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Wells Fargo: New Checking Customers: Deposit $25, Get Expired

$250 Bonus
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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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DeeDon
03-21-2017 at 11:06 AM.
03-21-2017 at 11:06 AM.
Quote from DeeDon :
which mobile app did you use for the $10 purchase credit? I see a few WF apps in google play store...
never mind... i just quickly glanced through the wiki and missed the info...
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SammiL8692
03-21-2017 at 02:14 PM.
03-21-2017 at 02:14 PM.
Quote from Etzer :
My transactions from Friday and Saturday posted today. Waiting on the $250.
Same here. Still waiting for the $250.
Update: Shows pending now(3/22/17)
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gty1979
03-21-2017 at 03:22 PM.
03-21-2017 at 03:22 PM.
Boom easy $500.00 ( my wife and I ) with just a few clicks and maybe close to a month wait by the time I get the money transferred out of Wells Fargo. If your going to do a bank to bank transfer it will add 2-3 business days to get everything done maybe more like 5-7 for verifying your bank and the actual transfer.

Timeline:
3/3 deposited $25 X2
3/17 received debit cards and did 10 amazon gift card reloads X2
3/20 received $250 bonus in each account
3/21 started process to transfer money out. (they are no local branches where I live)
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sharp99
03-21-2017 at 03:40 PM.
03-21-2017 at 03:40 PM.
Quote from gty1979 :
Boom easy $500.00 ( my wife and I ) with just a few clicks and maybe close to a month wait by the time I get the money transferred out of Wells Fargo. If your going to do a bank to bank transfer it will add 2-3 business days to get everything done maybe more like 5-7 for verifying your bank and the actual transfer.

Timeline:
3/3 deposited $25 X2
3/17 received debit cards and did 10 amazon gift card reloads X2
3/20 received $250 bonus in each account
3/21 started process to transfer money out. (they are no local branches where I live)

ya for the shyster!
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kwaboat
03-21-2017 at 06:58 PM.
03-21-2017 at 06:58 PM.
Quote from xPwn :
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?
Oh shoot. I shredded that paperwork..
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Billydakiddd
03-21-2017 at 07:46 PM.
03-21-2017 at 07:46 PM.
Who's in the last few days completed and received the $250 without filling out the paper?
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rypajo
03-21-2017 at 08:02 PM.
03-21-2017 at 08:02 PM.
Quote from Billydakiddd :
Who's in the last few days completed and received the $250 without filling out the paper?
I haven't received any paperwork.
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xPwn
03-21-2017 at 10:02 PM.
03-21-2017 at 10:02 PM.
10 Transactions posted on 3/16, got my bonus early 3/21. I guess you don't fill out the paperwork. Wait a day or two y'all. The waiting kills LMAO
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Nytron
03-22-2017 at 01:38 AM.
03-22-2017 at 01:38 AM.
I just received what looks to be a Wells Fargo phishing email from [email protected] titled "Switch to Online Statements for increased convenience". 90% of people would fall for this email, it is professionally done. I received this email just hours before my $250 showed up on my account.

This can't be coincidence. Could this be another Wells Fargo scandal, or is it just terrible taste on the part of Wells Fargo by using a random subdomain on an even more random domain name? I have used gmail since 2004 and have never received a Wells Fargo phishing attempt. I can't wait to close this account. Going to the bank tomorrow to cash out, not going to wait for ACH trial deposits.

p.s. I did not need to fill out any paperwork. I actually received the paperwork the day the bonus posted to my account.

Pro tip: if you're waiting on the bonus to show up and you plan to transfer the balance out to a different bank account, you should add your non-wells fargo account now because the trial deposit procedure takes 2-3 additional business days. Although if this theory of mine is true, then for sure just cash out at a branch.

TL DR version: Pretty sure but could be wrong, but I might have just broke national news. New Wells Fargo scandal, they've been hacked (i.e. a malicious user has gained access to private data such as email addresses and more). Be on the lookout for phishing emails made to look like they're from Wells Fargo.
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ywkhgqo
03-22-2017 at 04:06 AM.
03-22-2017 at 04:06 AM.
did my transactions on Saturday, bonus just showed up today. I'm thrilled
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euuser4282310
03-22-2017 at 06:09 AM.
03-22-2017 at 06:09 AM.
Amazon transactions done on Saturday the 17th took until Monday the 20th to post $250 just hit my account moments ago.

THANKS OP!


Edit: I spent more time staring at the account waiting for it to post than actually setting up the account LOL


Another note, I got the tax form in the mail but never sent it in and still go the 250.
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ChristopherO3275
03-22-2017 at 06:09 AM.
03-22-2017 at 06:09 AM.
Got the bonus this morning roughly a day after the charges posted. Thanks again OP.
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MIAMIGUY305
03-22-2017 at 06:17 AM.
03-22-2017 at 06:17 AM.
Quote from Billydakiddd :
Who's in the last few days completed and received the $250 without filling out the paper?

I received the $250 without sending in paperwork. The account is now closed.
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Billydakiddd
03-22-2017 at 06:27 AM.
03-22-2017 at 06:27 AM.
Currently have the $250 pending!!!
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Etzer
03-22-2017 at 07:42 AM.
03-22-2017 at 07:42 AM.
Just got my bonus! The 10 purchases were made on the 17th and 18th and posted yesterday. I did not send in any forms.

I think I'll be keeping the account. Not too happy with my current one.
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