Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $100
- Availability: In branch only, all in IL [branch locations]
- Direct deposit required: Yes
- Additional requirements: eStatements
- Hard/soft pull: Unknown
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: Unknown
- Household limit: One per customer
- Expiration date: June 30th, 2017
The Offer
- Open a new Cubs checking account and receive a bonus of $100 when you complete the following requirements:
- Receive a direct deposit by 7/31/17
- Enroll in eStatements
The Fine Print
- $100 bonus will be deposited by 9/1/17
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
This account has no monthly fees to worry about. I’m unsure if there is any early account termination fee or not.
Our Verdict
Impossible to say whether it’s a good or bad deal without really knowing more, but it’s definitely not amazing considering it requires direct deposit and in branch opening. Better deals can be found here. As always share any datapoints you have about this bank in the comments below.
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