Link to promo page on Bank's Website


5,000 points when you sign up for direct deposit
5,000 points with your first online bill payment or automatic payment from checking.
Up to 10,000 points for Visa® Check Card signature purchases in your first 30 days - 1,000 points per signature purchase, up to 10 purchases.


IBD note: This RewardsNow demo account implies that you can exchange 19000 out of 20000 bonus points for $150 in Best Buy gift certificates ($100 GC for 12000 points and $50 GC for 7000 points).

Bonus Terms as copied from Bank Rewads Website:

Terms and Conditions
These Rules govern your participation in the BankRewards® Program (also referred to as the “Program”). Your participation in this Program enables you to earn points that may be redeemed for various rewards.
“Cardholder” means an individual that has received an enrolled Visa® Check Card and/or a Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards and/or a Home Equity Card and/or a Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card (also referred to as a “Card”). By using or accepting a Card, you (as a Cardholder) agree to these Rules and any changes, additions, or deletions to them. Visit the BankRewards web site by visiting your Financial Institution’s website and clicking on the BankRewards link. The BankRewards toll-free number is 1-888 4 BNK RWD (1-888 426-5793) (also referred to as the “BankRewards Redemption Center”).

RewardsNOW, Inc. manages and administers the Program through Metavante Corporation. Your Financial Institution, RewardsNOW and Metavante are not affiliates. Card transactions are subject to other applicable agreements you have with your Financial Institution.

General

The BankRewards Program is offered at the sole discretion of your Financial Institution and Metavante. They reserve the right to change these rules at any time, for any reason, and without notice, and this includes the right to suspend or end the program, or change redemption of outstanding rewards. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante assume any liability whatsoever for these changes.
Cards and related accounts may be subject to fees and charges in accordance with the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
In the event of Cardholder fraud, abuse of the Program privileges, or violation of the Rules (for example, any attempt to sell, exchange, or transfer points or any instrument exchangeable for points), your Financial Institution and/or Metavante, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel your participation in the Program.
You are responsible for any personal tax liability related to participation in the Program or as a result of points earned or redeemed.
The Program is void where prohibited by law.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante is responsible for managing or administering the Program or providing services under the Program. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will be responsible for errors or omissions in any Program document. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will have any liability to you or any other Cardholder arising from, or related to, the services or rewards.
You (and any other beneficiary of the program) agree that neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW will be liable for, and you release, discharge, and hold harmless your Financial Institution, Metavante, and RewardsNOW or anyone who acted on behalf of your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, from any and all claims of any sort, type, kind, or nature that you may have against your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, arising out of or in any way relating to your participation in the program or its rewards – including (but not limited to) claims for or due to personal injury, property damage, accident, sickness, delay, cancellation, postponement, inconvenience, penalty, refund, or other irregularities that may occur or that may be caused by any provider of services or rewards or any person not under the direct supervision and control of your Financial Institution or Metavante.
Your Financial Institution and/or Metavante reserve the right to interpret Program Rules and policies and will be the final authority on point credits and reward qualifications.
Earning Points
Cardholders will earn one point for every two U.S. dollars ($2) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Check Card, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Home Equity Card and one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Periodically promotional points may be offered for certain products or activities.
“Net purchases” are defined as the dollar value of goods and services purchased with a Card beginning with the first day of the statement cycle that includes Cardholder’s Enrollment Date, minus any credits, returns, or other adjustments as reflected on monthly statements.
Transactions excluded from point calculation include the following:
ATM withdrawals, PIN based transactions, Cash Advances and convenience checks except as otherwise permitted in special promotional offers.
Internet lottery, betting or gaming transactions or any illegal transactions.
Any fees and card-related charges posted to a Rewards Card account including
ATM fees as outlined in the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
Negative points will post on a statement if returns or credits exceed purchases. Points may not be purchased.
Points may be earned only if the applicable account is in good standing. A Card account is not in good standing if closed or suspended. If the account is closed by you or your Financial Institution for any reason, all points that were accumulated but unused will be forfeited immediately.
Point accrual will begin upon the first day of the calendar month that includes the Cardholder’s Enrollment Date. No other retroactive points will be awarded.
The number of points a Cardholder can earn in a calendar year is unlimited.
Points earned will be credited on a monthly basis. To view your current balance, visit the web site or call the BankRewards Redemption Center.
Points will expire at the end of the third calendar year after the year in which they were earned. Points and rewards are not considered your property and are generally not transferable upon death, as part of a legal settlement, or as part of a domestic relations issue.
Redeeming Points
Points may be redeemed for a variety of rewards, as indicated in the BankRewards catalog or on the web site.
When you are ready to redeem points, visit the web site to select your reward, or call the BankRewards Redemption Center for all redemption inquiries and orders. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
The BankRewards points earned on the Visa® BusinessRewards CheckCard by all Cardholders will be combined into a single BankRewards account. Only one designated individual may have access to redeem the points.
Only eligible travel purchases made with an enrolled card will qualify for a rebate. Your credit will appear on your card statement in the month following receipt of your travel rebate certificate and receipts by the BankRewards Redemption Center. All minimum payments must be made while awaiting your credit.
Travel certificates must be redeemed in increments of 2,500 points with a minimum of 5,000 points. The minimum number of points to be redeemed for merchandise is 2,500 points and for gift cards is 2,000 points. The point redemption levels for merchandise and gift cards can be found on the web site or in the BankRewards catalog. Travel rebate certificates are valid for one year.
Points may be redeemed only from accounts that are open and in good standing as stated in the “Earning Points” section above.
Points redeemed and/or expired, if applicable, will be based on a first-in, first-out basis.
All redemptions are sent to the billing address on the account. UPS or USPS will usually deliver your item within 2-4 weeks. Shipments cannot be made to a post office box, an APO address or outside the 50 United States. You may update your mailing address by calling your Financial Institution.
All rewards are subject to availability. Reward items may be discontinued or withdrawn without notice. Should an item be discontinued, it will be replaced with an item of equal or greater value or you will be advised of unavailability so that you can make an alternate selection.
A merchandise item can only be exchanged in the event that it arrives in defective or damaged condition. Be sure to note any exceptions, damages, or shortages on the delivery receipt before signing to accept gift/freight shipment. Instructions on how to return defective or damaged items are included with your gift. If you need additional information, please call the BankRewards Redemption Center. Items may only be returned within 30 days of receipt.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW are responsible for lost or stolen correspondence, documents, or certificates.
You, as a Cardholder, have sole responsibility for any charges over and above the stated value of a gift card or gift certificate.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website


