Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $600
- Availability: IL
- Direct deposit required: No
- Additional requirements: Have $3,000+ deposited
- Hard/soft pull:Soft pull
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: Unknown
- Household limit: None
- Expiration date: February 13, 2026
Contents
The Offer
- Byline Bank is offering a $600 business checking bonus when you open a new business checking account and complete the following requirements:
- Use promo code MAKERS600
- Make a qualifying deposit of $3,000 or more in new money within 30 days
- Earn a $200 bonus for every statement cycle you have a $3,000 balance (up to 3)
The Fine Print
- To take advantage of the new Makers Checking account cash bonus offer, you must open your account and use the promo code MAKERS600. Only one promo code is accepted per account. You may open your account at a Byline branch or online. You are eligible for the offer when you complete the bonus requirements for three consecutive statement cycles (tracking begins on your second statement cycle). Offer expires on February 13, 2026.
- To apply online for a Makers Checking account visit www.bylinebank.com/welcome, select “Open Online” and enter the promo code MAKERS600 in the field at the end of the application process labeled ‘Promo Code’. You can find the promo code on the mailer you received.
To apply at a branch for a Makers Checking account, find a branch near you at bylinebank.com/locations, and bring the promo code found in the mailer. - To receive the Makers Checking cash bonus of up to $600:
- Open a new Makers Checking account with a minimum of $500 online or in branch using the promo code, and
- Maintain an average daily balance of $3,000 for three consecutive statement cycles (tracking begins during the second statement cycle)
- For each statement cycle (month) you maintain the average daily balance of $3,000, you will receive a $200 cash bonus, for up to $600 total.
- The Makers Checking cash bonus offer is limited to one per account. Cash bonus may be reported to the IRS for tax purposes, and you are responsible for reporting to the IRS for tax purposes and any applicable taxes. Offer can be changed or canceled without notice at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer. If your balance is zero, we may close your account. If your account is overdrawn or closed before you receive the monthly bonus, you will not receive the monthly bonus. Please see the Business Deposit Account Agreement and Disclosures, including the Business Product & Service Fees Schedule and the Business Online Deposit Rates, Account Brochure & Initial Disclosure for more information. Account subject to approval.
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
Makers checking has no monthly fees to worry about
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so not sure if there is an early account termination fee.
Our Verdict
Last time this was offered it was up to $1,200 but required a $10,000 deposit instead of only $3,000. Not sure if it’s even worth comparing as it hasn’t been offered since 2019.
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