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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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deww
03-09-2017 at 10:20 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:20 AM.
I'll give a shot !
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Nytron
03-09-2017 at 10:21 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:21 AM.
Oops, double post. Lag. Delete
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mommawholoves2save
03-09-2017 at 10:22 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from ilovetofu :
What you'll need to apply
  • Social Security number
  • Valid ID (driver's license, state ID, Matricula card)
  • $25 opening deposit online - it's easy to transfer from another account (new customers: have a check handy) or use your debit or credit card

Does your child have what it takes to fulfill the above? If so, give it a shot and let us know how it goes.
Would a passport work?

Quote from ilovetofu :
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/


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.
great post
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liquidsyphon
03-09-2017 at 10:27 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:27 AM.
Quote from ilovetofu :
What you'll need to apply
  • Social Security number
  • Valid ID (driver's license, state ID, Matricula card)
  • $25 opening deposit online - it's easy to transfer from another account (new customers: have a check handy) or use your debit or credit card

Does your child have what it takes to fulfill the above? If so, give it a shot and let us know how it goes.
Would have to get a state id for $32, don't know the turn around time on them though.
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RacheyRay
03-09-2017 at 10:28 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:28 AM.
Did it earlier this year. Got the $250 4 days after making my 10th purchase. I bought things under and over a dollar . You may have to stay on Wells Fargo about receiving your card and pin letter though. I had to call because mine never came.
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baller1308
03-09-2017 at 10:31 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:31 AM.
Quote from passat25 :
Can those 10 purchases be made at the same time??? Other than that, I am not keeping this account... Too much hustle to avoid $10 monthly fee.
You'll want to make separate purchases. Buying 10x$.50 cards at one time will most likely show up under one transaction.
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europeinaugust
03-09-2017 at 10:33 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:33 AM.
Is anyone else being told they must sign, date and return the consumer account application?
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stanclave
03-09-2017 at 10:36 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:36 AM.
Quote from xraytakr :
Try reading the OP
I did.

However, there is no explicit terms about DD or minimum balance - these are standard everywhere.

Don't want to dive into Fine prints.

10 Debit card transaction is too good to be true without minimum balance or DD.
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xazwa123
03-09-2017 at 10:42 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:42 AM.
Me and my spouse have Everyday account (joint account). Do you think if i open a new account using this link, i can get 250$ bonus?

FIneprint says:
You cannot be:
An owner on a current Wells Fargo consumer checking account

Now, not sure if this means any checking account + owner means both names on the account or primary?
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loverofdeals1
03-09-2017 at 10:42 AM.
03-09-2017 at 10:42 AM.
Quote from stanclave :
I did.

However, there is no explicit terms about DD or minimum balance - these are standard everywhere.

Don't want to dive into Fine prints.

10 Debit card transaction is too good to be true without minimum balance or DD.
Try reading the OP again.
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Cerealki11er17
03-09-2017 at 11:00 AM.
03-09-2017 at 11:00 AM.
Not to burst anyone's bubble, but Wells Fargo will mail you a 1099 INT as these bonuses are taxed at your top marginal tax rate at year-end. Conservatively, assume you'll get taxed %33 on the amount.
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cfloyd3
03-09-2017 at 11:21 AM.
03-09-2017 at 11:21 AM.
I was not approved instantly and have to wait on the application in the mail. Seems good if you get instant approval but I will pass with having to do that part. Thanks though.
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RanAwayFromChen
03-09-2017 at 11:31 AM.
03-09-2017 at 11:31 AM.
Quote from kwadguy :
Offer not available if you are a resident of CA, DE, HI, MA, NY, TX or WY and have received a moving violation in the past 5 years.
Eligible for the offer and I had 2 tickets in the past year. Location: VA
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RayLogic
03-09-2017 at 11:35 AM.
03-09-2017 at 11:35 AM.
I was approved instantly - Do I need to set up the Online Enrollment immediately or should I just wait until they mail me the debit card/account number?
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lex2000
03-09-2017 at 11:43 AM.
03-09-2017 at 11:43 AM.
I applied last night and was "conditionally approved". Just got welcome emails(that's quick I expect another week for update) seems I'm approved without need of mailing the form?

I made my initial deposit with a chase freedom, it shows as pending, can't tell it's a purchase or cash advance though.
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