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The Offer No direct link to offer, sent out via e-mail. Subject line is ‘Special offer: , get ahead with Online Bill Pay and earn a…

Update 1/18/26: Can also open an essentials checking account now that is easier to keep fee free ($1,000 balance instead of $10,000).  Update 1/2/26: Deal is…

Update 1/17/26: Bonus is back but only for $100 (was previously $200). As $200 was offered so recently I’d recommend waiting for that offer to return. …

Update 1/17/26: Bonus now up to $475. Previously it was $300 for $500 direct deposit. Hat tip to reader none Extended to 4/30/25 Update 1/26/25: Bonus…

Update 1/14/26: Extended until February 24, 2026 Update 11/19/25: Bonus now $400 (was $425) and valid January 13, 2026 Update 10/1/25: Bonus increased to $425.  Extended…

physixfan      2026-01-14     2026-01-14 2026.1 Update: The new offer is $250.2025.3 Update: The new offer is $250. Offer expires on April 15, 2025.2023.9…

Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $2,500 Availability: Nationwide Direct deposit required: No Additional requirements: None Hard/soft pull: Soft ChexSystems: Unknown Credit card funding: None Monthly fees: $50, avoidable Early account termination…

Update 1/13/26: Publicly available now through 1/31/26 at this link. Seems to be publicly available to any AmEx cardholder. (hat tip to reader Rick) Update 7/30/25:…

Update 1/12/26: Some readers still have this account open for the $20 per month reward. February will be the last month this is offered: If your…

Note: There is a $900 checking & savings bonus as well. This $400 bonus is only worth considering if you’re unable to complete the savings portion…