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Wells Fargo Checking Account $400 Bonus after Depositing $4,000 or more

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https://bonusoffer.wf.com/promo400

Receive a total of $4,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits to the new checking account within 90 days from account opening (the qualification period).

Offer at a glance
  • Maximum bonus amount: **$400
  • Availability: **Nationwide
  • Direct deposit required: **Yes, $4,000
  • Additional requirements:
  • Hard/soft pull: **Soft
  • Credit card funding: **Can fund up to $50 online
  • Monthly fees: **$10, avoidable
  • Early account termination fee: **None,
  • Household limit: **None
    Expiration date: July 31, 2020
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mojohnnybravo
02-09-2020 at 06:35 AM.
02-09-2020 at 06:35 AM.
Quote from henny :
So, they'll send out a 1099MISC? There goes a big chunk of the $400.

You are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes due on the bonus, and we will report as income to the tax authorities if required by applicable law.
Quote from strange_kiddo :
They will send out 1099INT. Counts as interest.
Yea and anything above 10 is taxable, its like that for any oh these kinda offers. Does it even need mentioning? ConfusedConfused
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nk7983
02-10-2020 at 07:57 PM.
02-10-2020 at 07:57 PM.
I opened the account online and bank sent me an e-mail that my debit card and PIN will be received in the mail box, I never received my debit card and PIN but my funds were withdrawn already. Did this happen to anyone? Do they send PIN also in the mail box?
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nk7983
02-10-2020 at 08:14 PM.
02-10-2020 at 08:14 PM.
Quote from kensteele :
all money is dirty. Wells Fargo was just caught.
I agree..my funds were withdrawn when I didn't even received my debit card and when I disputed the charge, they said that they can't identify it as FRAUD and closed my dispute without my consent.
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FREEALTA
02-11-2020 at 07:49 AM.
02-11-2020 at 07:49 AM.
Quote from nk7983 :
I agree..my funds were withdrawn when I didn't even received my debit card and when I disputed the charge, they said that they can't identify it as FRAUD and closed my dispute without my consent.
You are an idiot. If you have a problem with a purchase, you call the vendor to resolve the issue first. I am sure WF would have told you the pin and debit card are on the way. That's the same for pretty much every bank on the planet, although some do not require opening deposits, others like WF requires opening deposit and it's deposited into your new account, then they ship you the debit card and pin in separate snail mail.
For those of you with righteous virtuals, be like Robinhood and take the bonus and donate it to charity.
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nk7983
02-11-2020 at 11:05 AM.
02-11-2020 at 11:05 AM.
Quote from FREEALTA :
You are an idiot. If you have a problem with a purchase, you call the vendor to resolve the issue first. I am sure WF would have told you the pin and debit card are on the way. That's the same for pretty much every bank on the planet, although some do not require opening deposits, others like WF requires opening deposit and it's deposited into your new account, then they ship you the debit card and pin in separate snail mail.
For those of you with righteous virtuals, be like Robinhood and take the bonus and donate it to charity.
shity,.its not a vendor purchase.its an ATM withdrawl. wtf do you think all the bank on the planet, do you have experience with all the banks on the planet ? Mind your language next time you post.
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frugal4ever
02-11-2020 at 10:16 PM.
02-11-2020 at 10:16 PM.
Quote from vtmon :
You won't qualify for the bonus if you already have an account, which many of us unknowingly already have.
Where did you find that restriction? cant you open a new checking account to get the bonus?
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FREEALTA
02-12-2020 at 07:58 AM.
02-12-2020 at 07:58 AM.
Quote from nk7983 :
shity,.its not a vendor purchase.its an ATM withdrawl. wtf do you think all the bank on the planet, do you have experience with all the banks on the planet ? Mind your language next time you post.
It doesn't matter whether it was ATM withdrawal or you have your grandma hand them the deposit, the point is that you are ignorant and further compound the problem by being an idiot to dispute the charge as fraudulent before speaking with the bank. Facepalm
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FREEALTA
02-12-2020 at 08:06 AM.
02-12-2020 at 08:06 AM.
Quote from frugal4ever :
Where did you find that restriction? cant you open a new checking account to get the bonus?
This offer is for new checking customers only. You must have a valid bonus offer code. You are not eligible for this offer if:
  • You are a current owner of a Wells Fargo consumer checking account
  • You are a Wells Fargo team member
  • You have received a bonus for opening a Wells Fargo consumer checking account within the past 12 months

They can easily verify whether you qualify based on the SS number that you provide on your application. I called them and they told me I closed my last account in 2006.
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BeigeChicken2500
02-12-2020 at 12:12 PM.
02-12-2020 at 12:12 PM.
Spoke with the customer care and they are asking for promotion code for the offer.Can anyone please share the promo code?
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luckydog97
02-12-2020 at 12:15 PM.
02-12-2020 at 12:15 PM.
I wonder if these accounts are opening themselves for us? LMAO

Seriously though, Wells Fargo sucks. I mean, really they are horrid.
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Pwr71
02-13-2020 at 02:34 PM.
02-13-2020 at 02:34 PM.
Quote from BeigeChicken2500 :
Spoke with the customer care and they are asking for promotion code for the offer.Can anyone please share the promo code?
The web link from the main post ends in "promo400" so that might be what they're looking for if you're not going through the link.
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hbsjr
02-14-2020 at 04:27 PM.
02-14-2020 at 04:27 PM.
the $4,000 direct deposit can be withdrawn correcT?
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texst
02-14-2020 at 04:44 PM.
02-14-2020 at 04:44 PM.
Loan your employer $4k and have them DD it back to you in a month, interest-free b/c you're such a good employee. Win win
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nutz
02-14-2020 at 04:46 PM.
02-14-2020 at 04:46 PM.
I miss First Union bank
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Fbeyza
02-18-2020 at 10:30 PM.
02-18-2020 at 10:30 PM.
Quote from FREEALTA :
This offer is for new checking customers only. You must have a valid bonus offer code. You are not eligible for this offer if:
  • You are a current owner of a Wells Fargo consumer checking account
  • You are a Wells Fargo team member
  • You have received a bonus for opening a Wells Fargo consumer checking account within the past 12 months

They can easily verify whether you qualify based on the SS number that you provide on your application. I called them and they told me I closed my last account in 2006.
Which made you ineligible?
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