First Commonwealth Bank: Earn Up to $400 Bonus with New Checking Account

Swagbucks is paying a $180 bonus for opening a new Chime checking account through its offer page. The bonus is tied to direct deposit. Must be a new Chime member and sign up through the Swagbucks offer Needs 2 consecutive qualifying payroll direct deposits of $200 or more each Use the same email on Swagbucks and Chime, and allow time for the reward to post One completion per user Chime is a fintech company, not a bank; banking services come from partner banks (FDIC-insured). Chime has been known to close accounts without explanation, so avoid parking large balances there.

New Chase customers can earn a $175 bonus by opening a Chase Secure Banking checking account and completing the qualifying transactions. You can open online or at a branch. No minimum deposit to open No overdraft fees $0 monthly service fee for ages 17-24 Direct deposit may arrive up to two business days early Check Chase's terms for the exact transaction requirements and deadline.

Albert is offering up to $1,000 in free stock to new Albert Investing customers, up from $200 earlier. Requirements: Create an Albert account and sign up for any Albert subscription tier Open an Albert Investing account Deposit at least $1,000 within 90 days of opening it Keep a subscription active for 6 months from account creation The six-month hold can reportedly be shortened by referring 3 eligible friends, though a report suggests that referral option may have been removed. Available nationwide, with no ChexSystems check and no monthly fees listed on the account. Check the terms on Albert's page before signing up, as the offer may change or expire without notice.

First Merchants Bank offers up to $600 for new personal checking customers who live in Indiana, Ohio or Michigan. The offer has no listed expiration date. $300 for setting up at least $500 in direct deposits per month within the first 90 days Another $300 for keeping a $15,000 minimum daily balance during the qualification period Enroll with promo code FMBSEM26 online or ask a banker Soft credit pull; ChexSystems is checked $25 monthly fee, avoidable; closing within six months forfeits the bonus One per household; existing or recently closed FMB checking customers are not eligible

Mercury, a banking platform for startups and small businesses, is offering a $500 bonus to new business checking customers who deposit $5,000 within the first 90 days. Available nationwide No direct deposit requirement and no monthly fees No expiration date listed Bonuses are taxable income Open an account

Axos Bank is offering a $300 cash bonus (paid out as $50/month over six months) when you open a new CashBack Checking & Best Savings bundle account by December 10, 2026. How to Earn the Bonus Visit the Axos Bank offer page and open a new CashBack Checking & Best Savings bundle. Enter promo code AX300 during signup. Set up a qualifying direct deposit of at least $1,500/month into your Axos Checking account each monthly statement cycle. Maintain an average daily balance of at least $5,000 each monthly statement cycle. Meet all requirements for up to six consecutive months to collect the full $300. Key Details Bonus amount: Up to $300 ($50 per qualifying month) Availability: Nationwide Monthly fees: None Credit inquiry: Soft pull only Credit card funding: Not allowed Household limit: None Early closure fee: Up to $300 if account is closed before 120 days Things to Note The account must remain open and in good standing when each monthly bonus is paid. Bonus cash is considered taxable income and may be reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC. Customers who have held a primary Axos Bank checking account within the past 12 months may be ineligible. Stacking with other promotions (e.g., Swagbucks) is not officially permitted per the terms, though it has worked for some users in the past.