[Expired] [TX, In Branch] Austin Bank $300 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount:
• Availability: Visit one of the following Austin Bank locations to open your account:
  Cleveland, Lufkin, Montgomery, or Creekside Park in The Woodlands
• Direct deposit required: Optional 
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown 
• Monthly fees: $10, avoidable
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: December 31, 2024

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Austin Bank is offering a $300 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Make at least 12 debit card transactions per month (ATM withdrawals are excluded from this count).
  • Access online banking at least one time per statement period.
  • Receive one direct deposit or one direct debit per statement period.
  • Maintain a valid email address.

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

$1,000 minimum balance required to avoid $10 monthly service charge. Service charge will be waived if all other account requirements are met.

Early Account Termination Fee

$25 Early Closing Fee for accounts closed within 30 days of opening.

Our Verdict

Shame it has to be opened in branch but at least you should be able to ask if it’s a hard or soft pull before opening.

Hat tip to Bockrr

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