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Update: 2.5% APY starting 9/30
>Now 4.00% for Savings
2.00% APY with a direct deposit. $1 direct deposit is good enough to get 2.00 APY. 1.00% APY with no direct deposit.
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Also, I just found out that there is a 5k/15k daily/monthly ACH transfer limit out of SoFi account. It seems quite low, what do we do if we need a big sum of money like buying a car or make a down payment for a house ?
Add money to SoFi Checking and Savings.Earn up to $1,000.
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Also, I can remote the direct deposit after the bonus as long as I don't care about overdraft protection?
Edit:
Just looked it up, seems like it should stack. And direct deposits are required for 2% vs 1% too.
I also chatted with them since I had just opened the account and my direct deposits won't hit until starting next month. They said my initial funding starts my qualifying period so I have 30 days to fulfill it. Payroll says it might take 2 pay periods though, hopefully it'll post before my period ends. I should have just done an initial deposit at $5,000 to just hit the max rewards.
Also, I just found out that there is a 5k/15k daily/monthly ACH transfer limit out of SoFi account. It seems quite low, what do we do if we need a big sum of money like buying a car or make a down payment for a house ?
"5k/15k daily/monthly ACH transfer limit out of SoFi account." not sure where found this info. But I have transferred way lot more than this limit with no issue
Also, I can remote the direct deposit after the bonus as long as I don't care about overdraft protection?
Edit:
Just looked it up, seems like it should stack. And direct deposits are required for 2% vs 1% too.
I also chatted with them since I had just opened the account and my direct deposits won't hit until starting next month. They said my initial funding starts my qualifying period so I have 30 days to fulfill it. Payroll says it might take 2 pay periods though, hopefully it'll post before my period ends. I should have just done an initial deposit at $5,000 to just hit the max rewards.
"5k/15k daily/monthly ACH transfer limit out of SoFi account." not sure where found this info. But I have transferred way lot more than this limit with any issue
I also got the $1000 offer with deposit. However, it's been well over 14 days since my 2nd direct deposit and I still haven't got the $300 sign up bonus, neither the $25 referral bonus. I chatted with a rep a few days ago, they acknowledged I should already have the credits, but still nothing. No bonus without a fight, I guess.
"5k/15k daily/monthly ACH transfer limit out of SoFi account." not sure where found this info. But I have transferred way lot more than this limit with any issue
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Transferred Funds AmountBonus Rewards PointsCash value of Bonus Rewards Points when redeemed into SoFi Checking & Savings
transfer $5,000 – $9,9995,000 - get $50 bonus
transfer $10,000 – $24,99910,000 - get $100 bonus
transfer $25,000 – $49,99925,000 - get $250 bonus
transfer $50,000 – $99,99950,000 - get$500 bonus
transfer $100,000+100,000 - get $1,000 bonus
This offer ending on 9/30/22. New and existing customers are eligible
New members can get additional $325 ($300 bonus + $25 ) via referral. Opening new account takes 5 minutes
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Transferred Funds AmountBonus Rewards PointsCash value of Bonus Rewards Points when redeemed into SoFi Checking & Savings
transfer $5,000 – $9,9995,000 - get $50 bonus
transfer $10,000 – $24,99910,000 - get $100 bonus
transfer $25,000 – $49,99925,000 - get $250 bonus
transfer $50,000 – $99,99950,000 - get$500 bonus
transfer $100,000+100,000 - get $1,000 bonus
This offer ending on 9/30/22. New and existing customers are eligible
New members can get additional $325 ($300 bonus + $25 ) via referral. Opening new account takes 5 minutes