5,000 points when you sign up for direct deposit
5,000 points with your first online bill payment or automatic payment from checking.
Up to 10,000 points for Visa® Check Card signature purchases in your first 30 days - 1,000 points per signature purchase, up to 10 purchases.


IBD note: This RewardsNow demo account implies that you can exchange 19000 out of 20000 bonus points for $150 in Best Buy gift certificates ($100 GC for 12000 points and $50 GC for 7000 points).

Bonus Terms as copied from Bank Rewads Website:

Terms and Conditions
These Rules govern your participation in the BankRewards® Program (also referred to as the “Program”). Your participation in this Program enables you to earn points that may be redeemed for various rewards.
“Cardholder” means an individual that has received an enrolled Visa® Check Card and/or a Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards and/or a Home Equity Card and/or a Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card (also referred to as a “Card”). By using or accepting a Card, you (as a Cardholder) agree to these Rules and any changes, additions, or deletions to them. Visit the BankRewards web site by visiting your Financial Institution’s website and clicking on the BankRewards link. The BankRewards toll-free number is 1-888 4 BNK RWD (1-888 426-5793) (also referred to as the “BankRewards Redemption Center”).

RewardsNOW, Inc. manages and administers the Program through Metavante Corporation. Your Financial Institution, RewardsNOW and Metavante are not affiliates. Card transactions are subject to other applicable agreements you have with your Financial Institution.

