PNC Bank has $200 and $400 offers through December 31, 2015.  The new checking account must be opened at a branch using the appropriate coupon

There’s a minimum opening balance of $25 but the account can be funded with a credit card up to $2000. Requirements must be completed within 60 days and bonus will post 60-90 days after completion.

You are not eligible if you have closed an account within the past 90 days, or have been paid a promotional premium in the past 12 months.

UPDATE: At least one signer on the new checking account must have a pre-existing consumer banking relationship other than a checking account with PNC. Such a relationship exists when the customer is a signer on any open and active PNC Savings or Money Market account, certificate of deposit, investment account OR any consumer loan, line of credit, credit card or mortgage.

The coverage area has also changed and the offer is not available nationwide anymore but only in AL, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI, and WV. (HT: rafael in the comments below)

$200 Bonus with Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend

1. Open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend.
2. Establish a qualifying direct deposit of $2,000 to your new account.
3. Make at least 1 payment with PNC Online Bill Pay.

$200 Bonus with Performance Checking

1. Open a new Performance Checking account.
2. Establish a qualifying direct deposit of $2,000 to your new account.
3. Make at least 1 payment with PNC Online Bill Pay.

$400 Bonus with Virtual Wallet with Performance Select

1. Open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Select
2. Establish a qualifying direct deposit of $5,000 to your new account
3. Make at least 1 payment with PNC Online Bill Pay

$400 Bonus with Performance Select Checking

1. Open a new Performance Select Checking account.
2. Establish a qualifying direct deposit of $5,000 to your new account
3. Make at least 1 payment with PNC Online Bill Pay

Avoiding Fees

These accounts come with maintenance fees. For the $200 bonus you can avoid the fee with an average monthly balance or deposit of $2,000 or more. For the $400 bonus you can avoid the fee with an average monthly balance or deposit of $5,000 or more.

If this bonus is not for you, then you can check our full list of available bank bonuses.

Offer Details

• Apply Here
• Account Type: Performance / Performance Select
• Availability: AL, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI, and WV
• Expiration Date: 12/31/2015
• Inquiry Type: Soft pull
• Direct Deposit Requirement: $2000 / $5000
• Monthly Fee: $7 / $25 (avoidable with $2000 / $5000 DD or avg monthly balance)
• Closing Account Fee: $25 if closed within 6 months