Amex is offering $300 for new Rewards Checking customers who set up $7,500 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days. No monthly fees, 1% APY, and you must be an existing cardholder. Apply by Feb 1, 2027.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Direct Deposit Requirement: $7,500 or more within 90 days of account opening
Offer Expiration: Open account by February 1, 2027
Eligibility: Must be a current U.S. Basic Consumer Card Member (or additional card member) or have an existing Amex High Yield Savings or CD; no prior Rewards Checking acco...
Forest Area Federal Credit Union is offering up to $300 for new members referred by an existing member. Earn $50 for opening a share account, $50 for a checking account, and $200 for meeting activity requirements. No monthly fees, no early termination fee. Offer runs Sept 1–Oct 3
Bonus$300
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Maximum Bonus: $300
Bonus Breakdown: $50 for opening a Regular Share Account, $50 for opening a Superior Checking account, and $200 for achieving Qualified Dividend Status
Offer Period: September 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Great Plains Bank offers a $300 bonus on new checking accounts in OK & TX. Meet one of two requirements plus two easy tasks within 90 days. No monthly fees on Simply Free Checking. Expires Dec 31, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Availability: Oklahoma and Texas
Direct Deposit Required: Optional – can maintain $2,500 average balance instead
Other Requirements: Complete two of: 20 debit card transactions, 3 bill pay/ACH payments, or enroll in eStatements
South State Bank offers a $300 checking bonus with no direct deposit required—just 15 debit card purchases and a $25 automatic draft or $250 in direct deposits. Available in AL, CO, FL, GA, NC, SC, TX, VA. Use promo code 300BONUS.
Bonus$300
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Monthly Fee$8
ExpirationExpired Dec 31, 2022
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Bonus Amount: $300
Availability: AL, CO, FL, GA, NC, SC, TX, VA (must live near a branch)
Direct Deposit Required: No, but need $250 monthly direct deposit OR $25 automatic draft
Debit Card Transactions: 15 required within 60 days
Southland Credit Union is offering $300 for a new Long Beach checking account with a $1,500 direct deposit or one recurring bill pay. No monthly fee if you meet those. Open to locals and some family.
Bonus$300
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Monthly Fee$5
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Bonus Amount: $300
Availability: Long Beach, CA area (see eligibility)
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, $1,500 or more
Alternative Requirement: Use Bill Pay to pay at least one recurring bill
Earn $300 from Ion Bank with a new Free Choice Checking account. Meet $1,000 monthly direct deposits and 4 debit card purchases for 3 months. No monthly fees. Offer ends Dec 31, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Type: Free Choice Checking
Direct Deposit Requirement: $1,000+ per month for 3 consecutive months
Debit Card Requirement: 4 POS purchases per month for 3 consecutive months
Guardian Credit Union offers $300 for new or existing members who set up $2,500/month in payroll direct deposits for two months. No monthly fees, no early termination fee. Offer ends Sept 30, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Direct Deposit Requirement: $2,500 per month for two consecutive months
Availability: Open to residents, workers, worshipers, or students in 16 Alabama counties: Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Lee, Lo...
Offer Deadline: First qualifying direct deposit must be received by September 30, 2026
Bank of Hawaii offers up to $300 for new savings accounts with deposits of $5k-$20k. No monthly fees, but balance must stay above threshold for 60 days. Great for Hawaii residents.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: Up to $300
Bonus Tiers: $75 for $5,000 deposit; $150 for $10,000; $300 for $20,000
Earn $300 with WesBanco One checking by depositing $1,000 and making 20 debit card purchases within 60 days. No monthly fee with e-statements. Open in branch with promo code WBCHECKING.