General

The BankRewards Program is offered at the sole discretion of your Financial Institution and Metavante. They reserve the right to change these rules at any time, for any reason, and without notice, and this includes the right to suspend or end the program, or change redemption of outstanding rewards. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante assume any liability whatsoever for these changes.
Cards and related accounts may be subject to fees and charges in accordance with the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
In the event of Cardholder fraud, abuse of the Program privileges, or violation of the Rules (for example, any attempt to sell, exchange, or transfer points or any instrument exchangeable for points), your Financial Institution and/or Metavante, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel your participation in the Program.
You are responsible for any personal tax liability related to participation in the Program or as a result of points earned or redeemed.
The Program is void where prohibited by law.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante is responsible for managing or administering the Program or providing services under the Program. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will be responsible for errors or omissions in any Program document. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will have any liability to you or any other Cardholder arising from, or related to, the services or rewards.
You (and any other beneficiary of the program) agree that neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW will be liable for, and you release, discharge, and hold harmless your Financial Institution, Metavante, and RewardsNOW or anyone who acted on behalf of your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, from any and all claims of any sort, type, kind, or nature that you may have against your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, arising out of or in any way relating to your participation in the program or its rewards – including (but not limited to) claims for or due to personal injury, property damage, accident, sickness, delay, cancellation, postponement, inconvenience, penalty, refund, or other irregularities that may occur or that may be caused by any provider of services or rewards or any person not under the direct supervision and control of your Financial Institution or Metavante.
Your Financial Institution and/or Metavante reserve the right to interpret Program Rules and policies and will be the final authority on point credits and reward qualifications.
Earning Points
Cardholders will earn one point for every two U.S. dollars ($2) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Check Card, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Home Equity Card and one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Periodically promotional points may be offered for certain products or activities.
“Net purchases” are defined as the dollar value of goods and services purchased with a Card beginning with the first day of the statement cycle that includes Cardholder’s Enrollment Date, minus any credits, returns, or other adjustments as reflected on monthly statements.
Transactions excluded from point calculation include the following:
ATM withdrawals, PIN based transactions, Cash Advances and convenience checks except as otherwise permitted in special promotional offers.
Internet lottery, betting or gaming transactions or any illegal transactions.
Any fees and card-related charges posted to a Rewards Card account including
ATM fees as outlined in the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
Negative points will post on a statement if returns or credits exceed purchases. Points may not be purchased.
Points may be earned only if the applicable account is in good standing. A Card account is not in good standing if closed or suspended. If the account is closed by you or your Financial Institution for any reason, all points that were accumulated but unused will be forfeited immediately.
Point accrual will begin upon the first day of the calendar month that includes the Cardholder’s Enrollment Date. No other retroactive points will be awarded.
The number of points a Cardholder can earn in a calendar year is unlimited.
Points earned will be credited on a monthly basis. To view your current balance, visit the web site or call the BankRewards Redemption Center.
Points will expire at the end of the third calendar year after the year in which they were earned. Points and rewards are not considered your property and are generally not transferable upon death, as part of a legal settlement, or as part of a domestic relations issue.
Redeeming Points
Points may be redeemed for a variety of rewards, as indicated in the BankRewards catalog or on the web site.
When you are ready to redeem points, visit the web site to select your reward, or call the BankRewards Redemption Center for all redemption inquiries and orders. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
The BankRewards points earned on the Visa® BusinessRewards CheckCard by all Cardholders will be combined into a single BankRewards account. Only one designated individual may have access to redeem the points.
Only eligible travel purchases made with an enrolled card will qualify for a rebate. Your credit will appear on your card statement in the month following receipt of your travel rebate certificate and receipts by the BankRewards Redemption Center. All minimum payments must be made while awaiting your credit.
Travel certificates must be redeemed in increments of 2,500 points with a minimum of 5,000 points. The minimum number of points to be redeemed for merchandise is 2,500 points and for gift cards is 2,000 points. The point redemption levels for merchandise and gift cards can be found on the web site or in the BankRewards catalog. Travel rebate certificates are valid for one year.
Points may be redeemed only from accounts that are open and in good standing as stated in the “Earning Points” section above.
Points redeemed and/or expired, if applicable, will be based on a first-in, first-out basis.
All redemptions are sent to the billing address on the account. UPS or USPS will usually deliver your item within 2-4 weeks. Shipments cannot be made to a post office box, an APO address or outside the 50 United States. You may update your mailing address by calling your Financial Institution.
All rewards are subject to availability. Reward items may be discontinued or withdrawn without notice. Should an item be discontinued, it will be replaced with an item of equal or greater value or you will be advised of unavailability so that you can make an alternate selection.
A merchandise item can only be exchanged in the event that it arrives in defective or damaged condition. Be sure to note any exceptions, damages, or shortages on the delivery receipt before signing to accept gift/freight shipment. Instructions on how to return defective or damaged items are included with your gift. If you need additional information, please call the BankRewards Redemption Center. Items may only be returned within 30 days of receipt.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW are responsible for lost or stolen correspondence, documents, or certificates.
You, as a Cardholder, have sole responsibility for any charges over and above the stated value of a gift card or gift certificate.

Link to promo page


5,000 points when you sign up for direct deposit.
5,000 points with your first online bill payment or automatic payment from checking.
Up to 10,000 points for Visa® Check Card signature purchases in your first 30 days - 1,000 points per net signature purchase, up to 10 purchases.



IBD note: This RewardsNow demo account implies that you can exchange 19000 out of 20000 bonus points for $150 in Best Buy gift certificates ($100 GC for 12000 points and $50 GC for 7000 points).

Bonus terms as copied from Bank Rewards Website on 9/2/08:

Terms and Conditions
These Rules govern your participation in the BankRewards® Program (also referred to as the “Program”). Your participation in this Program enables you to earn points that may be redeemed for various rewards.
“Cardholder” means an individual that has received an enrolled Visa® Check Card and/or a Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards and/or a Home Equity Card and/or a Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card (also referred to as a “Card”). By using or accepting a Card, you (as a Cardholder) agree to these Rules and any changes, additions, or deletions to them. Visit the BankRewards web site by visiting your Financial Institution’s website and clicking on the BankRewards link. The BankRewards toll-free number is 1-888 4 BNK RWD (1-888 426-5793) (also referred to as the “BankRewards Redemption Center”).

RewardsNOW, Inc. manages and administers the Program through Metavante Corporation. Your Financial Institution, RewardsNOW and Metavante are not affiliates. Card transactions are subject to other applicable agreements you have with your Financial Institution.

