Western State Bank offers $50-$250 bonuses for opening new checking accounts with direct deposit and e-statements. Must be near AZ, ND, or MN branches. Bonuses post within 60 days.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$10
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What to know
Maximum Bonus Amount: $250
Bonus Tiers: $250 for VIP/VIP Plus Checking; $100 for Free Personal Checking; $50 for Future Checking
Key Requirements: Open a new personal checking account, enroll in direct deposit, enroll in digital (e)statements, get a Western Debit Card
Bonus Posting Timeline: Credited to account within 60 days after direct deposit is received
Central National Bank offers $200 for personal checking and $250 for business checking to new customers in Oklahoma. Must open by 12/31/25, set up direct deposit, and enroll in e-statements.
Oklahoma residents can earn $200 for a personal checking account or $250 for a business account by opening an account and setting up a direct deposit. Offer ends 12/31/25.
Arkansas residents can earn a $200 personal or $250 business checking bonus from First National Bank of NWA. Open by 12/31/25, set up a direct deposit, and enroll in e-statements.
First National Bank of Fort Smith offers a $200 personal or $250 business checking bonus. Open an account by 12/31/25, set up a direct deposit, and enroll in e-statements. Must be a new customer in AR or OK.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$0
ExpirationExpired Dec 31, 2025
What to know
Personal Checking Bonus: $200
Business Checking Bonus: $250
Offer Expiration: December 31, 2025
Availability: Arkansas and Oklahoma residents only
Open a new Amex Rewards Checking account and receive $5,000+ in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days to earn a $250 bonus. Offer ends January 31, 2026.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Feb 25, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: American Express Rewards Checking
Key Requirement: $5,000+ in qualifying direct deposits within first 90 days
Massachusetts residents can earn a $250 bonus from Middlesex Savings Bank by opening a checking account and making 8 debit card purchases. No direct deposit needed. Offer ends 10/31/25.
Bonus$250
Annual FeeNot listed
Monthly Fee$0
ExpirationExpired Feb 26, 2026
What to know
Bonus Amount: $250
Account Required: Freedom Blue Checking Account
Key Requirement: Make 8 debit card purchases (non-ATM) within 60 days of opening
Open a Premier or Bulldog Checking account, meet direct deposit and debit card spend requirements, and earn a $250 bonus. Offer valid for NC and SC residents only.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$5
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What to know
Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: Premier or Bulldog Checking
Direct Deposit Requirement: $500+ in qualifying direct deposits within 60 days
Debit Card Spend Requirement: $500+ in debit card transactions within 60 days
Vantage Credit Union offers a $250 bonus for opening a new checking account. No direct deposit needed, but you must qualify for membership in specific Illinois or Missouri areas and use a promo code. Offer expires 12/31/2025.
Bonus$250
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: New Personal Checking Account
Promo Code Required: LOU132 (per official offer page)
Offer Period: Valid for accounts opened by December 31, 2025
Firefighters First Credit Union offers a $250 bonus for new members opening a checking account with direct deposit in AZ, CA, or NH. Must deposit $1k/month for two months.
Bonus$250
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Required: New Personal Checking Account
Eligible States: Arizona, California, New Hampshire
Direct Deposit Requirement: $1,000 per month for two consecutive months
Iowa residents can earn a $250 bonus by opening a new Edge Checking account, making a $100 deposit, completing 15 debit card purchases, and setting up direct deposit. Offer ends 6/30/25.
