These 8 Banks Will Pay New Members a Bonus of $300 or More
KEY POINTS
- Several top banks are currently running bonuses ranging from $300 to $2,500.
- Most of these bonuses require customers to deposit a certain amount of money or have a direct deposit of a certain amount within the first 60 to 90 days of account opening.
- Before opening an account, make sure it has features you like beyond the bonus.
Bank account bonuses can be a great tiebreaker when you're torn between two or more options. They're often not enough to overcome major shortcomings, like a low interest rate on a savings account or a maintenance fee you can't waive. But if you like the account's features, a bonus is just the cherry on top.
These days, you don't have to look far to find $100 or $200 sign-up bonuses. But here are eight banks that could pay new customers up to $300 or more.
1. Citibank (Up to $2,500)
New Citibank checking account customers could earn $500 to $2,500 if they complete the following activities:
- Open a new Citibank checking account by July 8, 2024 from this page.
- Deposit new-to-Citibank funds within the first 20 days of account opening.
- Maintain your balance for an additional 60 days.
Your balance on the 20th day after account opening determines the bonus you could qualify for as outlined below.
Our Picks for the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of 2024
| Product | APY | Min. to Earn | |
American Express® High Yield Savings
Member FDIC.
APY
3.80%
Rate info
3.80% annual percentage yield as of January 10, 2025. Terms apply.
Min. to earn
$0
Open Account for American Express® High Yield Savings
On American Express's Secure Website. |
3.80%
Rate info
3.80% annual percentage yield as of January 10, 2025. Terms apply.
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$0
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Open Account for American Express® High Yield Savings
On American Express's Secure Website. |
Capital One 360 Performance Savings
Member FDIC.
APY
3.80%
Rate info
See Capital One website for most up-to-date rates. Advertised Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is variable and accurate as of Dec. 6, 2024. Rates are subject to change at any time before or after account opening.
Min. to earn
$0
Open Account for Capital One 360 Performance Savings
On Capital One's Secure Website. |
3.80%
Rate info
See Capital One website for most up-to-date rates. Advertised Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is variable and accurate as of Dec. 6, 2024. Rates are subject to change at any time before or after account opening.
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$0
|
Open Account for Capital One 360 Performance Savings
On Capital One's Secure Website. |
Western Alliance Bank High-Yield Savings Premier
Member FDIC.
APY
4.40%
Rate info
The annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of Jan. 2, 2025, and subject to change at the Bank’s discretion. Refer to product’s website for latest APY rate. Minimum deposit required to open an account is $500 and a minimum balance of $0.01 is required to earn the advertised APY.
Min. to earn
$500 to open, $0.01 for max APY
Open Account for Western Alliance Bank High-Yield Savings Premier
On Western Alliance Bank's Secure Website. |
4.40%
Rate info
The annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of Jan. 2, 2025, and subject to change at the Bank’s discretion. Refer to product’s website for latest APY rate. Minimum deposit required to open an account is $500 and a minimum balance of $0.01 is required to earn the advertised APY.
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$500 to open, $0.01 for max APY
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Open Account for Western Alliance Bank High-Yield Savings Premier
On Western Alliance Bank's Secure Website. |
Those who complete these activities will get their cash within 30 days of doing so.
| Minimum Balance | Bonus |
|---|---|
| $300,000 or more | $2,500 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | $1,500 |
| $30,000 to $199,999 | $500 |
2. Huntington Bank (Up to $600)
New Huntington Bank customers who open a Huntington Platinum Perks Checking℠ account and deposit at least $25,000 into the account within 90 days and keep the account open for 90 days could earn a $600 bonus.
The bank also offers a more achievable $400 bonus for new Huntington Perks Checking℠ account customers who set up and receive a qualifying direct deposit within 90 days of account opening and keep the account open for at least 90 days.
3. BMO Bank (Up to $500)
BMO Relationship Checking customers can receive a $500 bonus if they have at least $7,500 in qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days of account opening. BMO Bank will pay the bonus roughly 100 days after account opening.
The BMO Smart Advantage Checking and BMO Smart Money Checking accounts come with $350 bonuses for those who have qualifying direct deposits of at least $4,000 during the first 90 days after account opening.
4. PNC Bank (Up to $400)
New PNC Bank customers can qualify for a $400 bonus when they open a PNC Virtual Wallet with Performance Select account and have qualifying direct deposits of $5,000 or more within 60 days. But time is running out on this one. You must open your account by July 1, 2024 to claim it.
If the $400 bonus isn't achievable for you, you could qualify for a $100 or $200 bonus with the PNC Virtual Wallet and PNC Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend accounts, respectively. The $100 bonus requires direct deposits of $500 or more within 60 days and the $200 bonus requires direct deposits of $2,000 or more.
5. Chase ($300)
Those interested in a Chase Total Checking® account can earn a $300 bonus if they open a new account from this page and have at least $500 in qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days of account opening. Chase will pay your bonus within 15 days of completing the qualifying activities.
6. SoFi® (Up to $300)
SoFi® offers a $300 bonus to new customers interested in opening a checking and savings account with the bank. To claim this bonus, you must set up a direct deposit. The dollar amount of your direct deposits within the first 25 days of opening your account will dictate the size of your bonus as outlined in the table below:
| Total Direct Deposits | Bonus |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to $999.99 | $0 |
| $1,000.00 to $4,999.99 | $50 |
| $5,000.00 or more | $300 |
You will get your bonus within seven days of the end of the 25-day bonus period.
7. TD Bank (Up to $300)
TD Bank Beyond Checking account customers can earn $300 when they have $2,500 or more in qualifying direct deposits within 60 days of account opening. The bank will pay the bonus no more than 180 days after account opening.
There's also a $200 bonus for TD Complete Checking customers who have at least $500 in qualifying direct deposits within 60 days of account opening.
8. Wells Fargo ($300)
Wells Fargo is offering $300 to new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account customers who open their account from this page with at least a $25 initial deposit. You must receive at least $1,000 in qualifying direct deposits during the first 90 days after account opening. If you qualify, Wells Fargo will pay this bonus within 30 days after the 90-day period ends.
If a couple of these offers stood out to you, dive deeper into the accounts' fees and features before deciding which is right for you. Remember, the bonus might be tempting, but you'll have the account long after you earn it, so you want to make sure you like what you're getting.
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Kailey Hagen has been covering personal finance topics, including banks, insurance, and retirement since 2013.
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