American Express Wants to Give You $250 for Opening a Checking Account
Open a new Amex Rewards Checking account and receive $5,000+ in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days to earn a $250 bonus. Offer ends January 31, 2026.
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Open a new Amex Rewards Checking account and receive $5,000+ in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days to earn a $250 bonus. Offer ends January 31, 2026.
Nevada State Bank offers up to $1,200 for new Gold Account holders. Combine direct deposits, a Money Market account, and an investment account to maximize the bonus. Limited time, NV only.
Earn 100,000 American Airlines miles after spending $10,000 in 3 months with the Citi AAdvantage Executive card. Plus, get Admirals Club lounge access and free checked bags.
Discover it cardholders can activate 5% cash back on groceries, wholesale clubs, and streaming for Q1 2026. Earn on up to $1,500 in spend. Activation is required.
Citizens Bank offers a $400 bonus for opening a new checking account with a single $1,000 direct deposit. Available in 14 states and D.C. through 12/31/25. Here's how to get it and what to watch for.
Monterra Credit Union offers two checking bonuses for California residents: $200 if you open by 12/15/25, or $150 if you open by 12/31/25. Both require a Premium Checking account, 10+ card purchases, a direct deposit, and eStatements.
Malvern Bank offers a $300 bonus for opening a Premier Checking account. Requires direct deposit, 10 debit card transactions monthly, and online banking access for 90 days. Iowa residents only.
Arizona residents can earn up to $1,200 by opening a Gold Checking account and linking new Money Market or investment accounts. Requires meeting direct deposit or balance requirements within 90 days.
The MGM Rewards Iconic Mastercard offers 45,000 bonus points (worth $450) after spending $5,000 in 3 months, plus up to $600 in annual credits. It's packed with benefits for frequent MGM visitors, but carries a $249 annual fee.
Texas residents can earn up to $1,200 by opening a Gold Checking account and meeting requirements for direct deposits, money market balances, or investment accounts. Limited time offer with specific qualifications.
Open a high-yield savings account through Raisin by Dec 31, 2025 with promo code GIFT. Earn 3.00% APY plus quarterly cash bonuses through 2026, with up to $1,600 total for maintaining a $250k+ balance.
New Moomoo users can earn up to $1,000 in NVIDIA stock and get 8.1% APY on uninvested cash. Deposit requirements start at just $100. Offer ends 12/31/25.