Colorado-based small businesses can earn a $250 bonus by opening a new business checking account at Partner Colorado Credit Union before December 31, 2024. No direct deposit required.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Mar 12, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: Business Checking
Availability: Colorado residents only (Adams, Denver, Jefferson, Douglas, or Arapahoe Counties)
Offer Period: Accounts must be opened between October 1 and December 31, 2024
Oakland University Credit Union offers a $250 bonus for opening a Money Market Checking account with direct deposit by Oct 31, 2024. Eligibility is limited to Michigan residents in specific counties or those connected to the university.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Mar 17, 2026
What to know
Bonus Amount: $250
Eligible Account: Money Market Checking Account
Promotion Period: September 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024
Key Requirement: Set up direct deposit from employer or Social Security
Blue Federal Credit Union offers two checking bonuses for Colorado and Wyoming residents: a $250 bonus with a savings account requirement and a $100 bonus that also triggers a $100 community donation. Both need a $500 direct deposit.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Mar 17, 2026
What to know
Available Bonuses: $250 bonus OR $100 bonus + $100 community donation
Eligible States: Colorado and Wyoming only
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, minimum $500 aggregate within first 90 days
Credit Check: Soft pull (doesn't affect your credit score)
Sterling Bank's referral program pays you $50 for each friend who opens a checking account. Your friend gets a $250 bonus if they meet direct deposit requirements. Available in CA, MI, NY.
Bonus$250
Annual FeeNot listed
Monthly Fee$500
ExpirationExpired Mar 17, 2026
What to know
Referrer Bonus: $50 per successful referral
Referred Friend Bonus: $250 for new account holders
Eligible Account: Sterling Eagle Checking Account
Availability: Residents of California, Michigan, and New York
First National Bank Texas offers a $250 bonus for military members & families in AZ, AR, NM, TX. Open a Service 1 checking account and meet direct deposit requirements over a year. No monthly fee.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$0
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What to know
Bonus Amount: Up to $250
Eligibility: Military members and their families (Active Duty, Retired, Veterans, Dependents)
Required Account: New Service 1 checking account
Key Requirement: Must provide valid military ID or documentation
Eagle Community Credit Union offers $250 for KARMA or Huntington Beach Hospital employees. Open an account online, set up $250 monthly direct deposit, and use promo code. Bonus within 90 days.
Bonus$250
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Monthly Fee$0
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What to know
Bonus Amount: $250
Account Type: Eagle Checking
Eligibility: KARMA employees or Huntington Beach Hospital employees
Evergreen Money offers a $250 bonus for opening a Liquid Treasuries account with a $10,000 deposit by June 30, 2024. No direct deposit needed, but watch for monthly fees and understand it's an investment account.
Bonus$250
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ExpirationExpired Jun 30, 2024
What to know
Bonus Amount: $250
Required Account: New Liquid Treasuries Account
Minimum Deposit: $10,000
Deposit Deadline: Must be posted by 11:59 PM ET on June 30, 2024
Minnesota's Blaze Credit Union offers a $225 bonus for opening a free checking account. Get the cash upfront, then keep it by setting up direct deposit/auto-pay and making 6 debit purchases within 60 days.
Sunward Federal Credit Union offers a win-win referral deal until June 2025. Refer a friend to open accounts, you get $75, they get $225. Must join free American Consumer Council. Available in NM, CA, AZ, TX, CO.
Bonus$225
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Your Bonus (Referrer): $75 per successful referral
Friend's Bonus (Referred): $225 for opening a new checking account
Offer Period: January 14, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Key Requirement for Friend: $500+ in qualifying deposits for two straight months within 90 days of opening
First National Bank offers a $200 checking bonus with direct deposit, no monthly fees, and multiple account options. Available in AR and TN. Bonus after 90 days.
Bonus$200
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Bonus Amount: $200
Requirement: Open a new checking account and set up direct deposit
Account Options: You 1st Checking, You 1st E-Checking, You 1st Premium Checking, You 1st Platinum Checking
Minimum to Open: $25 for You 1st Checking, $50 for others
Earn $200 with City National Bank's checking account bonus. Open an account, set up a $200+ direct deposit, and wait 91 days. No monthly fees, but watch the early closure fee. Available in VA, WV, OH.
Bonus$200
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Bonus Amount: $200
Direct Deposit Requirement: Recurring direct deposit of $200 or more
Bonus Payout Timeline: 91 days after account opening
Availability: VA, WV, OH (in branch or online, depending on current status)