Citibank Cutting Checking Account Fees

Effective November 1, 2010, Citibank is cutting many of their checking account fees. Unlike Chase, Bank of america or any other competing banks, Citibank is trying to bring in revenue rather than scaring consumers away with fees for pretty much everything. You can expect to see a reduction in the minimum balance required on their [...]

Discover’s $1 Million Dollar “It Pays to Discover Every Day Giveaway”

Discover has introduced a great way to boost consumer spending. They are now offering a daily giveaway to 75 lucky credit card holders. Beginning 1/1/10 through 12/31/10, you will automatically receive one entry into a sweepstakes daily random drawing and into the Grand Prize random drawing each time you use your Discover Card to make [...]

1st Bank Flip Ultra Camcorder eSavings Account Bonus

Looking for a Flip Ultra Camcorder? 1st Bank is offering a free Flip Ultra camcorder to anyone who opens an eSave Account Package. The bank’s eSave package is a bundled savings-checking product that comes with some perks, aside from the camera. In order to get this deal, you just need to sign up for an [...]

Capital One Bank Million Miles a Day Giveaway

If you’re a Capital One Bank customer with a new Personal or Small Business Rewards Checking, you will be automatically entered in their sweepstakes to win 1 million rewards miles. Everyday of June, Capital One Bank will be drawing one random name. The sweepstakes is available until 6/30/10. In order to be eligible for the [...]

FNBO Direct $25 Online BillPay Bonus

Thanks goes to Corrie for this deal!  When you open a brand new FNBO  Direct Online BillPay Account and simply use your check card 6 times before 6/30/10, you’ll get yourself an extra $25! The credit will be applied by 7/15/10. Even more, this account comes with a 1.25% APY and no minimum balance is [...]

Huntington Signature Sweepstakes

Enter the Huntington Signature Sweepstakes for a chance to win $10,000.  Simply sign your name!  Each day four winners will be chosen to receive a cash prize of $250 and everyone who enters will have the chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. Well really every time you make a purchase with your Huntington [...]

Investors Savings Bank $100 Checking Bonus

Investors Savings Bank is opening up two new branches in Clifton and to celebrate they’re offering a $100 checking bonus. Simply open any Investors checking account with a minimum monthly direct deposit of $300 and you’ll earn an extra $100.  To obtain the bonus, you must go into either of the two new branches and [...]

EverBank $50 Satisfaction Guarantee Promotion

In case you weren’t aware, EverBank will give you $50 if you are not 100% satisfied with their FreeNet Checking Account. Here are a few details in order to qualify for the bonus: New EverBank customers only. You must have used the Online Bill Pay feature at least three times. You must notify EverBank of reason for dissatisfaction [...]

PerkStreet Financial Checking Bonus

PerkStreet Financial is offering a $50 bonus when you open a brand new PerkStreet Financial Checking Account.  The requirements for this deal are as follows: Open an account online with at least $250. Make 25 non-PIN debit card purchases within the first three months (90 days). Once these two simple steps are completed, they will [...]

Capital One $300 Rewards Checking

Capital One is giving a $300 bonus when you open a brand new Rewards Checking Account.  To obtain this deal, you’ll have to open an account at a Local Branch and mention the code RC3 when opening your account. As with most account bonuses, you’ll have to set up direct deposit and make a minimum opening deposit [...]

Credit Card Reform In Action

Here’s an interesting video clip regarding the new credit card regulations by the infamous animator, Mark Fiore.  As many of us know, the dreaded CCARD Act will soon be giving credit card issuers another reason to implement new fee rules left and right to compensate for the loss.  Here’s a great illustration of what’s to come: The Center for Responsible [...]

Avoiding Gift Card Scams

It was reported that in this year’s Christmas season, gift cards were a pretty popular fad.  With that being said, retail store employees are out to get them back.  Apparently, there have been cases where you hand the clerk your gift card and they’ll turn around and pocket the card.  Then they’ll hand you an [...]

National City $300 Checking Bonus

National City has extended their $300 checking bonus to 12/19/09.  This same deal was posted back in November, but is now updated with a new look and new expiration date. The requirements are the same:  Get your first $100: Establish a monthly direct deposit of at least $400 and having 10 check card purchases in the first [...]

ING Direct 2.00% 12 month CD

Recently, we mentioned that Ally Bank was at the height of all 12 month CD’s in the market of major banks.  Well ING Direct has raised its 12 month CD from 1.75% to 2.00% APY.  Nice!  The only question is: how long will this rate last?  Well that’s up to ING.  For now, all serious depositors [...]

Discover On-The-Go

For those of you that haven’t heard yet, Discover launched their newly released iPhone/iPod Touch app yesterday.  This is great news for Discover customers; they’re probably thinking, “Finally!” Well here’s how to get started: Go to m.discover.com from your mobile browser. Log in with your Discover.com User ID and Password. Voila!  You’ve got yourself Discover [...]

National City $300 Checking Bonus

National City is offering a whopping $300 when you open a new checking account and perform a few tasks.  For starters, you’ll nee to have a National City branch near you, because this deal is only offered at their branches.  The ad for this promotion can be found Here as well as an article by [...]

Wells Fargo $10,000 Online Statements SweepStakes

Wells Fargo has done it again!  They’ve got a new sweepstakes running for customers who switch to online-only statements.  When you choose to receive your personal and/or business bank statements online, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of 51 cash prizes.  Turning off your paper statements is free and easy [...]

Welcome Back ‘Chase Picks Up The Tab’!

Chase Picks Up The Tab is back in full force.  If you’re a frequent user of your debit card, you should enroll your card in the Chase Picks Up The Tab program.  The Promo Page has a set of FAQs about the program. Here are a few of the questions: What is Chase Picks Up [...]

Wachovia $25 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

With Wachovia’s refer a friend promotion, you and your friend can earn a $25 gift card.  Just visit a Wachovia financial center to obtain Customer Referral Program coupons. Here’s how it works: Referrer: A Wachovia Gift Card in the amount of $25 will be mailed to your primary checking statement address within four weeks of your referral [...]

Key Bank $200 Checking Bonus – Colorado Only

Key Bank is giving away a $200 bonus when you open a new checking account at any of their new locations in Colorado.  The promotion isn’t advertised on their website but it can be seen at Denver post.   Here are a few details: Open a qualifying relationship package checking account by 12/4/09 Make one debit card [...]