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expirednotmybusiness posted Jan 30, 2025 1:27 AM

Bank of Hope New Personal Checking Acct: Open Simply Checking Account w/ $1K+

Earn $388 Credit

via Direct Deposit (Valid thru 2/28)at Bank of Hope
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Bank of Hope is offering their Bank of Hope New Personal Checking Customers: Simply Checking Account: Open/Setup a New Account w/ promo code LUNAR and complete a Qualifying Direct Deposit Totaling $1000+ (within 90-Days) & Earn a Bonus of $388 when you follow the instructions listed below. Your bonus will be credited to your checking account within 30-days after all requirements are met.

Thanks to Community Member notmybusiness for finding this deal

Note, this offer is for new Bank of Hope personal checking customers only

Deal Instructions
  1. Open/Setup a New Bank of Hope Personal Checking Account
  2. Use promo code LUNAR (to a activate your promotional offer)
  3. Complete a Direct Deposit Totaling $1000+ within 90-Days so account opening
  4. Within 30-days after meeting all requirements, your bonus of $388 will be credited to your checkings account
    • Note, the bonus will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT, as required by applicable law
Bank of Hope Simply Checking Benefits
  • No Monthly Service Charge
  • Low $25 Minimum Opening Deposit
  • Go Paperless w/ e-Statements
  • Nationwide Access to 50,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About the Deal
    • Bank of Hope is FDIC Insured; Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
    • Offer valid for New Bank of Hope personal checking customers only
    • Must complete/setup a direct deposit totaling $1000 or more within 90-days of account opening
    • Your bonus of $388 will be issued within 30-days after all requirements are met
    • Customers whose account has been closed within the last 30 days are no eligible
    • Offer cannot be combined with any other checking offer
    • Limit 1 bonus per account/customer
    • Additional eligible requirements may apply
    • Offer valid through February 28, 2025 or while promotional offer last

Original Post

Written by notmybusiness
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Bank of Hope is offering their Bank of Hope New Personal Checking Customers: Simply Checking Account: Open/Setup a New Account w/ promo code LUNAR and complete a Qualifying Direct Deposit Totaling $1000+ (within 90-Days) & Earn a Bonus of $388 when you follow the instructions listed below. Your bonus will be credited to your checking account within 30-days after all requirements are met.

Thanks to Community Member notmybusiness for finding this deal

Note, this offer is for new Bank of Hope personal checking customers only

Deal Instructions
  1. Open/Setup a New Bank of Hope Personal Checking Account
  2. Use promo code LUNAR (to a activate your promotional offer)
  3. Complete a Direct Deposit Totaling $1000+ within 90-Days so account opening
  4. Within 30-days after meeting all requirements, your bonus of $388 will be credited to your checkings account
    • Note, the bonus will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT, as required by applicable law
Bank of Hope Simply Checking Benefits
  • No Monthly Service Charge
  • Low $25 Minimum Opening Deposit
  • Go Paperless w/ e-Statements
  • Nationwide Access to 50,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About the Deal
    • Bank of Hope is FDIC Insured; Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
    • Offer valid for New Bank of Hope personal checking customers only
    • Must complete/setup a direct deposit totaling $1000 or more within 90-days of account opening
    • Your bonus of $388 will be issued within 30-days after all requirements are met
    • Customers whose account has been closed within the last 30 days are no eligible
    • Offer cannot be combined with any other checking offer
    • Limit 1 bonus per account/customer
    • Additional eligible requirements may apply
    • Offer valid through February 28, 2025 or while promotional offer last

