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New Citi Checking Account Cash Bonus w/ Qualifying Enhanced Direct Deposits:

$325 Bonus w/ $3K Deposit
(Online Enrollment; May Vary By State)
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Citi is offering New Citi Checking Account Customers: Cash Bonus Offers w/ Qualifying Enhanced Direct Deposits listed below valid online enrollment only.

Thanks to Community Member EfficientArm1742 for posting this deal.

Note: Offer may not be available in all states.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Open a new eligible Citi Checking account with Enhanced Direct Deposits and enroll in this offer by applying directly from the promotion page.
  2. Deposit at least two (2) Enhanced Direct Deposits directly into your new checking account within 90 calendar days from account opening. Your total combined Enhanced Direct Deposits must equal $3,000 or more. Deposits made to a savings account are not eligible.
    • An Enhanced Direct Deposit (EDD) is an electronic deposit through the Automated Clearing House ("ACH") Network of payroll, pension, Social Security, government benefits and other payments to your checking or savings account. An EDD also includes Zelle incoming payments and other funds from person-to-person (P2P) payments when transferred through the ACH Network using providers such as Venmo or PayPal. Teller deposits, cash deposits, check deposits, wire transfers, transfers between Citibank accounts, ATM transfers and deposits, mobile check deposits, debit card funding transfers, and P2P payment transfers sent to a Citibank debit card do not qualify as EDDs. Any funds transferred from another financial institution or P2P provider through an instant transfer service will also not qualify as an EDD.
  3. You will receive the following cash bonus:
    • $325 when you make $3,000 in qualifying Enhanced Direct Deposits


No Longer Available:
    • $450 when you make $6,000 in qualifying Enhanced Direct Deposits
      • You will only be awarded one Bonus amount, corresponding to the highest sum of all Enhanced Direct Deposits in your Checking Account's "Available Now" funds made within 90 calendar days of opening your new Checking Account

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Citi [citi.com] is offering their Citi Checking Account Offer: Open An Eligible Account + Deposit at least Two Enhanced Direct Deposits (EDDs) totaling at least $3000 (within 90-days of account opening) and earn $325 Cash Bonus credited to your account or when you follow the instructions listed below.

OR

Citi [citi.com] is offering their Citi Checking Account Offer: Open An Eligible Account + Deposit at least Two Enhanced Direct Deposits (EDDs) totaling at least $6000 (within 90-days of account opening) and earn $450 Cash Bonus credited to your account or when you follow the instructions below. Expired

Note: Some of the products offered by Citi may vary between locations.

Explore the eligible checking accounts via the promotional page: Citi Access Checkings or Citi Regular Checkings

Deal Instructions:
  • Click this link [citi.com] here
  • Open a qualifying Citi Checking Account via online by January 7, 2025
  • Deposit at least two "Enhanced Direct Deposits" (EDDs) totaling at least $3000 or $6000 within 90 days of account opening
  • Your $325 or $450 cash bonus will be credited within 30 days of the account completing all required activities
Notes:
  • Promotional period is between 10/9/24 and 1/7/25.
  • States may vary. Input ZIP code into here [citi.com] to see whether you are eligible for the offer.
  • Sign up bonuses count as taxable income and are subject to federal and state income taxes. They will be taxed according to the tax bracket you are in after accounting for the sign up bonus.
  • No Minimum Deposit to open Citi Access Checkings or Citi Regular Checkings.
  • Citi Access Checkings has a monthly maintenance fee of $5 or $0 if the account has gotten $250+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits per monthly service charge cycle.
  • Citi Regular Checkings has a monthly maintenance fee of $15 or $0 if if the account has gotten $250+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits per monthly service charge cycle.
  • The monthly maintenance fee is waived for the first 3 months after accounting opening for both Citi Access Checkings and Citi Regular Checkings.
  • No early account termination fee.
  • An Enhanced Direct Deposit (EDD) is an electronic deposit through the Automated Clearing House ("ACH") Network of payroll, pension, Social Security, government benefits and other payments to your checking or savings account. An EDD also includes Zelle® incoming payments and other funds from person-to-person (P2P) payments when transferred through the ACH Network using providers such as Venmo or PayPal.
  • Teller deposits, cash deposits, check deposits, wire transfers, transfers between Citibank accounts, ATM transfers and deposits, mobile check deposits, debit card funding transfers, and P2P payment transfers sent to a Citibank debit card do not qualify as EDDs. Any funds transferred from another financial institution or P2P provider through an instant transfer service will also not qualify as an EDD.
  • Some bank transfers and online transfers may qualify as direct deposits. Click here [doctorofcredit.com] to see which banks and companies code their transfers as direct deposits for Citi Bank.
  • So long as you have not owned a Citibank checking account in the last 365 days, meet Tax Requirements, and are at least 18 years old, you can apply to participate in the Enhanced Direct Deposit Checking Acquisition Offer ("Enhanced Direct Deposit Offer").
QA Note: $450 bonus offer is expired. $325 offer has been extended to 3/12/25
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Created 11-13-2024 at 07:10 AM by EfficientArm1742
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It is really easy to clear the direct deposit requirements because Paypal and Zelle inbound transfers count as an EDD. However, DO NOT, and I repeat DO NOT use Zelle to transfer money out. It is very common to be put on a fraud hold if you transfer money out using Zelle. Transfer money out by using a trusted hub account to pull funds. If you don't have a hub account, then wait after the bonus posts then try to do a external transfer.

