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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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sharp99
03-13-2017 at 07:14 PM.
03-13-2017 at 07:14 PM.
Quote from DougW5460 :
After instant approval last week, more "welcome" emails today; card and PIN (sent separately) en route.

did they inform you that your card was sent?
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dualityofman
03-13-2017 at 10:58 PM.
03-13-2017 at 10:58 PM.
Quote from soonerdy :
Missed it because they wanted my zip code to call in and I didn't get around to it. Frustrating.
Everyone I know absolutely hates Wells Fargo with a passion. They are officially rated the 3rd worst bank in the United States. Why give a lousy company your money anyhow?
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sharp99
03-14-2017 at 12:56 AM.
03-14-2017 at 12:56 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
Everyone that I know absolutely hates Wells Fargo with a passion. They are officially rated being the 3rd worst bank in the United States. Why give a lousy company your money anyhow?

They are desperate for customers.
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Beach__House
03-14-2017 at 04:02 AM.
03-14-2017 at 04:02 AM.
Quote from sharp99 :
did they inform you that your card was sent?
Yes email that card was sent and to be on the look out for an envelope that look like "this" with a description and a pic so you don't throw it out as junk mail.

Card arrived yesterday Monday 3/13/17 called and activated. Still waiting on pin so can't access account online yet.

Did 10 GC reloads on Amazon alternating $0.50 and $1 within 10 minutes and card did not lock up. Since these were all transactions without pin will have to wait until pin arrives to log on and see how they post credit or debit.

If debit hopefully bonus appears by Friday then go into local branch and close account.

If not will do 10 $1 debits with pin at target self checkout and wait for bonus. If not deposited by 4/1/2017 will do 10 more to avoid any possible fees even though PP states no fees first 64 days.
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DougW5460
03-14-2017 at 05:06 AM.
03-14-2017 at 05:06 AM.
Quote from sharp99 :
did they inform you that your card was sent?
Yes the email said card and PIN were sent.
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meanieme
03-14-2017 at 07:42 AM.
03-14-2017 at 07:42 AM.
When did this expire? I thought it was good until March 24.
Was just about to open an account.
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soonerdy
03-14-2017 at 08:28 AM.
03-14-2017 at 08:28 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
Everyone that I know absolutely hates Wells Fargo with a passion. They are officially rated being the 3rd worst bank in the United States. Why give a lousy company your money anyhow?
I was more focused on the money they're going to give me. I don't need much customer service on an account that sits to the side for a couple of months. Compared to the hoops we (people on this site) jump through with cc companies to get points worth $500 (hard credit pull plus spend $3k to $5k within a time period to get the points a month to 4 months down the road) I think this is a no brainer to sign my wife and me up.
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sharp99
03-14-2017 at 08:41 AM.
03-14-2017 at 08:41 AM.
Quote from soonerdy :
I was more focused on the money they're going to give me. I don't need much customer service on an account that sits to the side for a couple of months. Compared to the hoops we (people on this site) jump through with cc companies to get points worth $500 (hard credit pull plus spend $3k to $5k within a time period to get the points a month to 4 months down the road) I think this is a no brainer to sign my wife and me up.

let's see if they honor the offer.

I made the mistake of signing up not knowing there are no consumer branches within 90 miles of me. kind of makes me nervous.
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s24
03-14-2017 at 08:55 AM.
03-14-2017 at 08:55 AM.
Quote from meanieme :
When did this expire? I thought it was good until March 24.
Was just about to open an account.
Same here. I lagged it again and this is what happens!
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mutigers42
03-14-2017 at 09:20 AM.
03-14-2017 at 09:20 AM.
Quote from sharp99 :
let's see if they honor the offer.

I made the mistake of signing up not knowing there are no consumer branches within 90 miles of me. kind of makes me nervous.
The closest to me is 250 miles....I just entered a zip code of Chicago to allow to sign up (otherwise it would not allow). Had no issue getting the bonus within 5 days of making the purchases.

Same for my family and a few friends - all no Wells Fargo in our city or state (St. Louis, Missouri). All got rewards immediately. Just sent a secure message to close the account and was closed next day.
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MasterJedi1234
03-14-2017 at 09:23 AM.
03-14-2017 at 09:23 AM.
I was able to apply for the promotion, but was waiting for my application to be approved. My account was approved after the link expired. Do I still qualify for the promotion?
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MartinC5679
03-14-2017 at 09:27 AM.
03-14-2017 at 09:27 AM.
Dang! I knew I should have done this yesterday. Now it's expired. Thanks anyway for the post OP.
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ilovetofu
03-14-2017 at 10:04 AM.
03-14-2017 at 10:04 AM.
Quote from masteryoda69 :
I was able to apply for the promotion, but was waiting for my application to be approved. My account was approved after the link expired. Do I still qualify for the promotion?
There's no way for anyone on SD to answer this question with 100% certainty. Why don't you call WF and find out from them directly?
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sharp99
03-14-2017 at 11:24 AM.
03-14-2017 at 11:24 AM.
Quote from mutigers42 :
The closest to me is 250 miles....I just entered a zip code of Chicago to allow to sign up (otherwise it would not allow). Had no issue getting the bonus within 5 days of making the purchases.

Same for my family and a few friends - all no Wells Fargo in our city or state (St. Louis, Missouri). All got rewards immediately. Just sent a secure message to close the account and was closed next day.

ya I used my actual zip code and it was fine. I searched st.lous too, as I spend a lot of time there, no dice. but if it comes to where not having a branch is a problem I guess I'll close it. though I always feel guilty like I owe them something for the bonus.
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sharp99
03-14-2017 at 11:27 AM.
03-14-2017 at 11:27 AM.
I haven't gotten the debit card or anything physical on the mail yet but I finally called and the representative set up online banking for me so I see my account online now.
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