Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $300-$600
- Availability: CO, IA, ID, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, OR, SD, WA, and WY
- Direct deposit required: Yes, receive three direct deposits of $500+ within 90 days of account opening
- Additional requirements: See below
- Hard/soft pull: Unknown
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Up to $1,000
- Monthly fees: $5, avoidable
- Early account termination fee:
- Household limit:
- Expiration date: November 21, 2025
Contents
The Offer
- First Interstate Bank is offering a $300 checking & $300 savings bonus.
- $300 checking bonus:
- Use promo code FALL25BONUS.
- Set up and receive three electronic deposits of $500 or more each within 90 days of account opening.
- $300 savings bonus:
- Use promo code FALL25BONUS
- Deposit $10,000 within 30 days of account opening and maintain the balance for 90 consecutive days
- $300 checking bonus:
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
- A $5 service charge per Statement Cycle9 will be waived with one of the following:
- You utilize direct deposit during the Statement Cycle
- You maintain a $250 minimum daily balance during Statement Cycle
Early Account Termination Fee
$10 if closed within 90 days.
Our Verdict
This very much seems worth doing, especially with the small amount of credit card funding as well. Hopefully it’s not too difficult to get approved. Will add it to the best checking bonuses.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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