Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $250
- Availability: OH only
- Direct deposit required: Yes
- Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
- ChexSystems: Yes
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: $30, 180 days
- Household limit: None listed
- Expiration date: None listed
Contents
The Offer
- Buckeye State Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new BAM checking account and meet all the account qualifications for two consecutive monthly qualification cycles.
- Complete 12 debit card swipes per month
- Enroll in e-Statements
- At least one direct deposit per month
The Fine Print
- Receive a $250 bonus when you open a new BAM Checking account and meet all account qualifications for two (2) consecutive Monthly Qualification Cycles. Account must remain open, active, and in good standing during this period.
- Bonus may be reported for tax purposes.
- If account qualifications are met during each Monthly Qualification Cycle: (1) domestic ATM fees incurred during the cycle will be reimbursed and credited on the first business day of the next cycle (fees over $5.00 may require proof); (2) balances up to $15,000 earn 3.00% APY; and (3) balances over $15,000 earn 1.00% APY on the portion over $15,000.
- If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.02% APY. Balances up to $15,000 may earn between 3.00% and 1.39% APY depending on balance when qualifications are met.
- No minimum balance is required; however, a $50 minimum deposit is required to open the account.
- Qualifying transactions must post and settle during the Monthly Qualification Cycle. ATM transactions, transfers between accounts, and recurring autopayments do not qualify.
- Transactions may take one or more business days to post and settle.
- “Monthly Qualification Cycle” means the period from the first day through the last day of each calendar month.
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
This account has no monthly fees
Early Account Termination Fee
A $30 fee applies if the account is closed within 180 days of opening
Our Verdict
We did see a different offer from this bank last year for 14% APY On Balances Up To $15,000 for three months, that worked out to be $525 but you also had to lock up the $15,000. Still think that bonus was better for anybody that had the money.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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