FREE Kindle Fire HD: DD/Bill Pay from 1ST BANK: Colorado, Arizona, or Riverside County, CA

Quote from supersoul : Which Kindle HD is it ? Kindle Fire HD 7" or Kindle Fire HD 8.9" ?

I tried to find it out but the bank website does not clarify. Not my fault =(

Quote from whocares13 : How do we claim kindle??

They will give you a coupon code to claim the gift.

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http://slickdeals.net/f/5316504-F...m-1ST-BANK

Quote from Totalfixation : Quote from DKTVPN : Damn, I'm in Orange County, CA: no deal. Cant you drive to Riverside? Was thinking of signing up if I was driving by.

Quote from tmoola : Quote from DKTVPN : Damn, I'm in Orange County, CA: no deal. Why not?

Because it said so in the first sentence "Offer valid only for customers residing in Colorado, Arizona, or Riverside County, CA.".

I'm in Riverside so I guess I should give this a try. Anyone know how long it will take to receive the Kindle, it would make a great bday gift for a friend whose bday is 2 weeks away...I didn't see it in the fine print.

Edit: Reread the fine print. Code will be sent within 90 days. Maybe if they are quick it could be a Christmas gift...

Ok here are few questions if someone can answer?

1) Do we open account online or go to the bank?
2) Do they give the option to choose between kindle & ipod touch?
3) Lastly can some one show me the pics/fine print that they are giving these item. Seriously, I cannot see anywhere about them giving these item nor their is any expiration date ??
I mean do we need to take any flyer to bank to show them "hey, I want this promotion"?

Thanks

Quote from whocares13 : Ok here are few questions if someone can answer? 1) Do we open account online or go to the bank? 2) Do they give the option to choose between kindle & ipod touch? 3) Lastly can some one show me the pics/fine print that they are giving these item. Seriously, I cannot see anywhere about them giving these item nor their is any expiration date ?? I mean do we need to take any flyer to bank to show them "hey, I want this promotion"? Thanks

1) You can either open it online or in a branch. You can qualify for the promo either way.

2) I was assured over the phone that you could choose the Kindle Fire HD (7") or iPod Touch (16 GB, not the newest version).

3) I had trouble finding the page that explained the promo on their website. It seemed as if it was hidden and they didn't want people to know about it (even though they are playing ads on the radio for it here in Colorado). Then I realized that they just don't want people who use the AdBlock to know about the promo. Seriously, go to this page [efirstbank.com] without AdBlock enabled and you'll see a big banner at the top of the page that says you can get a free gift. Then open the same page with AdBlock enabled, and you'll see the baner advertizing the free gift.

Oh, and the fine print at the bottom of the page just says it's available for a "Limited time" so I guess that means until they run out of Kindles.

Spoiler alert: If you try to qualify for this promo using the direct deposit option, it has to be from a payroll or government office. So transferring the money to yourself doesn't work. And pay particular attention to the words "greater than" because I set up a deposit for exactly $300 and found out today that I haven't qualified for the free gift yet because it hast to be one deposit totally more than $300. Seriously--a deposit of $301 == free gift, but a deposit of $300 even == NO GIFT FOR YOU! (Even though I swear the rep on the phone told me it just had to be $300.)

At least they called me to tell me that I hadn't yet qualified while I still have time to do something about it.

Quote from namlook : Apples and oranges when comparing well known B&M retail stores to more obscure banks. Bank deals like this that are very limited in geographic eligibility should have states listed in the topic. It's just common sense which apparently can't be taught. You either have it or you don't as we see in this thread.

They aren't an obscure bank if you live in the regions where it applies. How farking dare you have to click a thread, read a couple sentences, and see it isn't in your region. Better waste a minute crying about it rather than hitting your BACK button and finding something that is.

Typical American wanting everything handed to them on a silver platter.