Bonus$300
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Monthly Fee$6
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Type: WesBanco One Account
Direct Deposit Requirement: $1,000+ within 60 days
Debit Card Requirement: 20 point-of-sale transactions within 60 days
Earn $300 with Lake Ridge Bank's Forward Checking. Open an account, add a savings or CD, set up $500/month direct deposit, and make 5 debit transactions monthly. No monthly fees. Offer ends August 31, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Type: Forward Checking
Promo Code: ONLINE300
Direct Deposit Requirement: Minimum $500 per month for at least 3 consecutive months
Get $300 from FirstBank by opening a FirstRewards Checking account and setting up $1,000 in direct deposits. No monthly fees, no minimum balance, and a soft pull. Offer ends Sept 15, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Type: FirstRewards Checking
Availability: TN, GA, AL, KY, NC (must live near a branch to open)
Direct Deposit Required: $1,000 or more in a single statement cycle
Earn $300 from BECU with a new checking & savings account. Requires $500+ direct deposit and 30 debit purchases. Open to WA, ID, OR residents. No monthly fees. Expires April 10, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Promo Code: CKG300Q226
Availability: WA, ID, OR (must live, work, worship, or attend school in eligible counties)
Direct Deposit Requirement: $500 or more within first 90 days
Earn $300 total from Bellwether Community Credit Union: $150 after 90 days with $1,000 in direct deposits, plus $150 after 12 months with 10 debit transactions and 6 direct deposits. Offer ends June 30, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300 total ($150 after 90 days + $150 after 12 months)
Account Type: Live Free Checking or Begin Banking Checking
Availability: NH; Essex & Middlesex Counties, MA (plus eligible family members)
Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes — $1,000 within 90 days for first bonus; 6 deposits of $100+ over 12 months for second bonus
Earn $300 with Holyoke Credit Union's Simply FREE Checking. Open with $10, set up direct deposit, and meet easy requirements. Limited time offer for MA residents.
Bonus$300
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Monthly Fee$0
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Type: Simply FREE Checking
Minimum Opening Deposit: $10
Availability: Hampden and Hampshire counties, MA (or work there)
Earn up to $300 with Rockland Trust's Worry-Free Checking. Must be targeted and live in MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, or VT. $2k direct deposit needed. No monthly fees.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300 (previously $200)
Availability: MA, RI, CT, NH, ME, VT (must reside at address on mailer)
Direct Deposit Requirement: $2,000 or more within 90 days
Monthly Fee: $0 (Worry-Free Checking has no monthly fee)
GECU Federal Credit Union offers $300 for opening a checking account, requiring $2,000 in direct deposits and a $500 average balance. Available in NM and TX until July 2026.
Bonus$300
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Monthly Fee$0
ExpirationExpired Jul 31, 2026
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Bonus Amount: $300
Availability: New Mexico and Texas residents primarily; out-of-state may be possible but uncertain
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, one or more deposits totaling $2,000+ within 90 days of opening
Average Balance Requirement: Maintain a $500 average daily balance for the first 90 days
Cornerstone Community Financial offers $300 for opening a checking account, paid $100/month for three months. Requires $500+ direct deposit, 18 signature debit purchases, eStatements, and monthly login. Available in all of Michigan and select Ohio counties.
Bonus$300
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Maximum Bonus: $300
Bonus Structure: $100 per qualifying month, for up to 3 months
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, $500 or more each month
Monthly Debit Card Requirement: 18 signature-based transactions (PIN/ATM not eligible)
Unitus Community Credit Union offers a $300 bonus for opening a checking account with a $50 deposit and setting up a $250 direct deposit. Must be an Oregon or Washington resident. Offer ends April 30, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Availability: Oregon and Washington residents only
Offer Deadline: Must open account by April 30, 2026
TruNorth Bank offers a $300 bonus split into two $150 payments for opening a new checking account. You need to live in CT, MA, NH, or RI. The first $150 requires meeting requirements in 90 days; the second $150 pays after 12 months.
Bonus$300
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Total Bonus Amount: $300 ($150 + $150)
Account Required: Get Real Checking®
Minimum to Open: $10
Availability: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
StagePoint FCU offers $300 for opening an Ultimate Checking account. Requires 20+ $5 debit purchases, a direct deposit, online login, and e-statements monthly. Must meet requirements for 3 of the first 4 months. Limited to specific Colorado/Wyoming counties. Ends March 31, 2026.
Bonus$300
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Bonus Amount: $300
Account Required: New Ultimate Checking Account
Key Requirement: Meet all monthly qualifications for 3 of the first 4 months
Monthly Qualifications: 20+ debit card purchases ($5 min each), at least one direct deposit, log in to online banking, receive e-statements
TruNorth Bank offers a $300 bonus split into two $150 payments for opening a checking account. Available in MA, CT, RI, NH. No monthly fees, but requires eStatements and either direct deposits or debit card transactions.
Bonus$300
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Total Bonus Amount: $300 ($150 initially + $150 after 12 months)
Account Required: New Get Real Checking® account
Minimum to Open: $10
Eligible States: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire