Update on 12/31/07. According to this post, the bonus will expire on 12/31/07.
It looks like Citibank has new offer code: "welcome", if you apply in a branch, or "MGWE", if you apply by phone. See reposts of two messages below for details.
The following info was postged by npnotesin on SD
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I recently moved to New Jersey and got this offer in the USPS change of address confirmation mail.
Get up to $200 with your new checking Account
1. To get your first $100
- Open a regular checking account and fund with at least $1500 within 60 days of account opening.
2. To get your second $100
- Sign up and use direct deposit for 6 consecutive months.
OR
- Pay 2 bills a month for 6 consecutive months at citibankonline.com
Call 1-866-810-9043. Mention the offer code MGWE
Note: Minimum account maintenance balance without Direct Deposit or Bill Pay is $1500
source: forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=146040&t=453154&highlight=checking
Also, the followng info about this bonus code was posted on http://www.umasscssa.......le&tid=1472
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To get first $100: bring this coupon to a citibank financial center and mention offer code 'welcome' open a regular checking account and fund with at least $1500 within 60 days of acct opening To get second $100: Sign up and use direct deposit for 6 consecutive months Or pay 2 bills a month for 6 consecutive months at citibankonline.com You can also call 1-866-810-9043. Please mention offer code MGWE