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Edited March 8, 2017
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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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1/27 - Applied for checking account using CC for initial funding; received conditional approval.
2/08 - Received welcome emails, but no charges on credit card.
2/13 - Received snail mail with my account number, still no charges on my credit card.
2/14 - Made $25 cash deposit in person at Wells Fargo branch.
2/15 - Received email confirmation of opening deposit; was able to log in and view my account online (was prior customer and my logon was still valid).
2/17 - Received email notification for debit card shipment.
2/21 - Received debit card & PIN in the mail.
2/22 - Completed 10 debit card purchases.
2/27 - $250 bonus posted.
2/27 - Got $10 Wells Fargo Wallet for Android bonus (more info below).
2/27 - Transferred account balance to external bank account from WF online banking.
3/02 - Closed WF checking account via secure online message (more info below).
Details on the $10 Wells Fargo Wallet for Android bonus:
https://www.wellsfargo.
Must have a non-rooted Android phone with NFC and running on Kit Kat or higher.
Bonus is not available for iPhone or Windows (or any other OS) phone, it's only for Android.
Bonus was posted instantly when I did it.
Change your online privacy preferences before closing your account:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
How to close account: https://www.wellsfargo.
Other FAQs:
Method of payment for 10 purchases does not matter; can be done using Debit Card & PIN or as Credit Card.
Link to reload Amazon gift card (minimum $0.50 per transaction, you might want to consider using different amounts for each purchase to avoid triggering WF fraud system): https://www.amazon.com/asv/reload...ur_bal
Account can be closed immediately after receiving bonus, there is no requirement to keep it open, or a penalty to close it at any time.
Account maintenance fees are supposedly waived for the first 64 days (per other SlickDeals users).
You don't need to sign or send back any paperwork.
Hope this helps.
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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.
Details on the $10 Wells Fargo Wallet for Android bonus:
Change your online privacy preferences before closing your account:
How to close account: https://www.wellsfargo.
- Call us at 1-800-869-3557
- Or Sign on to Wells Fargo Online and access Contact Us through the More menu to send an email request to close the account.
- Or visit a Wells Fargo branch near you.
To close a Checking or Savings account with a balance:Hope this helps.
Ya I did the amazon gc micro transaction thing and I've been following the original regions thread but it seems like no one got anything and it's almost time for the fees to start hitting if you didn't setup direct deposit or throw 1500 into.
Sucks because my wife's work won't split her direct deposit between 2 banks
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Open the account.
Make 10 amazon 50 cent purchases.
Wait 45 days to get 250.
And then close the account right away.
Is this right?
Thank You
Did anyone get their Regions $400 bonus yet?
Check your facts. He's a total fraud. He is smart enough to have figured out how to get rich off the poor while he claims to be helping them. Don't get me wrong, I hate Trump too. Buffet owns this 'modest house' and old Cadillac but never uses either. He spends all his time in high end hotels on his companies dime....
Poor or great, can you not detect humor?
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