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Wells Fargo: New Checking Customers: Deposit $25, Get Expired

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Wells Fargo offers a $250 Bonus to New Customers who open an Eligible Wells Fargo Everyday Checking Account From The Webpage Linked with the Minimum Opening Deposit of $25 by March 24, 2017 and fulfill the Bonus Qualifications Listed Below. Thanks airsuper

Please Note: Per the offer: The account must be opened online from their webpage only. Some account service fees apply, see the offer page for complete details.

Eligibility:
  • Everyday Checking is eligible for the $250 bonus.
  • You cannot be:
    • An owner on a current Wells Fargo consumer checking account
    • A Wells Fargo team member
    • A recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months (limit one bonus per customer)
Bonus Qualifications:
  • Open a new Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 (not including the bonus) from the online promotional webpage by March 24, 2017.
  • Within 60 days of account opening, make 10 purchases/payments with your Wells Fargo Debit Card.
    • The 10 debit card purchases/payments must be from the primary linked consumer checking account opened for this offer. Transactions at an ATM do not count as a debit card purchase/payment.
  • Offer available only online at wellsfargo.com. Offer subject to change and may be discontinued at any time.
  • Offer cannot be:
    • Paid without a valid W-9 and U.S. taxpayer ID
    • Combined with any other consumer deposit offer
    • Reproduced, purchased, sold, transferred, or traded

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I called Wells Fargo to confirm the deal. My wife was envious when I got a fat check from the previous deal.
I showed my sympathy by calling to confirm the deal is still around. They renewaled it.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/jump/c...ect-offer/

To receive your $250 welcome bonus, open an Everyday Checking account ONLINE FROM THIS WEBPAGE ONLY by March 24, 2017, and complete a few steps:
1. Deposit at least $25 to fund your account.
2. Make 10 debit card purchases/payments within 60 days of opening your account.
3. Qualify to receive a $250 bonus in your account.

This is an exclusive, online only offer and not valid for branch or phone account opens.
How to avoid the monthly service fee
Avoid the $10 monthly service fee on your Everyday Checking account with one of the following (during each fee period):
-10 or more posted debit card purchases/payments from this checking account. This does not include transactions at an ATM.
-Qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more
-$1,500 minimum daily balance
-A linked Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card
Receive a $5 monthly service fee discount when the primary account owner is between the ages of 17 and 24.



Important things to know about the offer:

Eligibility:

Everyday Checking is eligible for the $250 bonus.
You cannot be:
An owner on a current Wells Fargo consumer checking account
A Wells Fargo team member
A recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months (limit one bonus per customer)
Bonus qualifications:

Open a new Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 (not including the bonus) from this online page by March 24, 2017.
Within 60 days of account opening, make 10 purchases/payments with your Wells Fargo Debit Card.
The 10 debit card purchases/payments must be from the primary linked consumer checking account opened for this offer. Transactions at an ATM do not count as a debit card purchase/payment.
Offer available only online at wellsfargo.com. Offer subject to change and may be discontinued at any time.


Wells Fargo will deposit the bonus into your new checking account within 45 days after eligibility and qualifications have been met.
You are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes due on your bonus and we will report as income to the tax authorities if required by applicable law. Consult tax advisor.
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No reason to get stuck with some eco-box. Do it right at a $25000 deposit for a $250k car. Cool
Well, when the pulling starts it is usually soft, and then it gradually gets hard as the pulling continues. Then once you have "credited" all over it gets soft again and that is when the pulling stops.
Can confirm that's the deal breaker for you.

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Beat_theDeals
03-09-2017 at 07:46 AM.
03-09-2017 at 07:46 AM.
Is it Dead already?
Im getting
"We're Sorry
We are unable to process your request at this time. Please call 1-800-932-6736 for assistance."
When I click on Open an Everyday Checking account
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spending2much
03-09-2017 at 07:47 AM.
03-09-2017 at 07:47 AM.
Quote from conquer :
I don't have any wells fargo bank or ATM within 100 miles radius. Is there any way I can deposit money through bank to bank?
Also how would they issue a refund when you close the account through secure message?

Thanks in Advance.
I funded with a credit card (Chase). It took a few days to post to the Wells Fargo account. I got the debit card by mail and the pin number on the same date. I called the number on the card to activate it and 5 minutes after that I made my required 10 purchases by purchasing amazon gift cards. From another thread, it was suggested that the purchases be made in different amounts as to not trigger a fraud alert, so I purchased one at .51 cents, the second at 52 cents and so on until I got to 10. ( I actually did 11 because I went to public school and can't count very well).

The next day I set up the online account.

