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[markber]

Thanks vivyip for letting me know about this bonus.

LINK


Terms:

For a limited time only, come to PNC Bank and get $101 for opening a new qualifying checking account with Direct Deposit1

Here are even more great reasons to switch:

Free, unlimited access at over 3,600 PNC Bank ATMs2
Free online banking and web bill payment3
Free PNC Check Card with VISA® Extras
Free online check images4
Click here to open your new account online, or for more information, stop by any branch or call 1-877-CALL- PNC.

1.Limited time offer for a new PNC customer who opens a new PNC Bank Choice®, Premium®, or Digital Checking account with an approved recurring Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit must be received by June 30, 2005. The $101 bonus will be credited to the account within the first full statement cycle after direct deposit has been received. May not be combined with other offers.
2.For Choice plan, PNC Bank charges may apply for use of another financial institution’s or ATM operator’s ATMs. For Premium or Digital plans, PNC Bank charges do not apply. However, for all mentioned plans, other financial institutions or ATM operators may charge for using their ATMs.
3.There may be a fee for certain services offered through Account Link. Please see Consumer Schedule of Service Charges and Fees.
4.Free self-service online view of most recent images of cancelled checks and deposit tickets, up to 90 days. See our Consumer Schedule of Service Charges and Fees-Images and Copies for information on online images.
Offer may be modified or withdrawn at any time without prior notice and may vary by market

[mir322]

Has anyone opened this account yet? Can you share your experiences?

Miriam

[propcgamer]

i have opened one and mailed the forms in early last week, have not heard from them yet.

[mir322]

i have opened one and mailed the forms in early last week, have not heard from them yet.

Would you mind updating us on what happens?

Thanks,
Miriam

[rockjr]

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried? I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult. Principal Bank was a breeze.

[markber]

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried?  I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult.  Principal Bank was a breeze.

I am curious what exactly went wrong with opening account online. Did online account application form failed to work properly? Thanks. Mark.

[rockjr]

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried?  I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult.  Principal Bank was a breeze.

I am curious what exactly went wrong with opening account online. Did online account application form failed to work properly? Thanks. Mark.

I figured out why I was having trouble. My Internet Security software and firewall were blocking a lot of stuff on the bank's site.

I decided it wasn't worth signing up. I'd need to keep a minimum of $4,000 in all of my PNC Bank accounts to avoid monthly service fees, and I'm not willing to tie up that much of my money in a bank that's not easy for me to access.

[markber]

It looks like you can get the bonus with Digital checking too. This account does not require to keep a balance to avoid a monthly fee. You will need to have a direct deposit and active bill payment (once a month) to have it without a charge.

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried?  I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult.  Principal Bank was a breeze.

I am curious what exactly went wrong with opening account online. Did online account application form failed to work properly? Thanks. Mark.

I figured out why I was having trouble. My Internet Security software and firewall were blocking a lot of stuff on the bank's site.

I decided it wasn't worth signing up. I'd need to keep a minimum of $4,000 in all of my PNC Bank accounts to avoid monthly service fees, and I'm not willing to tie up that much of my money in a bank that's not easy for me to access.

[rockjr]

Huh, I missed that, thanks.

Have you opened an account through PNC? If not, why not.

Rock

It looks like you can get the bonus with Digital checking too. This account does not require to keep a balance to avoid a monthly fee. You will need to have a direct deposit and active bill payment (once a month) to have it without a charge.

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried?  I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult.  Principal Bank was a breeze.

I am curious what exactly went wrong with opening account online. Did online account application form failed to work properly? Thanks. Mark.

I figured out why I was having trouble. My Internet Security software and firewall were blocking a lot of stuff on the bank's site.

I decided it wasn't worth signing up. I'd need to keep a minimum of $4,000 in all of my PNC Bank accounts to avoid monthly service fees, and I'm not willing to tie up that much of my money in a bank that's not easy for me to access.

[markber]

I did not open an account for personal reasons. They do not have anything to do with this particular bank or bonus. The bonus seems like a good deal to me. Although it may be difficult to simulate direct deposit to PNC bank with ACH transfers (from ING Direct, etc). According to fotomaniak, PNC online banking show differently ACH transfers and direct deposit. So you may have to setup a true direct deposit to PNC in order to get the bonus.

Huh, I missed that, thanks.

Have you opened an account through PNC?  If not, why not.

Rock

It looks like you can get the bonus with Digital checking too. This account does not require to keep a balance to avoid a monthly fee. You will need to have a direct deposit and active bill payment (once a month) to have it without a charge.

I tried to open an account online but something isn't cooperating - has anyone else tried?  I'm not opposed driving to a branch but it seems like this should not be so difficult.  Principal Bank was a breeze.

I am curious what exactly went wrong with opening account online. Did online account application form failed to work properly? Thanks. Mark.

I figured out why I was having trouble. My Internet Security software and firewall were blocking a lot of stuff on the bank's site.

I decided it wasn't worth signing up. I'd need to keep a minimum of $4,000 in all of my PNC Bank accounts to avoid monthly service fees, and I'm not willing to tie up that much of my money in a bank that's not easy for me to access.

[mir322]

You can also link your Paypal to the account. It'll count the initial two deposits as direct deposit. Got that from Fatwallet.com

[adityanm]

You can also link your Paypal to the account. It'll count the initial two deposits as direct deposit. Got that from Fatwallet.com

Is there any minimum for direct deposit?

[mir322]

You can also link your Paypal to the account. It'll count the initial two deposits as direct deposit. Got that from Fatwallet.com

Is there any minimum for direct deposit?

I'm not sure. Since the Paypal verification amounts are both less than one dollar, I wouldn't think so.

[adityanm]

I'm not sure. Since the Paypal verification amounts are both less than one dollar, I wouldn't think so.

I was talking about the condition to fullfil their direct deposit requirement.

It is doubtful that a deposit of $1 would be enough to avoid their service charge.

[adityanm]

T was talking about the condition to fullfil their direct deposit requirement.

It is doubtful that a deposit of $1 would be enough to avoid their service charge.

I called the bank and found the answer myself.
Minimum DD and bill pay is $25 per month which is within the paypal limit of $500.
I will withdraw funds from some other bank to pay pal and then deposit into PNC account.
$101 is not a bad deal for a little work and I opened the account today.
They even allow opening of account from Credit card up to $100. @1% that is an additional $1.