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It seems that banks are trying to one up one another for our business.

I see that Compass Bank is now offering an XM Satellite Radio, no activation fee and the 1st month free when you open a new checking account with them. The other condition is making two bill payments all within 45 days from registering.

Great time for the holidays for a cool gift (cost is about $80+ IMO). Here is the URL.

https://www.compassw...radio/index.jsp - To read all the terms and conditions.

Below are the checking features:

Free ATMs worldwide – including rebates of other bank’s ATM fees
Free online banking & bill pay
Free Checks for the life of the account
Free VISA® Check Card
Identity theft insurance
No minimum balance
No monthly maintenance fee
Unlimited check writing
And only $25 to open

The XM features are:

The Delphi XM Roady2® includes:
Over 150 Channels
TuneSelect™ alerts you when a favorite song is playing on another channel
Personal Stock Ticker
Built-In Wireless FM Modulator (No Cassette Player Required)
Mini-Micro Antenna, the tiniest available today
Listening at home or on the road
Home Kit Available
(Sold Separately)

It looks like Compass Bank is offering an amazon gift code or certificate again. The url is - Compass Bank $50 Amazon Offer

The terms are

The Amazon Gift Certificate is a limited time offer. Apply for an Amazon Gift Certificate between 8/1/05 through 8/31/05 and open and fund your new checking account within 30 days of applying for this offer. Offer is only available to individuals who have never previously received an Amazon Gift Certificate from Compass Bank. Limit one Amazon Gift Certificate per household. Non- U.S. residents and individuals under 18 years of age are not eligible. Accounts are subject to credit approval. Cannot be combined with any other special offer and does not apply to existing accounts. Compass Bank may report the Gift Certificate value of $50 to the IRS as required by law. Fee will apply for early closure of account.

I know Compass Bank is in six states and these offer is limited to FL, AL, NM, CO, TX and AZ. The opening balance is $25 and the benefits are -
Save even more with
Compass Free Checking:

* Free ATMs worldwide – including rebates of other bank’s ATM fees
* Free online banking & bill pay
* Free Checks for the life of the account
* Free VISA® Check Card
* Identity theft insurance
* No minimum balance
* No monthly maintenance fee
* Unlimited check writing
* And only $25 to open

Update - Compass has improved the offer for a 40 hr TiVo DVR plus 12-months of svc - The draw requirement looks like it dropped too.

I am not sure which forum to post this so excuse me if I hit the wrong one.

I noticed that Compass Bank is offering a tivo when you opening an equity line.

The rate is below prime and with an opening you can get a tivo plus 3 months of service. the url is http://www.compassweb.com/special/

I notice that Compass is in TX, AL, NM, AZ, CO and FL and the minimium loan amount is 28,000 to qualify for a tivo and the service. [B]