FYI: Those who set up a direct deposit to that account, do not have to pay a monthly fee for Interest Checking.
Just open account by February 27, 2009.
Standard minimum opening deposit of $10.
request a Sovereign VisaŽ CheckCard ("CheckCard").
Make 6 CheckCard purchases within 60 days after you open your account, and you will receive a credit of $100 to your new checking account within 15 days after the expiration of this 60-day period.
You also get APY of 0.05% with an account balance of less than $5,000. Or 0.02% if the balance is $5,000 and above. This is for Sovereign Bank Premier Checking and Business Owner Premier Checking only.
Bonuses exists for other account types.
Bonuses are for new account holders only.
http://www.sovereign...ec...ov&pos=bbp