IBD note: The following info about a $25 bonus for 5% ING Direct Electric Orange checking account was posted by member tradersam on FW. (I am not sure if one would have to be a former Netbank customer in order to get the bonus)
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Reference Code NET226
Expiration 11/15/2007
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As you probably know by now, ING DIRECT recently acquired Net Bank's FDIC-insured deposits. We're currently working on transitioning these accounts to ING DIRECT.
In the meantime, we want to give you an opportunity to speed up the process, simplify your account conversion and earn money for doing it! When you open Electric Orange (our version of NetBank's checking account) before 11/15/07 using the Reference Code below, you'll receive a $25 bonus!
Electric Orange delivers the access and convenience of checking with the earning power of savings.
* Earn high interest
o 5.00% APY on balances of $100,000 or more
o 4.90% APY on balances between $50,000 and $100,000
o 3.50% APY on balances up to $50,000
(APYs stated above apply to your entire balance)
* Free ATM access at over 32,000 locations nationwide
* A MasterCard® Debit Card for purchases and ATM access
* Free online Bill Pay, Direct Deposit and Electric Checks
* No monthly fees and no minimum balance requirements
Apply for your Electric Orange today
(be sure to use Reference Code NET226 to get your $25 bonus)
When you open your account online, you'll make an electronic deposit from your existing checking account (you can use your NetBank account). The initial deposit will create an electronic link between your ING DIRECT account and your checking account, which we call your 'linked' account. You can link up to 3 non-ING DIRECT personal checking accounts. This electronic link allows you to easily transfer money between all of your ING DIRECT account(s) and your linked checking account for free.
At ING DIRECT, our transactions are made using the Automated Clearing House (ACH), the same system used for direct deposits. To transfer money to and from your ING DIRECT account(s), you simply go online or call to initiate the transaction. Generally transactions take 2-3 business days to be completed.
So start earning and making more today! Visit ingdirect.com to open your ING DIRECT account and get a $25 bonus for getting the ball rolling.
Once again, welcome to ING DIRECT.
All quoted rates are variable Annual Percentage Yields effective as of 9/19/07. Bonus only available for new accounts with a new Customer as primary owner. Only one bonus will be provided per household. $25 bonus will be deposited into your account 45 days after the account is opened and will begin to earn interest and be available for withdrawal at that time. Valid through 11/15/07 - do it today!
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