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SoFi Checking & Savings: Earn Up to 4.60% APY + Up to $250 with Direct Deposit, terms apply Expired

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SoFi is offering up to $250 with direct deposit, terms apply. Up to 4.60% APY on savings and 0.50% APY on checking. No account fees.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member EfficientGame645 for posting this deal.

Details/Features:
  • After Opening a New Account and setting up Direct Deposit, wait for your direct deposit to hit your account (typically 2-4 weeks).
  • Amount of Direct Deposit Cash Bonus depends on Total Direct Deposit amount in 25-day Evaluation Period :
    • $1,000 - $4,999 Total Direct Deposit: $50 Cash Bonus
    • $5,000 or more Total Direct Deposit: $250 Cash Bonus
  • SoFi will credit members who meet qualification criteria within seven business days of the end of the Evaluation Period.
  • No overdraft fees. No minimum balance fees. No monthly fees. Plus, 55,000+ fee-free ATMs within the Allpoint Network.
  • Up to 2-day-early-paycheck
  • Get up to 15% cash back at local establishments when you pay with your SoFi debit card.
  • Organize your money, set savings goals, and save your change with Vaults and Roundups.
  • You'll earn up to 4.60% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances.
  • There is no minimum direct deposit amount required. However, please note that there is a minimum direct deposit required for No-Fee Overdraft Coverage ($1,000).
    10/24/2023. Additional information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/banking/
SoFi members with Direct Deposit or $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits during the 30-Day Evaluation Period can earn 4.60% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. Members without either Direct Deposit or Qualifying Deposits, during the 30-Day Evaluation Period will earn 1.20% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 10/24/2023. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.

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SoFi is offering up to $250 with direct deposit, terms apply. Up to 4.60% APY on savings and 0.50% APY on checking. No account fees.

Details/Features:
  • After Opening a New Account and setting up Direct Deposit, wait for your direct deposit to hit your account (typically 2-4 weeks).
  • Amount of Direct Deposit Cash Bonus depends on Total Direct Deposit amount in 25-day Evaluation Period :
    • $1,000 - $4,999 Total Direct Deposit: $50 Cash Bonus
    • $5,000 or more Total Direct Deposit: $250 Cash Bonus
  • SoFi will credit members who meet qualification criteria within seven business days of the end of the Evaluation Period.
  • No overdraft fees. No minimum balance fees. No monthly fees. Plus, 55,000+ fee-free ATMs within the Allpoint Network.
  • Up to 2-day-early-paycheck
  • Get up to 15% cash back at local establishments when you pay with your SoFi debit card.
  • Organize your money, set savings goals, and save your change with Vaults and Roundups.
  • You'll earn up to 4.60% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances.
  • There is no minimum direct deposit amount required. However, please note that there is a minimum direct deposit required for No-Fee Overdraft Coverage ($1,000).
    10/24/2023. Additional information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/banking/
SoFi members with Direct Deposit or $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits during the 30-Day Evaluation Period can earn 4.60% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. Members without either Direct Deposit or Qualifying Deposits, during the 30-Day Evaluation Period will earn 1.20% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 10/24/2023. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.

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Or i could go get 5%+ at one of the any other savings accounts that dont require 'direct deposit' to get high rates.
They added beneficiary thing last month or so

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locatedeal
10-02-2023 at 02:42 PM.
10-02-2023 at 02:42 PM.
Quote from Tazmania99 :
It will start counting when your first direct deposit hits your Sofi account. You do not need to time the date.
Thank you, that helps!
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max1001
10-03-2023 at 10:56 AM.
10-03-2023 at 10:56 AM.
Quote from LivelyStraw9917 :
been looking for a high yield online bank this year
looked into Synchrony Bank earlier in the year
long story short, they are sketchy, glad i didnt pull the trigger

so with that experience, i looked into ally and now sofi

based on what i have seen, hard pass

https://wallethub.com/profile/pl/...3i#reviews [wallethub.com]
Those are review for personal loans.....
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kpeng2
10-03-2023 at 08:10 PM.
10-03-2023 at 08:10 PM.
Quote from Doug5421 :
Examples?

