Banks spend a lot of money aquiring new customers, that's why they are willing to offer high cash bonuses, or bonus points, for signing up for a checking account. Cash bonuses for opening a checking account and meeting certain criteria often exceed $100 or even $200. These bonus offers can be found here.
A brand new checking account bonus from Chase was just launched, check it out! Act quick because this offer is set to expire September 30th, but Chase is notorious for killing their promotions early. Chase will deposit $100 into your new checking account just for opening and setting up direct deposit OR use your free [...]
Citi is actually my primary bank. They have great benefits with an awesome web interface. Feel free to ask any questions!
ING Direct has a new $50 bonus for customers who open a zero fee, high yield checking account using promotional code EM488. Electric Oranges Zero Fee checking account has NO overdraft fees, NO atm fees, and NO monthly charge. The checking account also comes with free bill pay. The debit card, unfortunately, is a Mastercard. [...]
M&T bank is offering up to a $200 bonus when you open a new “Power Choice” checking account with direct deposit, and a few other add-ons like overdraft protection and M&T web bill pay. $150 bonus for opening a new “Power Choice” checking account with a direct deposit within three months of account opening. $25 [...]
Bank of America is offering a $220 bonus to current cardholders who open a new personal checking account. Expires 12/04/2010
The largest bank bonus ever posted. $300 incentive with the opportunity to also earn 50,000 bonus points from National City / PNC bank.
Capital One has increased their offer to $300 and is now also offering 5,000 bonus miles when you open a rewards checking with them.
$100 Bank of America personal checking account incentive. Must open before 11/30/2009 and make a direct deposit of at least $500 to receive the bonus.
Open a free Chase Business Checking account with a minimum deposit of $500 and receive a $100 bonus.
Bank of the West is offering a $100 incentive when you open a new account with a minimum deposit of $100 and make (1) Direct Deposit over $250, or 10 bill payments within the first 60 days.