General

The BankRewards Program is offered at the sole discretion of your Financial Institution and Metavante. They reserve the right to change these rules at any time, for any reason, and without notice, and this includes the right to suspend or end the program, or change redemption of outstanding rewards. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante assume any liability whatsoever for these changes.
Cards and related accounts may be subject to fees and charges in accordance with the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
In the event of Cardholder fraud, abuse of the Program privileges, or violation of the Rules (for example, any attempt to sell, exchange, or transfer points or any instrument exchangeable for points), your Financial Institution and/or Metavante, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel your participation in the Program.
You are responsible for any personal tax liability related to participation in the Program or as a result of points earned or redeemed.
The Program is void where prohibited by law.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante is responsible for managing or administering the Program or providing services under the Program. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will be responsible for errors or omissions in any Program document. Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante will have any liability to you or any other Cardholder arising from, or related to, the services or rewards.
You (and any other beneficiary of the program) agree that neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW will be liable for, and you release, discharge, and hold harmless your Financial Institution, Metavante, and RewardsNOW or anyone who acted on behalf of your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, from any and all claims of any sort, type, kind, or nature that you may have against your Financial Institution, Metavante, or RewardsNOW, arising out of or in any way relating to your participation in the program or its rewards – including (but not limited to) claims for or due to personal injury, property damage, accident, sickness, delay, cancellation, postponement, inconvenience, penalty, refund, or other irregularities that may occur or that may be caused by any provider of services or rewards or any person not under the direct supervision and control of your Financial Institution or Metavante.
Your Financial Institution and/or Metavante reserve the right to interpret Program Rules and policies and will be the final authority on point credits and reward qualifications.
Earning Points
Cardholders will earn one point for every two U.S. dollars ($2) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Check Card, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® Platinum Credit Card with BankRewards, one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Home Equity Card and one point for every one U.S. dollar ($1) in eligible net purchases made on their Visa® BusinessRewards Check Card rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Periodically promotional points may be offered for certain products or activities.
“Net purchases” are defined as the dollar value of goods and services purchased with a Card beginning with the first day of the statement cycle that includes Cardholder’s Enrollment Date, minus any credits, returns, or other adjustments as reflected on monthly statements.
Transactions excluded from point calculation include the following:
ATM withdrawals, PIN based transactions, Cash Advances and convenience checks except as otherwise permitted in special promotional offers.
Internet lottery, betting or gaming transactions or any illegal transactions.
Any fees and card-related charges posted to a Rewards Card account including
ATM fees as outlined in the applicable agreements and fee schedules.
Negative points will post on a statement if returns or credits exceed purchases. Points may not be purchased.
Points may be earned only if the applicable account is in good standing. A Card account is not in good standing if closed or suspended. If the account is closed by you or your Financial Institution for any reason, all points that were accumulated but unused will be forfeited immediately.
Point accrual will begin upon the first day of the calendar month that includes the Cardholder’s Enrollment Date. No other retroactive points will be awarded.
The number of points a Cardholder can earn in a calendar year is unlimited.
Points earned will be credited on a monthly basis. To view your current balance, visit the web site or call the BankRewards Redemption Center.
Points will expire at the end of the third calendar year after the year in which they were earned. Points and rewards are not considered your property and are generally not transferable upon death, as part of a legal settlement, or as part of a domestic relations issue.
Redeeming Points
Points may be redeemed for a variety of rewards, as indicated in the BankRewards catalog or on the web site.
When you are ready to redeem points, visit the web site to select your reward, or call the BankRewards Redemption Center for all redemption inquiries and orders. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
The BankRewards points earned on the Visa® BusinessRewards CheckCard by all Cardholders will be combined into a single BankRewards account. Only one designated individual may have access to redeem the points.
Only eligible travel purchases made with an enrolled card will qualify for a rebate. Your credit will appear on your card statement in the month following receipt of your travel rebate certificate and receipts by the BankRewards Redemption Center. All minimum payments must be made while awaiting your credit.
Travel certificates must be redeemed in increments of 2,500 points with a minimum of 5,000 points. The minimum number of points to be redeemed for merchandise is 2,500 points and for gift cards is 2,000 points. The point redemption levels for merchandise and gift cards can be found on the web site or in the BankRewards catalog. Travel rebate certificates are valid for one year.
Points may be redeemed only from accounts that are open and in good standing as stated in the “Earning Points” section above.
Points redeemed and/or expired, if applicable, will be based on a first-in, first-out basis.
All redemptions are sent to the billing address on the account. UPS or USPS will usually deliver your item within 2-4 weeks. Shipments cannot be made to a post office box, an APO address or outside the 50 United States. You may update your mailing address by calling your Financial Institution.
All rewards are subject to availability. Reward items may be discontinued or withdrawn without notice. Should an item be discontinued, it will be replaced with an item of equal or greater value or you will be advised of unavailability so that you can make an alternate selection.
A merchandise item can only be exchanged in the event that it arrives in defective or damaged condition. Be sure to note any exceptions, damages, or shortages on the delivery receipt before signing to accept gift/freight shipment. Instructions on how to return defective or damaged items are included with your gift. If you need additional information, please call the BankRewards Redemption Center. Items may only be returned within 30 days of receipt.
Neither your Financial Institution nor Metavante nor RewardsNOW are responsible for lost or stolen correspondence, documents, or certificates.
You, as a Cardholder, have sole responsibility for any charges over and above the stated value of a gift card or gift certificate.