2 or 3 days later the $250 showed up. I still have not stepped foot into their bank.

My second and third ones (for the spouse and kid) were a tad bit trickier. The questions are easy for your spouse and child so no issue there, but I used their real phone numbers, so I opted to go to the ATM to activate them versus getting them to call in. This may not be an issue for anyone else but something to note if you have a kid away at school.

I've got mixed emotions at this point. I'm feeling kinda guilty AND I like their online interface so the money is still sitting in all three accounts. I'll probably go and just withdraw from ATM for the spouse and kid, but I'd imagine you could just go to walmart and buy a gift card from your favorite retailer. If there is anything left in their accounts (assuming that the atm only dispenses in increments of $10), I will add the overage to amazon again.

Many others in the previous thread stated that closing the account via secure checking was easy, painless and quick. All of this to say, please do not let the idea of driving 100 miles to go to the bank deter you from doing this. Many others have also reported that they have never had to go into the bank to complete this deal. I see no reason why you can't be one of them.
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slingster
03-09-2017 at 07:56 AM.
03-09-2017 at 07:56 AM.
Went through the application and one of the security questions asked me if I recognize a name, which has my ex's first name but with a different last name. So I just clicked yes and my application was confirmed! Apparently my ex remarried! Confused Good for her! I'm going to get $250!
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jagpack
03-09-2017 at 08:00 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:00 AM.
Quote from liquidsyphon :
On a sort of related note:

Did anyone get their Regions $400 bonus yet?
I had never gotten my debit card in. Called yesterday, it was their mistake, so I am still waiting to get it. Was it 60 days to do the 10 debit transactions? If so, I will have to do them right away when it comes in.
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nexus14
03-09-2017 at 08:03 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:03 AM.
Quote :
Next Steps:
Please sign, date, and return the Consumer Account Application included in your account information packet (which will arrive in 3 business days).
Once we have verified your information, we'll send you the status of your application by email and we'll follow up with a letter within 2 to 5 business days of our decision.
Boo. Any way to expedite this?
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RMSweBadNews
03-09-2017 at 08:04 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:04 AM.
Quote from gkwong :
you should probably read the original thread. You don't need to sign and return the docs.

I was conditionally approved too, just waited for the debit card and pin to come and then I just did my 10 transactions. got bonus in 2 days. sent SM to close the account.
Did you withdraw the money/spend it before closing or they send a check for the $250?
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tennis8363
03-09-2017 at 08:04 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:04 AM.
Quote from n1ceguy :
I wouldn't think so. radio stations don't have to send you a 1099 unless you win over $600 same thing with sweepstakes. this is a little different but sounds like it would fall under the same rules.
You are wrong, a 1099 will be produced from this bonus.
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jackma
03-09-2017 at 08:05 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:05 AM.
Any penalty fee If I cancel the account?
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rumata13
03-09-2017 at 08:08 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:08 AM.
got this error message when following the link:

"wellsfargo.com is temporarily unavailable

Thank you for visiting wellsfargo.com. Unfortunately, our homepage, product and company information, and employment pages are unavailable right now. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sign on to view your accounts
You can still view accounts and statements, make payments, or conduct commercial business. If you are already enrolled for online access, please click below to sign on."
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todx
03-09-2017 at 08:10 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:10 AM.
Quote from csharrow :
Opened account. Got the debit card 5 days later. Bought 10 x $1 Amazon gift cards. The $250 was in my account 3 days later. Went down to the local branch to cancel the account today. No fees. No issues. The lady helping me even kinda laughed about the whole thing. I thanked her for the free money. Walked out $250 richer.
I didn't know it was possible to buy gift cards with debit cards online. How did you do that? Unless you purchased them in a store?
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dadab
03-09-2017 at 08:10 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:10 AM.
Do we get instant approval? what does this mean?

Status: Once we verify your information for this account, we'll email you the status of your application and send a follow-up letter by mail within 2 to 5 business days of our decision.
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cyclops13
03-09-2017 at 08:12 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:12 AM.
Can this be done in the branch?
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jagpack
03-09-2017 at 08:12 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:12 AM.
Quote from todx :
I didn't know it was possible to buy gift cards with debit cards online. How did you do that? Unless you purchased them in a store?
Amazon's website
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LeeNguyen
03-09-2017 at 08:16 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:16 AM.
Great deal. That is kind of EZ $$$; I got $500 with two accounts. May try some more accounts.
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gkwong
03-09-2017 at 08:16 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:16 AM.
Quote from RMSweBadNews :
Did you withdraw the money/spend it before closing or they send a check for the $250?

withdrew it, ACH pull from my chase account
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