or through 1-877-888-3659 between 5/17/08 and 6/13/08 and make a combination of two direct deposits and/or automated payments each of $100 or more by 8/15/08. Free checking only applies to a Key Express Free Checking account. Qualifying accounts include Key Express Free Checking (this is the basic banking account in NY) and Key Advantage®. You will receive your $100 Key Possibilities MasterCard® card within 90 days of meeting requirements. The gift card can be used at locations that accept Debit MasterCard cards. Direct deposit transactions are limited to: payroll, social security, pension and government benefits. Automated payments exclude Key Bill Pay, debit card automated payments, PayPal® transactions and account to account balance transfers. Offer available to individuals without an existing checking account at KeyBank as of 05/17/08. Offer not available to individuals who have opened a KeyBank checking account in the last 12 months. Employees of KeyBank, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not eligible for this offer. Limit one $100 Key Possibilities Card per qualifying account. Limit one $100 Key Possibilities Card per individual. Offer valid while supplies last. The $100 value of the Key Possibilities gift card received for opening a checking account with direct deposit and/or automated payments will be reported on Form 1099-INT. If you close your account within 180 days of account opening, you will be charged a $25 account early closure fee. Accounts overdrawn or closed as of 8/15/08 are not eligible for this offer. Accounts titled as Trust Accounts, Non-Individual, Estate, and No Access are excluded from eligibility. You must have a U.S. mailing address on 8/15/08 to be eligible. Offer is subject to cancellation without notice, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Other miscellaneous charges may apply. All rights reserved.



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