Update 6/12/23: Bonus still available.
Update 2/27/23: New link available for $300 bonus.
Update 4/30/22: Deal is back but only for Williamson County, TX. Hat tip to LogmeinGn
Update 4/24/22: Deal is back, hat tip to LogmeinGn.
Update 11/20/21: Deal is back, direct deposit is $2,500+ instead of $1,000 and now requires debit card purchases.
Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $200
Availability: TX only
Direct deposit required: Yes, $2,500+
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Up to $500
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: $15 if closed within 90 days
Household limit: None listed
Expiration date: None listed
The Offer
Broadway Bank is offering a bonus of $200 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $1,500
Spend $1,500 on your debit card within 90 days of opening
The Fine Print
New Free Checking account required. Excludes closed and reopened accounts. Excludes existing Free Checking accounts.¹Within 60 days of account opening, receive monthly direct deposits of at least $1,000 and receive $200 deposited into your new checking account within 30 days of meeting offer requirements.
The $200 could be subject to IRS reporting on a 1099 MISC.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
This account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
According to the fee schedule there is a $15 fee if closed within 90 days.
Our Verdict
Worth doing as it’s a soft pull and a small amount of credit card funding as well. As always if you have any experiences with this bank or bonus then please share them in the comments.
Hat tip to reader Joe F & Natanael
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