Link to promo info on another forum

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

$50 Free Groceries. Free Checking.

Bonus Terms as copied from Banks website on 9/2/08:

Offer is available to individuals and small businesses without a TCF Checking account in the past 90 days. Offer is not open to TCF National Bank Arizona customers. This is a limited time offer. TCF reserves the right to substitute a premium of equal value. Limit one card per customer. The value will be reported to the recipient as interest income on Form 1099-INT. Customer is responsible for all applicable taxes. Gift Card will be awarded at the time of eligible account opening. Please allow up to 4 weeks for grocery card delivery if opening an account online.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Receive a Free $25 iTunes® gift card when opening a new student relationship checking account.

Bonus terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/27/08:


1 A $10.00 minimum balance is required to open this account. Enrollment in a Student Relationship Package under the terms of a CSB Plus, Gold or Platinum Package is also required. If the account is inactive for a period of six months, a $3.00 monthly inactivity fee will be charged. There is no monthly fee for the first five years from the account opening date. After five years, the account will revert to a non-Student CSB Relationship Package according to the CSB Plus, Gold or Platinum Package you are enrolled in, and a monthly maintenance fee will be charged if the average monthly balance falls below the required minimum for the enrolled package. See the Personal Account Fee Schedule for current fees for Relationship Banking packages.

2 To receive the iTunes® Gift Card, you must pick up and activate your new Cambridge Savings Debit Card at any CSB Banking Center. Limit one iTunes Gift Card per customer. iPod® is a registered Trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple is not a sponsor or participant of this promotion. All tax liabilities for this special offer are the sole responsibility of the customer who receives the cash reward. Offer ends October 15, 2008.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Receive a $50 Bonus when opening a new checking account.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

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Recieve a $50 Bonus when opening a new checking account.

Bonus Terms as copied from Banks Website on 8/25/08:

One cash bonus per personal checking account for activating direct deposit within 90 days of account opening or for authorizing an initial deposit by ACH during the online account application. Bonus will be credited to the account after the first such deposit is made and will be reported as income for tax purposes. Bonus offer limited to one per customer, may vary by product and region, is subject to change at any time in our sole discretion without notice, and is not available to employees of M&T Bank or any of its affiliates.

Terms from the bank website:

Now, when you open any new Checking Account and
establish Direct Deposit, you’ll get a FREE $50 Gas Card.

Bonus Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/24/08:
One gas card offer per account, to be given upon receipt of confirmation of first
Direct Deposit. Not to be combined with any other offer.
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Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Receive a $100 Bonus when opening a new interest checking account.

Bonus Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/25/08:
ΔLimited time offer. Offer subject to change without notice. This offer requires a $100 minimum opening deposit of new money. New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit at Eisenhower Bank or Broadway Bank. Earn interest on a daily collected balance of $1,000 or greater. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 0.10% for Premium and Patriot Checking and 0.20% for Five Star Checking as of January 28, 2008 and is subject to change without notice. Fees may reduce earnings. To qualify for the $100, you must open a new checking account and initiate a repeating direct deposit such as payroll, pension or Social Security. The first direct deposit must be completed within 30 calendar days of account opening. The $100 will be deposited into your new account within 45 days after the initial direct deposit and is not considered part of the minimum opening balance. Checking account must remain open for a minimum of six months or the reward will be debited from the account at closing. $100 gift is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form1099-INT. Gift is non-transferable. One $100 gift per household. See a representative for details.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website


Terms from the bank website as of 11/1/08:

Sign up for Direct Deposit—earn $40
Make direct deposits to your account with a minimum of $500 a month for 2 consecutive months and we’ll give you $40.

Pay your bills online—earn $30
Enroll in FREE Online Banking and Bill Payer, pay a minimum of 3 bills per month for 2 consecutive months and we’ll give you $30.

Use your Visa® Check Card—earn $20
Order a Visa Check card when you open your account and make 10 purchases or payments with your card for 2 consecutive months and get $20 credited to your account.

Sign up for e-statements—earn $10
Enroll in FREE Online Banking and agree to accept e-statements—get an easy $10.

And you still get a great free gift, plus up to an additional $25** when you give us your checks and/or check card from your current account at another financial institution.



Offer available May 12, 2008 through December 31, 2008, and applies to new personal checking accounts opened at a HomeStreet Bank branch only. Business accounts and accounts opened online do not qualify for this offer. HomeStreet Bank reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Current HomeStreet Bank personal checking account holders and HomeStreet employees and their families are not eligible for this promotion. Offer is limited to one account per household and cannot be combined with any other offer. The account must be in good standing to qualify for cash rewards, which will be applied as interest and credited to the account within 30 days of conditions being met. The account holder will be responsible for tax implications.