Quote from Gillfish : 1) You can either open it online or in a branch. You can qualify for the promo either way. 2) I was assured over the phone that you could choose the Kindle Fire HD (7") or iPod Touch (16 GB, not the newest version). 3) I had trouble finding the page that explained the promo on their website. It seemed as if it was hidden and they didn't want people to know about it (even though they are playing ads on the radio for it here in Colorado). Then I realized that they just don't want people who use the AdBlock to know about the promo. Seriously, go to this page [efirstbank.com] without AdBlock enabled and you'll see a big banner at the top of the page that says you can get a free gift. Then open the same page with AdBlock enabled, and you'll see the baner advertizing the free gift. Oh, and the fine print at the bottom of the page just says it's available for a "Limited time" so I guess that means until they run out of Kindles. Spoiler alert: If you try to qualify for this promo using the direct deposit option, it has to be from a payroll or government office. So transferring the money to yourself doesn't work. And pay particular attention to the words "greater than" because I set up a deposit for exactly $300 and found out today that I haven't qualified for the free gift yet because it hast to be one deposit totally more than $300. Seriously--a deposit of $301 == free gift, but a deposit of $300 even == NO GIFT FOR YOU! (Even though I swear the rep on the phone told me it just had to be $300.) At least they called me to tell me that I hadn't yet qualified while I still have time to do something about it.

Thanks for telling info about Direct deposit >$300. I'll keep that in my mind.

Quote from xRidley : They aren't an obscure bank if you live in the regions where it applies. How farking dare you have to click a thread, read a couple sentences, and see it isn't in your region. Better waste a minute crying about it rather than hitting your BACK button and finding something that is. Typical American wanting everything handed to them on a silver platter.

Stop being such a jerk about this. Post are supposed to be as helpful as possible.

Anyways thanks OP, just signed up. I plan on just depositing a couple hundred and using bill pay a few times. Reading the rest of the fine print really doesn't make them look like a bank that is much better than Wells Fargo, same old crappy interest rates, huge overdraft fees, tons of fees for a bunch of other random crap (hell even $10/yr for the debit card), so I won't be setting up my direct deposit with them and will just close the account after 6 months.

ATM
Cash Withdrawals at Non-FirstBank ATMs $2.50/withdrawal over 4 per statement cycle
Collection Items
Incoming and Outgoing Routine Collection Items $10.00
Envelope Drafts or other items requiring special handling $15.00
* Routine items include checks, drafts, and coupons. Mail registration fees may also apply.
Cards
Copies of FirstBank Visa Debit Card and Visa/MC Credit Card Sales Drafts (3 free per year) $5.00/copy
FirstBank ATM/FirstBank Visa Debit Cards (per cardholder) $10.00/yr
FirstBank Visa Debit Card Cash Advance Transactions at Non-FirstBank locations $2.00
Replace Lost or Stolen ATM/FirstBank Visa Debit Card or Visa/MC Credit Card $5.00
Foreign Currency/Drafts/Checks
Purchasing Currency (per order) $20.00
Purchasing Drafts (per draft) $30.00
Conversion of Currency/Drafts/Checks $10.00 (plus any applicable collection or special handling fees)
Inactivity Fee (after 12 months if less than $100 balance)
Checking Account $10.00/month
Regular Savings Account $10.00/qtr
Non-sufficient Funds Item Handling Charge
Non-sufficient Funds Item Paid $34.00
Non-sufficient Funds Item Returned $34.00
* Applies to overdrafts created by check, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means.
Internet Banking
Banking Information Only (free with eStatement service) $3.00/month
Electronic Bill Payment (waived if 3 bills paid each month) $5.00/month
Enhanced Transfer to Another Financial Institution $3.00
Desktop Teller $5.00/month
Wire Transfers
Incoming Wires $7.00
Outgoing Wires - Domestic $20.00
Outgoing Foreign Wires $45.00
Other Miscellaneous Charges
Balancing Checkbooks $25.00/hr
Cash Reserve/Overdraft Protection $20.00/annual
Cashier's Checks $8.00
Non-preprinted/ non-machine readable form (first 5 free per statement cycle) $1.00
Check Cashing for Non-Customers $5.00
Check Printing Prices vary by style and quantity.
Copies of Checks/Deposited Items $1.00/copy
Deposited Item Returned Unpaid $10.00
Excess CSR Contact Fee (per call after 5 in one month) $1.50
Filmwork $1.00/copy, $25.00/hr
Garnishments, Levies, Subpoenas (not including filmwork time) $100.00
Interim Statements $2.00
Interim Statements with Items $2.00/copy, $35.00/hr
International FirstBank Visa Debit Card/ATM Transaction 1% of US Dollar Transaction Amount
Money Orders $5.00
Notary Service for Non-Customers $0.00
Notification of Post-Dated Checks $30.00
Overdraft Charge (per day) $5.00
Stop Payments $30.00
Treasury Bills Purchase $50.00
Undeliverable Statement $5.00

