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Checking Account Bonuses

Many financial institutions offer sign-up bonuses for new or returning customers. Requirements to earn a bonus may include opening an account, receiving direct deposits, or using a debit card. These can be very lucrative yet require little effort. Below are the current available offers. Be sure to turn off any ad blockers when signing up for an account so that the bonus tracks properly.

Current Checking Account Bonuses

Chime
$100

How to earn the bonus:

  1. Open an account here. It is always suggested not to use ad blockers when opening an account. 

  2. Receive a direct deposit of $200 or more within 45 days. Direct Deposits from your employer, pension, or government benefits are recommended. ACH transfer sent from a Fidelity Cash Management Account also works for this bonus.

  3. That's it! $100 will be deposited directly into your Chime checking account shortly after meeting the requirements.

Chase Total Checking
$300

How to earn the bonus:

  1. Open an account here. It is always suggested not to use ad blockers when opening an account. 

  2. Receive a deposit of any amount above $1 within 90 days. Direct Deposits from your employer, pension, or government benefits are recommended. 

  3. That's it! $300 will be deposited directly into your Chase Total checking account shortly after meeting the requirements.

SecurityPlus
$100

How to earn the bonus:

First, register your email for the bonus here.

Then, follow these steps to get your $100 Amazon Gift Card*:

  1. Open a Securityplus checking account with the same email you registered

  2. Sign up for Digital Banking

  3. Set up a Qualifying Direct Deposit of at least $200 within 60 days

Ally Bank
$100

Steps to earn your $100 welcome bonus.

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1. Enroll by 4/30/2025. Be sure to select the "spending account" option at the top of the page.​

2. Open a new, eligible Ally Bank Spending Account within 30 days of enrollment and fund within 30 days of opening your new account.

3. Set up and receive a qualifying direct deposit within 60 days of account opening.

4. Your $100 welcome bonus will be deposited within 30 days of receiving your qualifying direct deposit.

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Get the deal by clicking here.

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From Ally: "Qualifying Direct Deposit needs to be an electronic deposit from an employer payroll, payroll provider service, or benefits payer (such as Social Security or Military Pay)"

OnPath Credit Union

$100

Get a $100 Visa® Reward Card when you register, open a new OnPath FCU personal or business checking account, and complete the following within 60 days of account opening:
1. Register for the bonus here.
2. Make fifteen (15) or more debit card transactions of $10 or more (excluding ATM transactions), AND
3. Have one (1) or more direct deposits totaling at least $250
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Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your Reward Card after completing all offer requirements.

Axos Rewards Checking
$50

1. Open a Rewards Checking Account. It is recommended not to use any adblockers.
 
2. Receive a deposit of $1000 within 90 days. A transfer from many banks will work for this including Ally, Fidelity, Chase, Wells Fargo, SoFi and Capital One. 
 
3. That's it! Axos will deposit $50 into your account. Close the account a few months after receiving the bonus because Axos allows you to earn a bonus every 12 months!
 
Follow the steps here to earn your bonus.

Wings CU
$50

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1. Sign up for a checking account here.

 

2. Set up eDocuments in your new account

 

3.Completes one (1) direct deposit of $300 or more

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3. Completes five (5) debit card transactions of $5 or more each (ATM transactions excluded)​

Ally Bank
$100

Steps to earn your $100 welcome bonus.
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1. Enroll by 4/30/2025. Be sure to select the "spending account" option at the top of the page.​
2. Open a new, eligible Ally Bank Spending Account within 30 days of enrollment and fund within 30 days of opening your new account.
3. Set up and receive a qualifying direct deposit within 60 days of account opening.
4. Your $100 welcome bonus will be deposited within 30 days of receiving your qualifying direct deposit.
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Get the deal by clicking here.
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From Ally: "Qualifying Direct Deposit needs to be an electronic deposit from an employer payroll, payroll provider service, or benefits payer (such as Social Security or Military Pay)"

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