Wells Fargo has a new $250 bonus for those who open a new checking account. The offer is available nationwide until January 25, 2019. Offer is available online only. 
Wells Fargo Bonus
Here’s how to qualify for your bonus:
- Open an Everyday Checking account online (from this webpage only) by January 25, 2019.
- Make a minimum opening deposit of $25 to fund your account.
- To receive a $150 bonus, within 60 calendar days of account opening, receive qualifying direct deposits with a cumulative total of $500 or more into the new checking account.
- If you meet the requirements for the $150 bonus, you are eligible to receive an additional $100 bonus, when you continue to receive qualifying direct deposits with a cumulative total of $500 or more every 30 days for an additional 150 days after the initial 60-day qualification period.
Your bonus will be deposited into your new Everyday Checking account within 45 days after eligibility and qualifications have been met.
Eligibility
Offer is available nationwide online only You cannot be:
- A current owner on a Wells Fargo consumer checking account
- A Wells Fargo team member
- A recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months (limit one bonus per customer)
Fees
The Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account monthly service fee is $10. The monthly service fee can be avoided with any one of the following each fee period:
- Maintain a $1,500 minimum daily balance $500 or more in total qualifying direct deposits
- 10 or more posted debit card purchases/payments from this checking account
- A linked Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card.
Guru’s Wrap-Up
Good to see a nationwide bonus from Wells Fargo. You can open the account online. It comes in two parts tho, and both require direct deposits. You get $150 when you get a $500 direct deposit within 60 days and another $100 when you receive $500 direct deposit every 30 days for an additional 150 days after the initial 60-day qualification period. If this bonus is not for you, then you can check our full list of available bank bonuses. And, if you’re new to bank account bonuses, you can learn more about churning bank accounts here.
Offer details
- Apply Here
- Bonus: $250
- Account Type: Everyday Checking
- Availability: Nationwide
- Expiration Date: 1/25/2019
- Type of Inquiry: Soft pull
- Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes, $500 (mutliple times for full bonus)
- Other Requirements: No
- Credit Card Funding: Up to $50
- Monthly Fee: $10 but can be waived
- Closing Account Fee: None
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