A new Chase branch opened across the street from my apartment some time in the past few months. I was considering opening an account there for the convenience, but I haven’t given it too much thought. I’m more inclined to simplify my finances, which means reducing the number of accounts I have rather than increasing. Besides, my closest Wachovia branch, where I hold my primary brick-and-mortar checking account, is only two blocks away.
This weekend, I received a notice in the mail that Chase is offering a $100 bonus for opening a checking account. This provided motivation until I read the details. The account must be opened with a low minimum of at least $100 but there are no fees only if you initiate direct deposit. I’m happy with my current direct deposit arrangement, whereby funds from my paycheck are automatically deposited into my ING Direct Electric Orange account and then distributed to savings from there.
This $100 bonus does not appear to be available online. It required the physical certificate received in the mail to be given to an account representative at a Chase branch. Here is the full “fine print” on this offer:
Chase Free Checking™ requires a $100 minimum opening deposit of new money (money not currently held by this bank or its affiliates) to qualify for the bonus. Chasee Free Checking has no monthly service fee when you have a monthly direct deposit. Limit one personal checking account-related reward/premium per customer, per calendar year. Offer not available on account conversions or in combination with any other offer. Bonus will be automatically deposited into your new account with 10 business days of account opening, but not considered part of minimum opening deposit. Checking account must remain open for a minimum of six months or the bonus will be debited from the account at closing. Account is subject to approval. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS for 1099-INT.
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I was about to open a checking account at CHASE, for direct depositing my paychecks. I found some of these coupons on ebay, do you think I should do it?
Buying a coupon from eBay introduces another level of risk. It’s up to you whether you want to take that risk. Alternatively, you could mention to the account representative that you heard Chase is offering $100 bonuses and flat out request one. Good luck, whichever strategy you use.
I have a $100 coupon available if someone wants to email me. All you need is the coupon code – I can email it to you. I just opened an account with a $125 bonus. Typically I get a coupon with every statement from my Chase Freedom, Chase Visa and Chase Southwest Visa cards.
I give them away all the time, but never thought about selling them… hmmm. ..
I took advantage of a similar offer from chase a couple of months ago.
At the time, they were offering $125 to new customers. I was able to snag this sweet bonus – I did have to go down to the local branch in person to open the account. Fortunately, I live on the same block.
They were keen to inform me that I would not get the bonus if I did not set up direct deposit, which I did, and the bonus was speedily applied to my account after the first direct deposit payment.
one of the easiest ~$90 I ever made, and I was thinking about opening an account with them anyways for convenience!
I have too many bad memories from being a former Chase customer. Even $100 is not enough motivation for me to make them part of my life again. I like what Dave Ramsey has to say “Chase you out of our house.”
By the way, I was always in good standing on my Chase loan, and paid it off a year ahead of schedule to get rid of them and debt.
Interesting. I have had no problems with Chase.
You can go to the US Postal Service web site, pay $1 to change your address, and the big packet of coupons that comes to your door soon after will contain one of these $100 coupons.
Hi,
Could you email me the code? I was going to open an account today and would love to get the bonus.
Thanks!
I have never really been a fan of chase – I have had many customer service problems on the Credit Card side, but I guess the Banking side could be a different story – Jason thanks for sharing the info, I like that idea better than ebay
Please send me the coupon code so that I can open a bank account with chase..
Thanks
Friend
The coupon is spoken for.
could you email me the 100 coupon code for chase? i just opened an account two night ago. please and thanks!!
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Howdy from Texas Mr. Rocketc:
Would you mind also emailing me the code from the Chase coupon? I too have been trying to decide which bank to open an account with—this offer would make the difference.
Stay warm, dave in Texas
I have given away all the coupons I have, but I anticipate getting another on in the next week. I always post them on my blog.
hi would you mind email me the coupon code?
thanks a lot
Hi,
I am about to open a chase account today. Could you please email me the coupon code?
Thanks a lot!!!
I would love to have the code, I was going to open an account yestersday but was told by the teller to lok for a coupon first. Thanks!
I would like to get the coupon code if that is OK.
I would like to get the coupon code if that is OK.
Please send me my email
thank you
Could you please email me the code
Thanks
I just opened a Chase checking account yesterday and was told that I could make use of the $100 coupon if I present it in the next 30 days. Could you please e-mail the code?
Thanks
Hi. Same boat here. I wish I saw this site earlier! I just opened an account this morning! Can you send me the coupon code also? usagi dot sisa at yahoo.ca
Thanks!
Please email me a copy of the Chase Bank $100 code, also.
I opened an account with Chase the other day and was informed I could find this coupon online. My banker mentioned they move it around a lot on the internet. I have not been able to find one.
