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Bank bonus

Wells Fargo · Everyday Checking

Ends 2027-01-13

The terms

Bonus$325
Minimum$1,000 in direct deposits
Direct depositRequired: $1,000+ qualifying direct deposits within 90 days
Money tied upabout 90 days
Fees$15/mo, waived with $500+ qualifying electronic deposits
Expires2027-01-13
StatesNationwide
Credit pullsoft (Doctor of Credit data points, not stated by the bank)

In their own words

Limited Time Offer: ends January 13, 2027. ... Make $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days of offer enrollment. ... Your bonus will be deposited into your new checking account within 30 days of meeting offer requirements.

Quoted from https://accountoffers.wellsfargo.com/checkingoffer/, checked 2026-10-24.

See the offer at Wells Fargo

Battle math

Amount30 days90 days180 days365 days
$5,000—+$325+$325+$325
$10,000—+$325+$325+$325
$25,000—+$325+$325+$325
$100,000—+$325+$325+$325

Dollars you keep = bonus + interest earned (APY over the days) − estimated fees. "—" means the amount or time doesn't qualify.

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