Georgia's Own Credit Union offers a $275 bonus for new Perks+ Checking accounts. Meet direct deposit and debit card requirements, pay a $6.95 monthly fee (first month waived), and the bonus lands within 120 days. Open by Sept 30, 2026.
Columbia Bank offers a $250 bonus for new checking customers in CA and UT who open an eligible account in-branch, set up direct deposits totaling $3,000, and maintain a $3,000 average balance for 90 days.
Empire State Bank offers a $250 bonus for opening a Free Personal Checking account in NY. Requires $25 deposit and $2,500+ direct deposit within 90 days. No monthly fees.
Bonus$250
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Maximum bonus: $250
Availability: Must open in branch; all branches are in NY
Direct deposit required: Yes, $2,500 or more
Additional requirements: Deposit $25 or more at account opening
Horizon Bank offers $250 for new Everyday Checking with promo code INDYGO2026, $500+ direct deposit, and 10 debit card purchases. Expires 10/31/2026. IN/MI residents.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpires Oct 31, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: All locations in IN or MI
Direct Deposit Requirement: Recurring direct deposit of $500 or more
Mutual Security Credit Union offers a $250 bonus for new business checking accounts in CT. Make 20 debit transactions in 60 days. No direct deposit required. Soft pull.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$10
ExpirationExpired Sep 30, 2026
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Maximum bonus amount: $250
Availability: You’re eligible for Membership if you: Live, work, worship or attend school in one of these CT counties (Fairfield, Litchfield or New Haven); Are an employee o...
Direct deposit required: No
Additional requirements: 20 debit card transactions within 60 days
Open a Boost Checking account by Oct 31, 2026, meet three easy requirements—$2,500 monthly direct deposit, eStatements, 15 debit purchases—and get $250. No monthly fees, plus 3.00% APY on balances up to $10,000.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$10
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: Select New York counties and towns (see SFCU membership page)
Direct Deposit Requirement: $2,500 or more per month
Other Requirements: Enroll in eStatements; make 15+ debit card purchases per month
Tennessee residents can earn up to $250 by opening a new SouthEast Bank checking account. Meet deposit and debit card requirements within 60 days. No monthly fee with eStatements. Offer ends April 30, 2026.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$0
ExpirationExpired Apr 30, 2026
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Bonus Amount: Up to $250
Account Types: Rewards Checking or Bonus Rate Checking
Availability: New personal checking customers with a primary address in Tennessee
Earn up to $250 from Grand Bank by opening a new checking account, making 5 debit card purchases, and setting up a $1,000 monthly direct deposit or ACH transfer. Offer ends 9/18/26.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Sep 18, 2026
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Bonus Amount: Up to $250
Account Type: Simple Checking or BankOn Certified (Basic) Checking
First $125 Requirement: Open a new account and make 5 debit card transactions within 60 days
Second $125 Requirement: Add a qualifying direct deposit or monthly ACH transfer of at least $1,000 per month
Score up to $250 from Grand Bank with a new checking account. Make 5 debit purchases for $125, add a $1k monthly direct deposit or ACH for another $125. No monthly fees. Expires Sept 18, 2026.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$0
ExpirationExpired Sep 18, 2026
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Maximum bonus: $250
First bonus: $125 for 5 debit card transactions within 60 days
Second bonus: $125 for $1,000+/month direct deposit or ACH transfer
Bonus credited: Within 75 days of meeting requirements
Greater Nevada Credit Union is offering $250 for new checking accounts. Open an Aspire or Connect account, use promo code GNCU250, set up direct deposit, and enroll in digital banking and eStatements. Available to NV residents/workers. Act fast!
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$4
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: Nevada residents or those who work in Nevada
Promo Code: GNCU250
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, no minimum specified
Open a Red, White & Rewarded checking account at Sovereign Bank, complete monthly tasks for 90 days, and earn a $250 bonus. No monthly fees, no minimum balance. Limited time offer.
Bonus$250
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: Red, White & Rewarded Checking
Availability: Oklahoma (OK)
Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes, one qualifying direct deposit per month
Sovereign Bank is offering $250 for new checking accounts. Complete monthly direct deposit, ACH, and 6 PIN debit purchases for 90 days. No monthly fees, $25 to open.
OMB Bank is offering $250 for new High Interest Checking customers in the KC metro area. Open in branch, set up a direct deposit, and keep the account open 90 days. No monthly fees.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpires Dec 31, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: Missouri and Kansas, in branch only (KC metro area)
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, at least one qualifying direct deposit within 90 days (no minimum amount)
Account Opening Period: 4/1/26 to 7/31/26 (extended to 12/31/26 per update)
Peak Credit Union offers a $250 bonus on its High Yield Checking with a $1,000 deposit and 3-month balance. No direct deposit required, but you must meet monthly requirements. Available in WA and OR until Sept 8, 2026.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Sep 08, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: Washington and Oregon
Direct Deposit Required: No
Initial Deposit Requirement: At least $1,000 within 30 days of opening
Get $250 when you open an Alero Plus or Fusion Plus checking account, set up direct deposit of $2,500+, and make 15 debit purchases. Offer ends Dec 31, 2026. CT/IL only.
New 1st Source Bank customers in IN/MI can earn $250 by opening an Easy Banking Club Checking account and meeting simple direct deposit and debit card requirements. Offer ends 8/15/26.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$10
ExpirationExpired Jul 23, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: Easy Banking Club Checking
Availability: Indiana and Michigan (branches in Fort Wayne area and beyond)
Earn up to $250 from Marine Federal Credit Union. Open a checking account with direct deposit, then add qualifying products for $25 each. No monthly fees. Expires July 22, 2026.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Jul 24, 2026
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Maximum Bonus: $250
Promo Code: USA250
Availability: Marines & family only. North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, no minimum mentioned
Score $250 cash from Florida West Coast Credit Union with a new checking account and full direct deposit. No monthly fees, easy requirements, and a 60-day window to set up your deposit.
Bonus$250
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: FREE Checking Account
Direct Deposit Requirement: Full direct deposit (minimum $1,500 per month) must post within 60 days of account opening
Open a Telhio checking account with promo code BERWICK250, make 5 debit purchases, and get $250. Must live/work/worship/school in central/southwest Ohio. Soft pull reported.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$6
ExpirationExpired Jul 31, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Promo Code: BERWICK250
Availability: Must live, work, worship, or attend school in central or southwest Ohio
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, at least $500 in eligible direct deposits
Ohio residents can earn $250 from Buckeye State Bank by opening a BAM Checking account, meeting requirements for two months. No monthly fees, soft pull, and 3.00% APY on balances up to $15,000.
Bonus$250
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Bonus Amount: $250
Availability: Ohio only
Account Type: Buckeye Advantage Member (BAM) Checking
Requirements: 12 debit card swipes per month, enroll in e-Statements, and at least one direct deposit per month
Earn $250 with a Secure Checking account or $150 with Basic Checking. Just $100 to open, $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. Offer ends July 31, 2026. Available in TX & OK.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$4.95
ExpirationExpired Jul 31, 2026
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Maximum Bonus: $250 with Secure Checking; $150 with Basic Checking
Availability: Texas and Oklahoma only
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, at least $1,000 in aggregate within 90 days
Score $250 cash and a limited-edition water bottle from Liberty Savings Bank. Deposit $5,000 in new money, make 12 debit transactions, and avoid fees. Florida only.