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Update 10/28/23: $500 bonus in branch available again. Requirements as follows:
Update 10/14/22: Looks like a $500 bonus might now be available with the following requirements:
Open checking account with a direct deposit totaling $5,000 within 90 days and 10 debit transactions (Signature based POS purchases or pin based purchases) to receive a $450 bonus.
Open savings account and maintain atleast $750 (need $750 balance on the 90th day from account opening plus the very next day) to receive additional $50 bonus.
Hat tip to 01d-monk
2 – open savings account and maintain atleast $750 in it for the remaining $50.
Update 2/6/20: Bonus also available in FL
Update 2/3/20: Bonus is only available in AR & NC.
Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $250
Availability: AR, FL & NC, TX, GA In branch only. Not available at all branches [Branch locator]
Direct deposit required: Yes, $2,000+
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Yes
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: None
Household limit: Unknown
Expiration date: None listed
The Offer
No direct link to offer, available in branch only
Bank OZK is offering a bonus of $250 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Receive $2,000 in direct deposits within 120 days of account opening
The Fine Print
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
They offer a free checking account with no monthly fees
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find an early account termination fee in the fee schedule
Our Verdict
Need to know if it’s a hard or soft pull and how many of the branches this is actually available at. Please share your experiences and datapoints in the comments below.
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