There’s now a sign up bonus for $200 with the same requirements, so this $100 bonus is useless. Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: Nationwide Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,000+ (not usual restrictions on... Read More →
Category - Checking Accounts
Destinations Credit Union: 3% Reward Checking Account, Up to $10,000
[Originally posted on 12/28/15, reposting on 1/27/16 since multiple data points came in that it’s only a soft pull.] Offer at a glance Interest Rate: 3.01% APY on balances up to $10k Additional Benefits: ATM fee refunds Minimum... Read More →
[Expired][MA, VT, NH, MA, RI, NY & CT] MountainOne Bank $250 Checking Bonus
Bonus isn’t mentioned online anymore at all, might still be possible to open in branch and get bonus but we aren’t sure. Update: You have to open account in branch now. accounts opened online do not qualify for special... Read More →
[Expired] Citigold Checking Bonuses are Back – 50,000 AAdvantage Points and 40,000 ThankYou Points
Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit card funding: Credit card funding is no longer available Monthly fees: $10-$30 (avoidable) Early account termination fee: $0 Expiration date: March 31st, 2016 The Offer Citi has again released great offers... Read More →
[IL & NC only] WestTown Bank & Trust $250 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $250 Availability: IL & NC only, looks to be in branch only [Branch locator] Direct deposit required: Yes, no minimum specified Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Unknown Credit... Read More →
What Are The Easiest Ways To Close Bank Accounts?
I’ve recently started opening a few different bank accounts for the sign up bonuses, I’m wondering what the easiest way to close these accounts is? First of all you’ll want to make sure your bonus has posted and your... Read More →
Aspiration Summit Checking Account Review – No Monthly Fees, 1% APY, No ATM Fees Worldwide + Donations To Charity
There is a new checking account that looks very interesting, it’s called the Aspiration Summit Checking (or possibly Summit Checking by Aspiration) and it comes with the benefits listed below. No Monthly Fees This account... Read More →
Citigold: Do you lose points when downgrading to Basic?
Many readers asked about whether you lose accumulated Thank You points when downgrading from Citigold to Basic. PSA: Don’t Close Citigold – Downgrade It! Downgrading Citigold Checking Account to Basic Is it considered as if you closed... Read More →
Downgrading Citigold Checking Account to Basic
We noted that you should be downgrading your Citigold checking package, and not cancelling it directly, due to the $30 fee that may hit even after the account is closed and cause the closed account to go on as overdrawn. See PSA: Don’t... Read More →
[Expired] TD Bank: Polaroid Cube+ ($150 Value) For Opening Checking + Savings [Select States]
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: Polaroid Cube+ Availability: CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, & VA only. Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit card... Read More →
[Expired] BMO Harris – $250 Checking Bonus – Available Nationwide
This deal has now expired, but there is a $200 bonus that is still available. Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $250 Availability: Nationwide Direct deposit required: $300 Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit... Read More →
[NY, MA, RI and CT only] Webster Bank Up To $250 Checking Promotion – Direct Deposit Optional + $50 Referral
Reposting this because we now know that this is a soft pull thanks to reader Mike for providing additional information about this bonus. Please consider using his referral link: Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $250... Read More →
Netspend Allows Savings Account without Direct-Deposit/Upgrade
Multiple readers report that some of the Netspend cards now allow opening the savings account to get 5% interest without the need to first ‘Upgrade’ the account the account with a $500 direct deposit. This is especially... Read More →
[IL only] Liberty Bank For Savings $100 Checking Bonus
Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $100 Availability: IL only Direct deposit required: Yes two deposits, no minimum specified Additional requirements: Yes, two online bill payments, no minimum specified Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit... Read More →
Chase Checking ($300) & Savings ($200 Bonus) – Available Nationwide (Mostly)
Maximum bonus amount: $500 Availability: Nationwide (must open account in branch) Direct deposit required: Yes, no minimum. Click here to view what triggers this bonus Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Soft Credit card... Read More →