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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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Could someone confirm?
Or it is different by credit card issuer?
I used my chase credit card and the transaction was considered a purchase. Not sure about other cc.
I literally went to a dollar store and told the cashier what I was doing and how they can get this deal to and we did 10 transactions for 10, 1 dollar items. To not be rude I move out of the line any time a new customer showed up to check out. I got the money like a week later.
I thought u need to hv the account open for at least 3-6 months? Did u get any penalty closing the account early?
If i try to the sign up for the account, how will I know if im eligible for the $250 or not??
Thanks again!!
I don't know. You can try asking Wells Fargo.
Conditionally approved is not the same thing as approved, or that your account is open. Chances are you'll just waste your time going into the branch. Is there anything preventing you from waiting a few days?
Read the wiki. There is no penalty for closing the account at any time.
Nope I could wait, was just confirming in order to hasten the process as the bank is just a mile from my home. I'll wait and thanks for information
Any idea why conditional approval?
I went to the Wells Fargo branch (it took 2 hours bc I got lost in nyc) and they said no, online you can only use a valid state ID or license. They said I could open the account there but then I wouldn't get the $250 (they also claimed that it was a targeted offer even online and there was no possible way anyone can get this without being targeted).
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My guess is they're using this to inflate their customer count to their shareholders. Would be funny if someone found a way to create a bunch of what we'll call "fake" customers to bilk this company from their $250. Someone should actually do this, and see if they get the same kind of justice that Wells Fargo received when they defrauded people. /rant
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Status:
Your application has been approved, and your new account is eligible to receive a bonus offer. For more details, see the Bonus Offer Disclosure and Additional Requirements.
So I went into a branch and was able to open the account, get a debit card, and deposit my $25. I didn't even think to ask when I was in the branch if I would still qualify for the $250. I called Wells Fargo and they said I should still be on track for the $250 and to call them if I don't receive it within the allotted time period after I completed my ten transactions. We'll see.
Are you sure this will happen, i don't see this in the fine print anywhere
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