All accounts are subject to HomeStreet Bank’s customary fees for stop-payments, insufficient funds, returned items, dormant fees, automatic transfer and other miscellaneous services. Accounts closed by the customer within 90 days of opening are subject to a $15 early closure fee.

**$2 per pad up to $15 for checks and $10 for check card when checks and check card are ordered on your new account.

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Moving all your accounts to Metairie Bank has never been easier and we'll even give you a $50 Bonus*.

Bonus terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/25/08:


Present this certificate to a Personal Banker at any Metairie Bank location when opening your new Free Checking account and set-up direct deposit . Limited time offer. Offer expires on date listed above. Metairie Bank Free Checking with Direct Deposit requires a $50 minimum opening deposit of new money (money not currently held by Metairie Bank) to qualify for the $50 bonus . Limit one personal checking account-related reward per customer. Offer not available on account conversions or in combination with any other offer. To qualify for the $50 bonus you must open a
new checking account and initiate a repeating direct deposit such as payroll, Social Security or other Government benefits. The first direct deposit must be completed within 60 calendar days of account opening. The $50 bonus will be deposited into your new account within 6-8 weeks after the initial direct deposit and is not considered part of the minimum opening Balance. Checking account must remain open for a minimum of six months or the bonus will be debited for the account at closing. If the $50 is not available in the account at the time the account is closed before the six-month period, the account will be debited leaving a negative balance. This balance will be reported to ChexSystems. Account is subject to approval. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.


1. Open your new Metairie Bank Checking Account:
You can open an account by visiting any of our branch .

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2. Stop using your old account:
Just let all of your checks clear. We’ll pay you $10.00 for your unused checks, debit cards and deposit slips and destroy them for you.

3. Move your Direct Deposits to your new account:
Once your checking account is opened, you will want to change any direct deposits to your new account. Also, you'll need to inform companies who make direct deposits on your behalf to use the new account. You can use the Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form to notify these companies of the change. Print one form for each direct deposit, fill it out and send it to the company making your deposits.

Note: For social security direct deposits, changes may be made by calling Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

4. Move your Automatic Withdrawals to your New Account:
You will want to change any automatic payments that are being drafted from your old account. You will need to notify the companies making those drafts of the change in accounts.

Feel free to use the Automatic Payment/Deposit Switch Form to notify these companies of the change. Print a form for each company making an automatic payment/deposit. Fill it out and send it to the company making the payment/deposit.

5. Close your old account:
You can do this by sending a written notice to close your old checking account using the Account Closing Form.

If, after all your checks have cleared there is a balance that remains, your previous bank will send you a check for the remaining balance. The Account Balance Worksheet is provided to easily assist you in calculating your balance.

6. New Account Conversion Check List:
To make the account switch process as easy as possible, your Metairie Bank Switch kit includes a Convenient Check List to guide you though a simple and orderly process.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Receive one free gift card when you open a Business Checking Account. A minimum balance of $500 is required to obtain the offer. A $30 penalty may apply for accounts closed within 90 days. Gift card has a value of $25 each. Offer is limited to one gift card per household. Limited time offer or while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Link to bonus info

Terms from the bank website as of 9/5/08:

Offer subject to qualification. Limit one $50 bonus per household. To qualify for your $50 bonus, you must open and fund a new personal Wells Fargo checking account with a minimum initial deposit of $100 (not including the $50 bonus) by October 17, 2008. The $50 bonus is available with all Wells Fargo checking accounts, including non-interest-earning checking accounts, except for Wells Fargo College Checking®, Wells Fargo Teen CheckingSM and Wells Fargo Opportunity Checking® accounts. The $50 bonus will be deposited to your new Wells Fargo checking account within 45 days of opening. Limit one offer per household. This offer is only available to consumers in the household that received the special mailing from Wells Fargo Bank, and is not transferable. Offer expires 10/17/2008. © 2008 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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Open a Washington Mutual IRA through WaMu Investments with as little as $250, then set up automatic monthly IRA contributions for at least $100 per month from your Washington Mutual consumer checking account—and you'll get a $100 contribution reward toward your new Retirement Made Easy IRA account.


Bonus Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/24/08:

*Offer is available in participating Washington Mutual locations, may not be combined with any other offer and is subject to change without notice. Employees of Washington Mutual and its affiliates are not eligible. You are not eligible if you already have or have had a Washington Mutual IRA, administered by either Washington Mutual or WaMu Investments, Inc. in the last 90 days or have previously taken advantage of a Retirement Made Easy reward offer.

Your $100 Contribution Reward will be contributed no later than 30 days after the completion of your first automatic contribution from your Washington Mutual consumer checking account to your Retirement Made Easy IRA. Your first automatic contribution must be no later than one month following plan opening. The Reward will be reported as a contribution in the year in which it is made by us, which may be different than the year in which you establish your IRA. You are responsible for ensuring that your annual contributions, including initial and subsequent contributions, automatic contributions and our Contribution Reward, do not exceed your annual contribution limit.