Original Post

Written by notmybusiness

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Feb 4, 2025 4:11 AM
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Joined Aug 2017
JasonB9875Feb 4, 2025 4:11 AM
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Can 3 $334 deposits count or does it have to be $1000 in a single deposit?
Feb 4, 2025 10:13 AM
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Joined Nov 2004
krawfoFeb 4, 2025 10:13 AM
684 Comments
I just verified trial deposits successfully, then logged into my account and it show NO EXTERNAL ACCOUNTS. How long does it take to be able to make an external transfer?
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Feb 4, 2025 2:32 PM
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Joined Nov 2014
letsgometsgoFeb 4, 2025 2:32 PM
794 Comments
This bank is a total shitshow and I don't even know if it's worth the $388 and headaches if they can't do a simple bank verification. I now have a negative balance in the account, instead of sending "2 small transactions" they sent it as 1 amount so there's no way to verify the 2 amounts without calling LOL
Feb 4, 2025 2:51 PM
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LivelySink338Feb 4, 2025 2:51 PM
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There's no hope with this bank, I deposited $500 to fund the account and my account is locked and I don't see the funds, they said I have to go to a branch to unlock the account which is 6 hours drive for me, I'm done with this bank
Feb 4, 2025 2:52 PM
273 Comments
Joined Nov 2015
inthepipefivebyfiveFeb 4, 2025 2:52 PM
273 Comments
Never heard of this bank. Are they trustworthy?
Feb 4, 2025 3:23 PM
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Joined Jan 2013
MasterChief-117Feb 4, 2025 3:23 PM
1.2K Comments
Deal is dead, says you have to go to a branch.
Feb 4, 2025 3:29 PM
794 Comments
Joined Nov 2014
letsgometsgoFeb 4, 2025 3:29 PM
794 Comments
Quote from LivelySink338 :
There's no hope with this bank, I deposited $500 to fund the account and my account is locked and I don't see the funds, they said I have to go to a branch to unlock the account which is 6 hours drive for me, I'm done with this bank
yikes. i just cancelled my payroll dd this friday. anyone who was denied and not allowed to open an account, youre probably the lucky ones.
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Feb 4, 2025 4:33 PM
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banch0ngFeb 4, 2025 4:33 PM
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Quote from Kevin7491 :
I had the same problems that other had in the comments and here's what worked for me after calling their customer service:
1) open the account under "unemployed" and just list out your place of employment in the section below, i was able to get approved automatcally
2) the linking of the bank account: i had to use the test trial deposit option since the login feature didn't work for me and for the trial deposits, once you see the deposits in your external account, go to "apply.bankofhope.com/resume" this will allow you to finish your application because the accat isn't fully opened yet
3) i chose exisiting account and logged in, which allowed me to enter my trial deposits.
4) The customer service agent told me once the trial deposits are verified, that allows bank of hope to pull from your external account (which is the $25 opening deposit). I've never had this done before where the bank pulls from my account vs me initiating the transfer. But she mentioned that pull takes around 1-3 biz days and once it's funded (where you see the $25 deposit), then you'll be able to add external accounts and do other stuff with it.
Honestly, once i get the bonus, i'd just close becuase there's not a close enough branch around me and the website/app is garbage.
Hope this was helpful

Did the $25 pull from your external account show up on your Bank of Hope account yet?
Feb 4, 2025 6:44 PM
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shaolinwookieFeb 4, 2025 6:44 PM
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Quote from CrimsonKite8971 :
I never heard of such a thing happening before? I've opened and closed at least 100 accounts in the last several years. Any links to back up about a flag for money laundering appearing on CHEX?
i dont, i just know i tried to open a capitolone account years ago and they said i had some flag on my account regarding like "terrorist at risk something something" i dont remember but its due to closing accounts too soon
Feb 4, 2025 7:12 PM
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CoRRuPtNeSsFeb 4, 2025 7:12 PM
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Quote from notmybusiness :
yeah but... there's no monthly charge. you just close it after 6 months, what's the big deal here?
Why are you quoting a compliment and a warning to others? A lot of people would think they can just open it and leave close immediately, so this was a good heads up.
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Feb 4, 2025 10:04 PM
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Joined Nov 2018
notmybusiness
Original Poster
Feb 4, 2025 10:04 PM
42 Comments
Quote from CoRRuPtNeSs :
Why are you quoting a compliment and a warning to others? A lot of people would think they can just open it and leave close immediately, so this was a good heads up.
You are right. Many people are dumb.
Feb 4, 2025 11:18 PM
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Joined Aug 2011
BlackMags310Feb 4, 2025 11:18 PM
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Quote from letsgometsgo :
This bank is a total shitshow and I don't even know if it's worth the $388 and headaches if they can't do a simple bank verification. I now have a negative balance in the account, instead of sending "2 small transactions" they sent it as 1 amount so there's no way to verify the 2 amounts without calling LOL
Yeah, after reading all the comments here and on DoC, I don't think it's worth the headache
Feb 5, 2025 2:11 AM
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Joined Sep 2021
Wyvern1Feb 5, 2025 2:11 AM
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they switched it to in branch only?
Feb 5, 2025 2:27 AM
425 Comments
Joined May 2015
firecaptFeb 5, 2025 2:27 AM
425 Comments
Thanks for sharing this..

I ended up funding by Zelle to get it going, but when I got the deposits I COULD NOT figure out where to go.

Thumbs up and a hat tip, good sir or madam.
woot
Quote from banch0ng :
Try here ... apply.bankofhope.com/resume

I can't remember what I clicked on, I think it was I am an existing customer. You then sign in and it gives you the option to verify the trial deposits.

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Feb 5, 2025 12:36 PM
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SlickMint232Feb 5, 2025 12:36 PM
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Must go to branch now.

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