I just signed up. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO "Banking Information Only (free with eStatement service) $3.00/month. Electronic Bill Payment (waived if 3 bills paid each month) otherwise is $5.00." Also, there is annual fee for debtcard but first yr fee is waived. As long as you cancel the account within a yr, you should be fine.

Quote from ca51580520 : ATM Cash Withdrawals at Non-FirstBank ATMs $2.50/withdrawal over 4 per statement cycle Collection Items Incoming and Outgoing Routine Collection Items $10.00 Envelope Drafts or other items requiring special handling $15.00 * Routine items include checks, drafts, and coupons. Mail registration fees may also apply. Cards Copies of FirstBank Visa Debit Card and Visa/MC Credit Card Sales Drafts (3 free per year) $5.00/copy FirstBank ATM/FirstBank Visa Debit Cards (per cardholder) $10.00/yr FirstBank Visa Debit Card Cash Advance Transactions at Non-FirstBank locations $2.00 Replace Lost or Stolen ATM/FirstBank Visa Debit Card or Visa/MC Credit Card $5.00 Foreign Currency/Drafts/Checks Purchasing Currency (per order) $20.00 Purchasing Drafts (per draft) $30.00 Conversion of Currency/Drafts/Checks $10.00 (plus any applicable collection or special handling fees) Inactivity Fee (after 12 months if less than $100 balance) Checking Account $10.00/month Regular Savings Account $10.00/qtr Non-sufficient Funds Item Handling Charge Non-sufficient Funds Item Paid $34.00 Non-sufficient Funds Item Returned $34.00 * Applies to overdrafts created by check, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means. Internet Banking Banking Information Only (free with eStatement service) $3.00/month Electronic Bill Payment (waived if 3 bills paid each month) $5.00/month Enhanced Transfer to Another Financial Institution $3.00 Desktop Teller $5.00/month Wire Transfers Incoming Wires $7.00 Outgoing Wires - Domestic $20.00 Outgoing Foreign Wires $45.00 Other Miscellaneous Charges Balancing Checkbooks $25.00/hr Cash Reserve/Overdraft Protection $20.00/annual Cashier's Checks $8.00 Non-preprinted/ non-machine readable form (first 5 free per statement cycle) $1.00 Check Cashing for Non-Customers $5.00 Check Printing Prices vary by style and quantity. Copies of Checks/Deposited Items $1.00/copy Deposited Item Returned Unpaid $10.00 Excess CSR Contact Fee (per call after 5 in one month) $1.50 Filmwork $1.00/copy, $25.00/hr Garnishments, Levies, Subpoenas (not including filmwork time) $100.00 Interim Statements $2.00 Interim Statements with Items $2.00/copy, $35.00/hr International FirstBank Visa Debit Card/ATM Transaction 1% of US Dollar Transaction Amount Money Orders $5.00 Notary Service for Non-Customers $0.00 Notification of Post-Dated Checks $30.00 Overdraft Charge (per day) $5.00 Stop Payments $30.00 Treasury Bills Purchase $50.00 Undeliverable Statement $5.00 I just signed up. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO "Banking Information Only (free with eStatement service) $3.00/month. Electronic Bill Payment (waived if 3 bills paid each month) otherwise is $5.00." Also, there is annual fee for debtcard but first yr fee is waived. As long as you cancel the account within a yr, you should be fine.

Also becareful of this... I also noticed this in the fine print:
The cost of the gift is considered a bonus that can be revoked if the account is closed within six months of opening.

I just read that also about the greater than $300. so with the 300 we will not get it? that is a bunch of crap.

Quote from insyder : never worked for me when they had the fire, so heads up...

Could you be more specific about what didn't work?