You are responsible for maintaining sufficient funds in your WaMu consumer checking account so the $100 minimum monthly automatic contribution from the checking account to your IRA can be completed. We'll waive the Standard Annual Maintenance Fee while you continue to make these monthly contributions. If you do not succesfully make at least 12 consecutive monthly automatic contributions immediately following establishment of your IRA from your checking account as described above: the Reward may be reversed and reported as a distribution which may have adverse tax consequences to you; and, Standard Annual Maintenance Fees, as applicable to your IRA offered through WaMu Investments, Inc. will apply going forward and there will be no proration.

Certain restrictions and conditions apply. Except as otherwise noted, all standard fees, including any termination fee, apply. Not all tax advantages may be available to you. Questions as they relate to your specific tax situation should be directed to your professional tax advisor. Washington Mutual Bank is the Trustee of Washington Mutual IRAs; certain IRAs are administered on Trustee's behalf by WaMu Investments, Inc.

Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Terms:

*Receive $100 when you open a qualified checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $100.00. This offer is limited to one $100 bonus per household. Other terms and conditions may apply. Account holder is responsible for any tax liability associated with this bonus.

** Receive $10 cash bonus when you open a statement savings account with a minimum of $500.00 opening deposit. Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are subject to change without notice but were 2.0% APY on account balances under $500 and 2.50% APY on account balances $500 and over as of 1/02/09. Fees may reduce earnings. This offer is limited to one $10 bonus per household. Accounts closed within 12 months may be assessed an early closure fee and other terms and conditions apply. Account holder is responsible for any tax liability associated with this bonus.

Terms:

$50 Bonus for opening a new Green Checking Account.

Bonus Terms as Copied from Bank's Website as of 8/24/08:

The $50 bonus offer is limited to new Green Accounts. A $100 minimum deposit is
required. The bonus will be paid within 10 business days of account opening, and may be
reported as interest earned on current year 1099. There will be a charge of $25 if the
account is closed within the first three statement cycles. Offer may be modified or withdrawn
at any time without notice.


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Link to bonus page on Bank's Website

Open a Sovereign Free Student Checking account by September 5th with a $10 or more initial deposit, sign up for a Visa CheckCard, and get a $25 iTunes® gift card.

Bonus Terms as Copied from Bank's Webite on 8/24/08:

To get your iTunes® gift card, open this account by September 5, 2008, with a minimum opening deposit of $10 and request a Visa CheckCard. You will receive a $25 iTunes® Gift Card within 75 days after you open your account. Your account must be in good standing in order to receive your bonus credit. One $25 music download card per customer. The $25 value of the iTunes® Gift Card will be reported to the IRS as interest. Funds for opening deposit must come from another financial institution. Current personal checking customers or anyone who has had a personal checking account with Sovereign Bank or any of its divisions in the last 60 days are not eligible for this offer. Current employees of Sovereign Bank or any of its divisions are also not eligible for this offer. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Open a checking account at First United Bank, bring in a non-perishable food item and we’ll give you $50 and Crete Food Pantry $50!

Bonus Terms as Copied from Bank's Website as of 8/24/08:

Limited time offer for new checking accounts. Must be 18 years of age. Must be a new First United Bank customer. Opening balance is $100. Each $50 is considered earned interest subject to reporting on a form 1099. Account must remain open for at least one year.


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Apply now for our ParagonOne account and you could be that much closer to $50*! When you are approved for all four products that make up our ParagonOne account, you’ll receive $25. Add or increase Direct Deposit to your Share Draft (Checking) account to $150 or more per pay and receive an additional $25. That’s $50 in cash. Apply online at www.paragononeaccount.com, stop by your nearest branch or call (800) 222-8877.

Terms as copied from bank's website as of 8/24/08:

Credit union membership is required. Member must be approved for all four products
that make up the ParagonOne account. Member must be in good standing.
Minimum balance of $150 must be maintained in Share Draft (Checking) account.
One gift certificate per person. Cannot be combined with any other ParagonOne
offer. Please allow 6 – 8 weeks after direct deposit has hit your Share Draft
(Checking) account for promotional funds to be deposited into your Share (Savings)
account. Share Draft (Checking) account and direct deposit must be maintained for
at least 6 months, otherwise we reserve the right to charge back the amount of this
offer. Ask a representative for a complete membership and offer details.

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Sign up for Direct Deposit and receive a $50 Bonus.

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$50 Bonus When you open a new Checking Account with Direct Deposit or add Direct Deposit to your existing Checking Account!

Ask for the PalmCoast50 special
OFFICE: GL52111.4 Direct Deposit

Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 24/8/08:

This offer requires you to a) open a new checking account with a debit card and initiate direct deposit of at least $500 per month, or initiate a new direct deposit of at least $500 per month to an existing SCCU checking account. New or existing checking accounts
accepting this offer must have a debit card or have a debit card issued to qualify for the $50 cash. This offer is not available to SCCU checking accounts that already have a direct deposit of at least $500. The $50 will be deposited into your checking account after
your Direct Deposit has begun. Your Direct Deposit can not be discontinued nor drop below a minimum of $500 per month prior to December 31, 2008 or the account will be charged $50. This offer is valid from 5/15/08 until 9/15/08 only for accounts opened
or Direct Deposit started in either of the two Palm Coast SCCU branches. Offer may be withdrawn by SCCU at any time.

