U.S. Bank $300 Checking Account Bonus

U.S. Bank is offering a $300 Checking account bonus when you apply for a checking account online with the promotion code below. This is the biggest bonus they have offered for their checking account through their online portal so get this $300 offer while it lasts!

Where do I enroll?

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New Link (use promo code 20WEB10)

Who qualifies for the bonus?

You qualify for the offer if you live within U.S. Bank’s geographic footprint. They have over 3,000 branches and 5,000+ ATMs, so the chances are good you’re eligible.

Along with the location requirements, you can’t be:

A current U.S. Bank personal checking account customer OR
Had a U.S. Bank personal checking account in the last 6 months OR
Received any bonus offers from them in the last 12 months

What are the details?

You’ll receive the $300 bonus when you complete the following requirements:

Use promo code 21WEB01 during the sign up process
Receive recurring direct deposits of two or more that total $2,000 or more within 60 days of account opening
Be enrolled in e-statements by February 22, 2021

Availability: Most customers in the United States
Expiration: August 31, 2020 February 8, 2021
Household Limit: 1 bonus per household
Direct Deposit Required: Yes, $3,000
Early Account Termination Fee: None

Avoiding Fees

There are three different checking accounts that you can open for this bonus: their Easy checking account, Gold checking account, and Platinum Checking account.

The Easy account has a monthly fee of $6.95, Gold account has a monthly fee of $14.95, and the Platinum account has a monthly fee of $24.95. All account monthly fees can be waived if you do ONE of the following:

U.S. Bank Easy Checking Account:

Combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more OR
Average account balance of $1,500 OR
Account holder(s) age 65 or greater

U.S. Bank Gold Checking Account:

Have a U.S. Bank credit card (like the Altitude, Cash+, or Flexperks) OR
Have it waived by joining the Because You’ve Earned It program (requires good credit score)

U.S. Bank Platinum Checking Account:

Have personal trust relationship with U.S. Bank Wealth Management OR
Deposits of $25,000 or more in combined personal deposits, credit balances with U.S. Bank and/or investments through U.S. Bancorp Investments

What other details do I need to know?

Here are the official terms and conditions for this promotional offer:

You must use the promotion code listed on this offer when you apply.
A minimum deposit of $25 is required to open a U.S. Bank consumer checking account.
To earn the $300 bonus offer, you must open a new U.S. Bank consumer checking account (excluding Student
Checking and Safe Debit Account) online by November 2, 2020.
Additionally, you must complete recurring direct deposits of two or more that total $2,000 or more within 60 days of account opening and be enrolled in e-statements by November 6th, 2020.
For assistance in enrolling in U.S. Bank online banking or the U.S. Bank Mobile App, contact customer service or your local branch.
The checking account bonus will be deposited into your new checking account within 60 days of direct deposit verification and verification of enrollment in either U.S. Bank online banking or the U.S. Bank Mobile App.
The account must be open and have a positive balance. Bonus will be reported as interest earned on IRS form 1099-
INT and recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes.
Offer may not be combined with any other checking account bonus offers.
Offer is not valid if you or any signer on the account has an existing U.S. Bank consumer checking account, had a U.S.
Bank consumer checking account in the last six months or received other U.S. Bank bonus offers within the past 12 months.
Current U.S. Bank employees are not eligible.
Other restrictions may apply.
All regular account opening procedures apply.
Limit of one bonus per household.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

The Bottom Line

This is a good offer and the highest one I’ve seen for U.S. Bank when applying online. There’s a $400 bonus they sometimes offer in the branches, but it’s really a hit or miss. You could try to see if you’re targeted in the branch, but the online process is so much easier (especially if your local U.S. Bank branch is far away).

As for which checking account to choose from, I would go with the Easy checking account. The requirements to waive fees are easier, and if you can’t waive the fee, at least the fee is smaller than the other two options.

source – the money ninja