Would anyone be willing to share the sacred “code”?@#%^&*$#@#$^&*
Thanks
Hi,
Can you please email me the coupon code. I will like to open a Chase account.
I need that coupon code! Opened an acct 1 week ago and have 30 days to apply it my acct. I’d appreciate it if someone could e-mail me!
Would you please send me the code so i could open a checking account thank you.
Good evening, I was wondering if you have the chase coupon code you could email me ASAP
THERE IS A $100.00 PROMOTION RUNNING ON PRESIDENTS DAY THIS MONDAY. HEARD THIS FROM A FRIEND OF MINE WHO’S A BANKER. JUST OPEN A DIRECT DEPOSIT FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT ON MONDAY, FEB 18, 2008.
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Hi,
Could you please e-mail me the coupon at:
Thank you
I was wondering if I might be able to have that chase coupon code. Thank you!
Interested in the chase coupon that you have… let me know if you still have it available. Thanks, my e-mail address is
Aaron
Do you still have it? Thanks!
Here are some referal coupons that expire on 5/17/2008:
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3237999009102746
You get $50 for new business checking account and $25 for new personal checking account. And so do I!
Hi,
Can you send me the Chase code for $100 for opening a new checking acct.?
Thanks,
Paul
plz send me coupon code for opening chase bank account
I did everything that the coupon told me to took it to a Branch, got the direct deposit, even the hundred dollars in the account. I have been waiting 4 months and nothing I have called and they say 3 weeks oh act it takes 3 months.
So I wait and call the Branch I went to open the account and they say they have no record of me using the coupon.. The only reason I opened the account..
What should I do if they refuse to pay me? Has this happened to anyone else??
angry in NJ
Strange. . . that’s never happened to me. My wife and I have successfully opened 4 such accounts and the bonus has always been right on time.
Please send me the code to open a Chase checking account for $100.00
Thank you…..Carol
Could I please get the $100 checking w/ direct deposit code sent to my email. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!
This would be a blessing if it were true. I HOPING THIS LEGIT. TThanks for heads up. Also does it work for nline banking.
Sincerely , S andersen
Hi ,
Can u please give me the couppon code please.
I would be really greatful
thanks
I am looking for an extra promo code as well if anyone has one they can email me. Thanks in advance.
Erica
Hi, i m interested to open an account in chase bank. could you give me the coupon code please.
Thanks.
Hi, I saw your add. I just opened a Chase account and lost my Coupon. The Bank man said if i still can find the coupon code he will add the 100 dollar. Do you still have the Coupon Code please>
Thank you
Marion
the coupons is good but i wouldn’t do it online, go into your nearest branch, i did it and they only ask for a 25.00 deposit, also you can have direct deposit or use your debit card more then 6 times a month.
Hello All: I just opened up a Chase account today and was wondering if anyone could please e-mail me the coupon code? Thank you and much appreciated!!!
I just openend a chase account and i could really use a coupon code if you could email thanks in advance.
Could the $100 coupon offer please be emailed to me?
Thank you.
Does it have to be direct deposit. Or can you use the coupon when opening a new account?
Hi, please send me 100$ coupons..I urgently need to open chase account and urgent need of money…....ankur.tcs@gmail.com
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Would you please send me that $100 coupon code? Thanks so much!
$125.00 current promotion. Expires 9-13-08 Coupon code:
3257064992960388
Hi. I read that you have a coupon code for $100. Can you please send one to me? Thanks a bunch! Email = Hunnie426@yahoo.com
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Could you please e-mail me the coupon code for opening a Chase checking account?
I just lost my job and every little bit helps nowadays!
Thanks!
i just want the coupon code of 100$
i have opened an account in chase
please try to send me
i need the coupon for 100 dollars if you still have it
Can you please send me the coupon code to open a new account. i did go to the branch and was told that I needed the code. Thanks!
hey rocketc i could really use one of those coupons. I just opened an account there and they said i have thirty days to find one. That was two weeks ago! and i cant find one anywhere. please ! if anyone has the code please help.
Hi,
Could you please forward the 16 digit code for the $100 coupon. I just opened an account and the manager said I could call him with the code within the next few weeks. I recently lost my job so I could use all the help I can get.
Thanks!
Hey! My husband just lost his job and we are broke. May I have the coupon code for $100 free when opening a new checking account?
Thanks!
I would like to open a account with chase today – called the branch and was told to google and get the code to him – it will be accepted this way – may I have the code for this bonus? thank you
Found out the $100 coupon code can only be used once. Each customer has a unique code. My coupon was accidently thrown away and I am having a very hard time getting it replace. Already talked to “personal banker” at 1-800-##### and to local branch manager. If anyone can help me, please let me know!
did you get the code? If so can you also let me have it…I want to open an account today…