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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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gamingdroid
03-09-2017 at 08:18 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:18 AM.
Quote from slingster :
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! Good for her! I'm going to get $250!
They are collecting a scary amount of information about you, and everytime you tell them something, it gets logged in there. Crazy!
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lonnebebe22
03-09-2017 at 08:21 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:21 AM.
Quote from spending2much :
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.
I used the debit card to pay off other credit card bill or prepaid my phone bill. No need for me to withdraw the money.
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K7S5A
03-09-2017 at 08:21 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:21 AM.
I heard that this company has a poor reputation for secretly signing people up for new accounts in order to collect incentives, can anyone confirm if this is true? Thanks.
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lonnebebe22
03-09-2017 at 08:23 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:23 AM.
How many accounts would someone qualified for? Can I apply for multiple accounts and get the same offer for each account? Thx
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ilovetofu
03-09-2017 at 08:28 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:28 AM.
Here's my timeline from the last promo:
  • 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.com/jump/m...go-wallet/
  • 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:

How to close account: https://www.wellsfargo.com/help/f...-accounts/
Quote :
To close a Checking or Savings account with no balance:
  • 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:
  • Transfer the balance to another account before sending us an email request to close the account.
  • Or visit a Wells Fargo branch near you if there are outstanding items that you would like to have posted to your account before it is closed.
  • Or complete the Account Closure or Partial Withdrawal Request form and send it to us by mail to request a Cashier's Check.
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_balance
  • 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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tennis8363
03-09-2017 at 08:31 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:31 AM.
Quote from K7S5A :
I heard that this company has a poor reputation for secretly signing people up for new accounts in order to collect incentives, can anyone confirm if this is true? Thanks.
Sorry, but do you live under a rock with no access to news?
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liquidsyphon
03-09-2017 at 08:42 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:42 AM.
Quote from jagpack :
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.


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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Glacierflame
03-09-2017 at 08:44 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:44 AM.
Quote from hyyun1 :
Ok so let me get this right.
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
It only took about 24 hours my 10th Transaction posted for the money to show up in my account.
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mamabear209
03-09-2017 at 08:45 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:45 AM.
Quote from liquidsyphon :
On a sort of related note:

Did anyone get their Regions $400 bonus yet?
yes I got it last month posted as promotional marketing bonus; on the other hand, DH didn't get his yet and we had our offers upgraded to $400 confirmed via email. He sent SM inquiring about his bonus and was told it will be sometime April.
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kdeandrea80
03-09-2017 at 08:49 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:49 AM.
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"narcissist"?? Buffet? Really??? The guy has been living in the same modest house in Omaha for ages and you never see him surrounded by fancy cars, jets, yachts or Mc Mansions all over. You must be confused him with the current liar, p*ssy grabber, sitting in the White House. You can disagree with how Buffet makes a living but you will not find many that will agree with you that he is a narcissist!

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....
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capgeo1947
03-09-2017 at 08:50 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:50 AM.
I didn't bother reading all the comments but I don't know why anybody would give this a thumbs down. I did this in Jan and got easy money. You don't even have to cancel, all you have to do is make 10 debit card purchases a month and that is simple. One month I bought 10 $1 gift cards at amazon to myself and the next month I pumped gas getting $1 or so and inserting my card again and pumping more gas until I had 10 purchases. No problem or just cancel. Was a slick deal for me
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mamabear209
03-09-2017 at 08:52 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:52 AM.
Quote from lonnebebe22 :
How many accounts would someone qualified for? Can I apply for multiple accounts and get the same offer for each account? Thx
IINM, this offer is one per SSN unless you are opening accounts for different persons. check the fine print of offer for details.
Quote from cyclops13 :
Can this be done in the branch?
NO, this offer is strictly online.
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GabeBlack
03-09-2017 at 08:54 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:54 AM.
If the link doesn't work, copy it and try in an incognito window. Worked in Chrome here.
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K7S5A
03-09-2017 at 08:56 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:56 AM.
Quote from tennis8363 :
Sorry, but do you live under a rock with no access to news?

Poor or great, can you not detect humor? LMAO
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Mr.Chinito
03-09-2017 at 08:58 AM.
03-09-2017 at 08:58 AM.
So you need a W-9 in order to do this?
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