CIT bank
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medgomel
10-03-2023 at 09:02 PM.
10-03-2023 at 09:02 PM.
Their interest is 3.75% as for right now
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mikemir121
10-04-2023 at 06:58 AM.
10-04-2023 at 06:58 AM.
I just read the terms but still am confused. To get the maximum $250 cash rebate, I have to do a monthly direct deposit of $5k, or deposit/transfer $5k a month indefinitely. Am I getting this right?
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MarkInCA
10-05-2023 at 02:56 PM.
10-05-2023 at 02:56 PM.
Quote from Tazmania99 :
It will start counting when your first direct deposit hits your Sofi account. You do not need to time the date.

So correct me if I'm wrong, but does this mean if you're someone who gets paid monthly, there's no chance to get the 250 (since that will be >25 days)?
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Tazmania99
10-05-2023 at 06:04 PM.
10-05-2023 at 06:04 PM.
If your monthly paycheck is $5,000 or more, you are still eligible for the $250 bonus.

Amount of Direct Deposit Cash Bonus depends on Total Qualifying Direct Deposit amount in 25-day Evaluation Period :
$1,000 - $4,999 Total Qualifying Direct Deposit: $50 Cash Bonus
$5,000 or more Total Qualifying Direct Deposit: $250 Cash Bonus

Quote from MarkInCA :
So correct me if I'm wrong, but does this mean if you're someone who gets paid monthly, there's no chance to get the 250 (since that will be >25 days)?
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MarkInCA
10-05-2023 at 08:20 PM.
10-05-2023 at 08:20 PM.
Quote from Tazmania99 :
If your monthly paycheck is $5,000 or more, you are still eligible for the $250 bonus.

Amount of Direct Deposit Cash Bonus depends on Total Qualifying Direct Deposit amount in 25-day Evaluation Period :
$1,000 - $4,999 Total Qualifying Direct Deposit: $50 Cash Bonus
$5,000 or more Total Qualifying Direct Deposit: $250 Cash Bonus
Ah ok, I misunderstood. I thought it meant that after your first DD, you would need another of at least $5k within 25 days. Thanks!
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geyser
10-08-2023 at 12:07 PM.
10-08-2023 at 12:07 PM.
This "borders" on false advertising.
I signed up for this deal and regret it.
The 4.5% rate comes with huge amount of conditions and restrictions, the least of which is direct deposit. There are countless other banks that offer the same rate or better for savings without any such conditions/restrictions: UFB, wealthfront, etc...

If you're looking for an online bank, then maybe sofi is for you but if you're looking for rates, stay away from them.
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oasisallure
10-08-2023 at 05:46 PM.
10-08-2023 at 05:46 PM.
how soon Sofi posts bonus after qualifying Direct deposit?
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oasisallure
10-08-2023 at 05:54 PM.
10-08-2023 at 05:54 PM.
how long is the the Evaluation Period?
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warsaws
10-08-2023 at 06:04 PM.
10-08-2023 at 06:04 PM.
Quote from geyser :
This "borders" on false advertising.
I signed up for this deal and regret it.
The 4.5% rate comes with huge amount of conditions and restrictions, the least of which is direct deposit. There are countless other banks that offer the same rate or better for savings without any such conditions/restrictions: UFB, wealthfront, etc...

If you're looking for an online bank, then maybe sofi is for you but if you're looking for rates, stay away from them.
Seriously did you learn to read after you opened the account?
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happygooddeal
10-08-2023 at 08:22 PM.
10-08-2023 at 08:22 PM.
Quote from geyser :
This "borders" on false advertising.
I signed up for this deal and regret it.
The 4.5% rate comes with huge amount of conditions and restrictions, the least of which is direct deposit. There are countless other banks that offer the same rate or better for savings without any such conditions/restrictions: UFB, wealthfront, etc...

If you're looking for an online bank, then maybe sofi is for you but if you're looking for rates, stay away from them.
I don't know what you talking about. I have direct deposit of $100 and eligible for 4.5% interest in Saving. I only put $100 in Checking and rest of money in Saving.
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rrbhokies
10-09-2023 at 07:50 AM.
10-09-2023 at 07:50 AM.
I don't see where I can view the terms of the account itself. Like how do you avoid a monthly maintenance fee? Is their a minimum balance that I need to maintain? Also, once I get the bonus money, how long do I need to keep the account open before closing it?
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Tinkleondabeach
10-19-2023 at 08:39 PM.
10-19-2023 at 08:39 PM.
This is a great deal, if you do it on swagbucks you get addl $200 in credit there Smilie
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