Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount:Â $250
- Availability:Â Nationwide
- Direct deposit required:Â Yes, no minimum
- Additional requirements:Â None
- Hard/soft pull:Â Mixed DP
- ChexSystems:Â Yes
- Credit card funding:Â None
- Monthly fees:Â None
- Early account termination fee:Â None
- Household limit:Â None
- Expiration date:Â December 31, 2023
Contents
The Offer
- Ally Bank is offering Ally Auto Loan customers when you open a new spending or savings account and complete the following requirements:
- Use promo code ALLYAUTO1
- Set up and receive at least 1 qualifying direct deposit within 60 days of opening your new account.
The Fine Print
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
Ally Bank Spending Account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
There’s not EATF.
Our Verdict
Better than the previous $200 public bonus and better than the current $150 Swagbucks bonus. Definitely worth doing if you’re an Ally auto customer.
Hat tip to reader Bob the Bonus
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