What is a hub account? A Hub Bank Account is simply a bank account that will make it easy to electronically transfer money into and out of your other accounts. Within your bank account, you can do an electronic funds transfer service that allows you to initiate bank-to-bank transfers (known as ACH transfer).
Their banking system is horrible. Most likely they will flag your account after your first transfer and will block all the money. You won't find an official looking phone number because they have dozens of them. There have been many scams where you get mail posing as Citibank and even their official mails aren't that convincing. I had a hard time getting my money back and going back and forth with them. I closed my account as soon as I got it back. Never again
In the notes section:
"So long as you have not owned a Citibank checking account in the last 365 days, meet Tax Requirements, and are at least 18 years old, you can apply to participate in the Enhanced Direct Deposit Checking Acquisition Offer ("Enhanced Direct Deposit Offer")."

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EfficientArm1742
11-14-2024 at 06:18 AM.
11-14-2024 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from Sagarchetty :
Do they perform hard credit checks while opening a check-in account ?
As long as you opt out of overdraft protection.
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EfficientArm1742
11-14-2024 at 06:18 AM.
11-14-2024 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from Road-tripY :
I closed my account more than 12 months back, am I eligible for this promotion
In the notes section:
"So long as you have not owned a Citibank checking account in the last 365 days, meet Tax Requirements, and are at least 18 years old, you can apply to participate in the Enhanced Direct Deposit Checking Acquisition Offer ("Enhanced Direct Deposit Offer")."
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ZeeOhhSix
11-14-2024 at 07:58 AM.
11-14-2024 at 07:58 AM.
so two $3,001 xfers in via paypal withdrawal would trigger the full $450 bonus?
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DjScibbity
11-14-2024 at 08:17 AM.
11-14-2024 at 08:17 AM.
Thank you for applying
Unfortunately, we weren't able to approve your Access Checking application. We'll send you more information within 7-10 business days.

WTF?
I had a previous Citi checking account (closed in 2017)...weird.
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matrixman
11-14-2024 at 09:03 AM.
11-14-2024 at 09:03 AM.
I haven't had a Citi bank account in years. I applied for a checking account with bonus. They denied me falsely stating that I provided inaccurate information. I did not.
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HilariousGame171
11-14-2024 at 09:26 AM.
11-14-2024 at 09:26 AM.
Quote from EfficientArm1742 :
Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure this offer is nationwide. So if you use the link for the $450 it think it would work.
The $450 looks tempting but I'm not sure it's qualified with our zip code?
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superbrasso
11-14-2024 at 09:29 AM.
11-14-2024 at 09:29 AM.
Quote from HilariousGame171 :
The $450 looks tempting but I'm not sure it's qualified with our zip code?
I would rather wait until someone has done the $450 deal with a non-qualified zip code and report back.
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sminor21
11-14-2024 at 09:52 AM.
11-14-2024 at 09:52 AM.
Does any deposit from PayPal work?
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sminor21
11-14-2024 at 09:53 AM.
11-14-2024 at 09:53 AM.
Quote from ZeeOhhSix :
so two $3,001 xfers in via paypal withdrawal would trigger the full $450 bonus?

This is what I'm trying to figure out
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a300johnnguyen
11-14-2024 at 10:49 AM.
11-14-2024 at 10:49 AM.
Quote from Road-tripY :
I closed my account more than 12 months back, am I eligible for this promotion
Why? This is a horrible bank to begin with.
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okaythen
11-14-2024 at 11:28 AM.
11-14-2024 at 11:28 AM.
I have credit freeze so how long do I need to unfreeze my credit after applying?
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BeigePlant5278
11-14-2024 at 11:49 AM.
11-14-2024 at 11:49 AM.
Thank you for applying

Unfortunately, we weren't able to approve your Access Checking application. We'll send you more information within 7-10 business days.

wow got this messge
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SilverDream6
11-14-2024 at 12:24 PM.
11-14-2024 at 12:24 PM.
Do they have a good savings account interest rate?
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shounak89
11-14-2024 at 12:41 PM.
11-14-2024 at 12:41 PM.
possibly a stupid question so i will ask regardless

so i can open the account, two $3001 zelle payments from another bank, and i'm golden for the $450 bonus?
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jblk
11-14-2024 at 01:57 PM.
11-14-2024 at 01:57 PM.
After reading the website, you need to make two deposits that when combined, total to $3000+, NOT two individual deposits of $3000+ each.

"Deposit at least two (2) Enhanced Direct Deposits directly into your new checking account within 90 calendar days from account opening. Your total combined Enhanced Direct Deposits must equal $3,000 or more. Deposits made to a savings account are not eligible."
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