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How to get your $150:
Open any Compass checking account online with a free Visa Check Card
Get $3 each time you use your Check Card for qualifying transactions up to 50
Other helpful things to remember:
Purchases must be for at least $10
Purchases must be made within first 45 days of opening the account
Minimum of 10 transactions, paid up to 50 transactions
Cash bonus will be paid within 120 days
PIN transactions do NOT qualify for cash bonus
(learn more about "qualifying transactions")


Bonus Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/18/08:
For a limited time, get a new Compass Visa Check Card when you open a new consumer checking account and receive up to $150. Must be a new Compass consumer checking client. Checking account must be opened online. Minimum opening deposit of $25 required. Accounts and Check Cards subject to approval. You must be a U.S. citizen of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico or Texas to open a checking account online with Compass Bank. This offer is only available to new Compass checking account clients who make at least 10 qualifying check card purchases.

You will earn a $3 bonus for each qualifying Check Card transaction (up to 50) made during the first 45 days your account is open. Minimum of 10 qualifying transactions to receive bonus. Minimum transaction amount of $10 for purchase to qualify. Bonus will be paid on or before 120 days from account opening. Does not apply to existing accounts. Limit one per household. Bonus may be subject to IRS reporting.

*Qualifying purchase: For the purposes of this offer, a "qualifying purchase" is any signature-based purchase, Internet purchase, phone or mail-order purchase, bill payment, contactless purchase (purchases made by holding your Visa card or other device up to a secure reader instead of swiping your card), or small dollar purchase for which you are not required to sign, which is processed or submitted through the Visa U.S.A. Inc. payment system. A Qualifying Purchase does not include a purchase made using a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or purchase you initiate through identification technology that substitutes for a PIN.

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Offer qualifications: This limited-time offer is available only to individuals who currently do not have a Compass personal checking account, and who have not received a promotional gift within the past 12 months from Compass. This offer is limited to one gift per household and cannot be combined with any other special offer. U.S. residents of states other than Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Texas, individuals under the age of 18 (19 in Alabama) and Compass Bank employees are not eligible.

Opening your account: All checking accounts and check cards are opened subject to approval. Minimum $25 deposit required to open checking account. See the terms of our checking accounts, including any annual percentage yield.

Qualifying for your bonus: In order to qualify, you must register for this offer online, complete an online application, open a new Compass personal checking account and obtain a check card with your new account. To earn your bonus, you must make at least 10 qualifying check card purchases of $10.00 or more within 45 days of opening your new account. You will earn a $3 bonus for each qualifying check card purchase up to 50 for a maximum of $150 during this time period. A qualifying check card purchase is any signature-based purchase, Internet purchase, phone or mail-order purchase, bill payment, contactless purchase (purchases made by holding your Visa card or other device up to a secure reader instead of swiping your card), or small dollar purchase for which you are not required to sign, which is processed or submitted through the Visa U.S.A. Inc. payment system. A Qualifying Purchase does not include a purchase made using a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or purchase you initiate through identification technology that substitutes for a PIN. To qualify, you must follow all of the steps exactly as described in our offer and meet all of these terms and conditions. The information you provide in registering for this offer must match the information used to open the new Compass checking account. Checking accounts applied for, or opened in, a Compass branch are not eligible for this offer. You do not qualify if you register for this offer online in a Compass branch office or complete an online Personal Checking application in a Compass branch office. We will accept one registration per household. If multiple registrations are received, only the first registrant will be accepted if terms and conditions are met. Others registrations from household do not qualify.

Requesting your bonus: After opening your new Compass checking account and receiving your check card, go to www.compassbank.com/go/150offer within 30 days of registering for this offer to request your cash gift. Compass Bank will verify that the account was opened, does not have a negative balance and that at least 10 qualifying check card purchases were made with the associated check card(s). Verification can take up to 120 days. If the account has a negative balance, Compass Bank will allow the applicant seven business days to remedy the issue in order to qualify for the gift or the offer is void. Once the account and check card activity has been verified, you will receive an email from Compass Bank notifying you of your status and if approved, the date and amount of your cash deposit. To ensure timely delivery of email to your inbox, please add [email protected] to your trusted email senders list.

By participating in this offer you acknowledge that Compass Bank may report the value of the cash gift to the IRS if required by law.

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Link to promo page on Bank's Website

Open a new checking account and receive $50, upon closure of your old checking account you will receive an additional $50.

Bonus Terms as copied from Bank's Website on 8/18/08:

Member FDIC. *$100 maximum bonus per household when Simply Switch requirements are met. May not be combined with any other offer. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice. You may receive a 1099-INT statement reflecting your account bonuses.