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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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herbness
03-20-2017 at 11:35 AM.
03-20-2017 at 11:35 AM.
when going to the , wire money tab i receive the message..

We're sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.

so am i suppose to go to a bank and withraw it all, and then close the account there , how about the extra funds that are not withdrawable, they should give me a check?
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XRMancia
03-20-2017 at 11:37 AM.
03-20-2017 at 11:37 AM.
Quote from Etzer :
To those who've gotten the bonus, how long did it take for your transactions to post? Mine have been pending for 3 days now.

Transactions made on the 16th from a vending machine at work posted on the 17th and just received my bonus offer deposit today!
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sharp99
03-20-2017 at 11:38 AM.
03-20-2017 at 11:38 AM.
Quote from herbness :
when going to the , wire money tab i receive the message..

We're sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.

so am i suppose to go to a bank and withraw it all, and then close the account there , how about the extra funds that are not withdrawable, they should give me a check?

what extra funds!
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sharp99
03-20-2017 at 11:47 AM.
03-20-2017 at 11:47 AM.
wish I could figure out how to get money into this account, I don't have a physical location near me, can I write a check to myself from my other bank, or write a check from my other bank to myself and do a mobile deposit, or use my Chase debit card like I did for the initial $25?
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kwaboat
03-20-2017 at 11:54 AM.
03-20-2017 at 11:54 AM.
Quote from sharp99 :
I know this is asking a lot from sd'ers but maybe just maybe you can wait a week or so until we all get our bonuses if you're planning on closing your account.
If and when I get my bonus, I plan on keeping it open untill I spend the 250. I might as well use it in Wells Fargo since it's there. I'll give them what they want for a little bit.
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sharp99
03-20-2017 at 12:01 PM.
03-20-2017 at 12:01 PM.
if I had a WF location closer than 70 miles I'd probably just keep it open, the requirements to waive the monthly fee are easier on this account than most banks than again WF has a terrible reputation lately.
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sharp99
03-20-2017 at 12:03 PM.
03-20-2017 at 12:03 PM.
Quote from kwaboat :
If and when I get my bonus, I plan on keeping it open untill I spend the 250. I might as well use it in Wells Fargo since it's there. I'll give them what they want for a little bit.

that's what worries me, they see a bunch of account closings as soon as the bonus hits and they withdrawal the offer, I wish we could work together here, I'm not crazy about big banks but they aren't asking for much here so I'm trying to be fair it these offers will likely never turn up again or they'll have much stricter requirements.
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Suthngal
03-20-2017 at 12:09 PM.
03-20-2017 at 12:09 PM.
Quote from sharp99 :
wish I could figure out how to get money into this account, I don't have a physical location near me, can I write a check to myself from my other bank, or write a check from my other bank to myself and do a mobile deposit, or use my Chase debit card like I did for the initial $25?
I used a cc, bc there are no locations near me. They also give you an addy to mail deposits to them too.
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sharp99
03-20-2017 at 12:29 PM.
03-20-2017 at 12:29 PM.
Quote from Suthngal :
I used a cc, bc there are no locations near me. They also give you an addy to mail deposits to them too.

guess I can write a check to myself from my Chase account and deposit it via the WF mobile deposit site. think that'll work?

Quote from Suthngal :
I used a cc, bc there are no locations near me. They also give you an addy to mail deposits to them too.

used a cc for the initial deposit?
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USAFdude02
03-20-2017 at 01:12 PM.
03-20-2017 at 01:12 PM.
Quote from sharp99 :
guess I can write a check to myself from my Chase account and deposit it via the WF mobile deposit site. think that'll work?




used a cc for the initial deposit?
When redeeming the offer, it says you can make your initial deposit via credit card up to $50. This is what I did. It seemed relatively quick.

I am pending my deposits. I will post once they get deposited.
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Suthngal
03-20-2017 at 03:00 PM.
03-20-2017 at 03:00 PM.
Quote from sharp99 :
guess I can write a check to myself from my Chase account and deposit it via the WF mobile deposit site. think that'll work?




used a cc for the initial deposit?
Yes, I used my cc and deposited $25.

And yes, you can write a check to yourself and mail it in.
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Poundahoe_Indian
03-20-2017 at 03:49 PM.
03-20-2017 at 03:49 PM.
just made my 10 Amazon gift card purchases, we'll see what happens when they post
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DeeDon
03-20-2017 at 04:21 PM.
03-20-2017 at 04:21 PM.
Quote from spaniel53 :
I signed up for the account on Mar 8, and got my debit card on the 14th. I activated my card and made 10 amazon GC reloads at $0.50, $0.51, thru $0.59. That same day I made a purchase using the mobile app and was credited the $10 instantly. My PIN came in the mail on the 17th (seperate letter for security I guess). The $250 promo just hit my account today, the 18th.

Hopefully this time frame helps for those wondering how long the turnaround takes.

Time to close this account. Wells Fargo is awful. Monthly fines for not having recurring balance transfers? No thanks.
question... is the $10 app purchase bonus a targeted offer? will i still get the bonus if i make a purchase with the app without receiving any notice about it? TIA

i just made 10 AGC reloads over the weekend so hopefully i'll get the $250 bonus before this week ends.
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DeeDon
03-20-2017 at 04:41 PM.
03-20-2017 at 04:41 PM.
after i initially applied online, i received an email of approval and WF mentioned that they will send a packet, which i need to sign and return to them. has anyone received a packet of docs to be signed? i have not received this packet yet, but i already received the debit card and pin last friday. i also already set up online access.
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xPwn
03-20-2017 at 04:43 PM.
03-20-2017 at 04:43 PM.
Did anyone get a "Consumer Checking Application" with a W-9 thingy in the mail from Wells Fargo? I didn't fill it out and maybe that's why I haven't gotten the bonus yet... did the 10 transactions, all posted 3/16. Anyone else in the same boat?

Some haven't filled out any paperwork but have received the $250. I called and they said I need to fill it out? Does anyone have other data points?
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