Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $150 Availability: NYC area Additional requirements: 3 debit card purchases or direct deposit Hard/soft pull: Likely soft, if you opt out of overdraft protect Credit card funding: No (must open in... Read More →
Category - Current Bank Account Bonuses
Common Bank Bonus Misconceptions + Why You Should Give Them A Go
Last week I asked on Twitter if anybody gets as excited for checking & savings bonuses as much as I do. There were a number of responses which made me realize that a lot of people have misconceptions about bank bonuses and how they... Read More →
[MO only] Bank Of Lee’s Summit $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 ($8.33 per month) Availability: Must apply in person, they have four locations which are all in Missouri. Click here to view locations Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: 3... Read More →
[AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM & TX] BBVA Compass Build My Savings Account: Receive Up To A 6% Matching Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: 6% match, up to $750 Availability: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM & TX only Additional requirements: Must have a starting deposit and regular deposit, must keep funds invested for at least 6 months... Read More →
[OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV only]Huntington Bank $250 Bonus via eBay, No Direct Deposit Requirement
Note: If these coupons aren’t available for sale, this bank also offers a bonus of $150 that’s publicly available. Maximum bonus amount: $250 Availability: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia... Read More →
[MA only] Middlesex Savings Bank $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: Must reside in a town with a Middlesex Savings Bank office or in a town contiguous to a town with a Middlesex savings Bank Office (all branches are located in Massachusetts)... Read More →
[Expired][YMMV] Wells Fargo $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: Nationwide, but must have been targeted. Direct deposit required: Optional, must be $500+ if chosen Additional requirements: 10 debit card transactions or direct deposit... Read More →
[Expired] Bank of America $300 Checking Promotion
Update 4: This bonus has now expired, you can view the best deals here. Or a full list of banking bonuses. Update 3: A reader has confirmed getting this bonus even though they didn’t get an e-mail about it. Because of that I am... Read More →
[WI only] WaterStone Bank $204 Checking Promotion
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $204 Availability: Wisconsin only Direct deposit required: Optional, $200+ (will receive a $60 bonus) Additional requirements: eStatements (+$3 per month for 24 months), 3 CheckCard transactions... Read More →
[Targeted] Capital One 360 $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: Nationwide, but targeted Direct deposit required: Yes, two $250+ direct deposits Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Soft, as long as you opt out of overdraft... Read More →
Citibank Ongoing ThankYou Checking Bonuses (Up To 1,600 TYP Per Month)
Citibank offers large sign up bonuses on their checking accounts, at the moment there are three bonuses on the Citigold accounts ($400 in cash, 40k ThankYou points or 30k American Airline miles). Something most people don’t know... Read More →
[Expired] Santander $20 Per Month Bonus When You Sign Up For Their Extra20 Bundle
This post was originally published on January 29th, 2014. I’m republishing it because I think this is the best current checking bonus. I’ve now received over $260 in bonuses from having this account. [Update 11/22/15: This... Read More →
[Expired][TX, CO, UT Or Military Member Only] SSFCU $10 Per Debit Card Transaction Bonus ($200 Limit)
Update: Just received an e-mail from SSFCU: ” it is limited only to those members who financed a car through SSFCU at a dealership during the promotional period and have met certain eligibility criteria; it is not open to general... Read More →
[Expired] TD Bank Free fitbit Flex When You Open A Checking & Savings Account [CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT & VA]
This promotion is now over, you can view other bank account bonuses here. Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: FitBit Flex Availability: CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT & VA only. Check address here for closest... Read More →
Citibank $100 Account Package Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: Nationwide Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: Deposit $10,000 and maintain for at least 15 days Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit card funding: Up to $50,000... Read More →

