Chase Secure Banking: $175 Bonus for New Checking Customers

New Chase customers can earn a $175 bonus by opening a Chase Secure Banking checking account and completing the qualifying transactions. You can open online or at a branch. No minimum deposit to open No overdraft fees $0 monthly service fee for ages 17-24 Direct deposit may arrive up to two business days early Check Chase's terms for the exact transaction requirements and deadline.

Chase is offering a combined bonus of up to $900 when you open both a new checking and savings account. Here's how the bonus breaks down: $300 for opening a Chase Total Checking account and receiving a qualifying direct deposit within 90 days $200 for opening a Chase Savings account, depositing $15,000 or more in new money within 30 days, and maintaining that balance for 90 days $400 extra when you complete both the checking and savings requirements above How to get started: Visit the Chase offer page (try incognito mode) Open both a Chase Total Checking and Chase Savings account simultaneously Set up a qualifying direct deposit to the checking account within 90 days Deposit $15,000 in new funds directly into the savings account within 30 days and keep it there through day 90 Bonuses are paid within 15 days of completing each requirement Key details to know: Available nationwide, online or in-branch No minimum direct deposit amount required for the checking bonus Only a soft credit pull — no impact on your credit score Chase does not pull ChexSystems Monthly fee for checking is $12 (waivable with $500/month in direct deposits, $1,500 daily balance, or $5,000 average combined balance) Monthly fee for savings is $5 (waivable with $300 daily balance or a recurring $25+ auto-transfer from Chase checking) Bonus is taxable and reported on IRS Form 1099-INT Must wait 2 years from last coupon enrollment date before doing this again Offer expires January 27, 2027 Tips: Deposit the $15,000 directly into the savings account — transferring from checking first may put the savings bonus at risk. You can safely close the accounts after receiving the bonuses, as there is no early termination fee.

Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cardholders can claim a complimentary 12-month Apple TV+ subscription — a value of $159 — at no cost. How to Activate: Log in to chase.com or the Chase Mobile app Find and activate the Apple TV+ benefit under your card perks Sapphire Preferred cardholders must activate by December 31, 2026 Sapphire Reserve cardholders have until June 22, 2027 to redeem (Reserve details) Key Details: One-time activation required per Apple Account If you already have a paid Apple TV+ subscription through Apple, it will be paused during the complimentary period and resume automatically afterward Apple One subscribers get an $8/month discount instead Subscription may auto-renew after 12 months — consider setting a calendar reminder to cancel before renewal if you don't want to be charged Benefit is tied to the primary cardmember only

Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless cardholders can now earn significant savings on airline purchases throughout 2026. Here's how to maximize this benefit: Two Separate $50 Credits Available: First period: Spend $250+ on airline purchases Jan 1 - June 30, get $50 statement credit Second period: Spend $250+ on airline purchases July 1 - Dec 31, get another $50 statement credit How to Activate: Existing cardholders must enroll at Chase's official page New cardholders receive the benefit automatically Key Requirements: Must purchase directly from airlines (not third-party booking sites) Purchases must be made with your Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card Total potential savings: $100 for the year This effectively gives you a 20% discount on your first $250 of airline spending in each half of 2026.

The top $1,000 tier needs $100,000 deposited, but the $75 tier at $10,000 is reachable and you still earn the account's interest.

U.S. Bank pays up to $450 for opening a new Smartly Checking account and receiving qualifying direct deposits within 90 days. The bonus is tiered by the total of two or more direct deposits: $250 for $2,000 to $4,999.99 $350 for $5,000 to $7,999.99 $450 for $8,000 or more Requirements: Open the account with at least $25 through the offer page Enroll in online banking or the U.S. Bank Mobile App within 90 days Complete two or more ACH direct deposits (paycheck or government benefits) within 90 days Not eligible if you had a U.S. Bank consumer checking account or bonus in the past 12 months Things to know: Available nationwide except NY and FL; in states without a branch you need an existing U.S. Bank relationship $12 monthly fee, waived with $1,500 in monthly direct deposits or a $1,500 average balance No early closure fee; soft credit pull The bonus is reported as interest on a 1099-INT