Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount:$250
Availability: IA only and restricted to the following Counties: Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn
Direct deposit required: Yes, no minimum
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: Unknown
Household limit: One
Expiration date: None
The Offer
FSB Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Receive a direct deposit within 30 days of account opening
The Fine Print
*To qualify for the $250 bonus, a primary checking account with direct deposit is required.
The bonus will be deposited into your checking account within 30 calendar days of the first payroll direct deposit posting to the account.
Limit one $250 bonus per household.
Subject to account approval and 1099 reporting.
May not be combined with other offers.
See product information for additional requirements specific to each account type.
A minimum $50 deposit is required. Excludes Benefit Banking Plus.
Must be 18 or older.
The program may be suspended or reactivated with 30 days’ notice.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
High 5 rewards checking account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is any EATF.
Our Verdict
Seems like a relatively easy bonus but we know nothing about this bank. If anybody goes for it then please share your experiences in the comments below.
Hat tip to ShawntheShawn
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