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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank Smartly Checking $250 – $450 Bonus

Bonus range

$250 – $450

Expires

Apr 6, 2026

Time to complete

~90 days

Bonus deposited in

~60 days

Difficulty

Medium

Requirements

Last verified: Mar 21, 2026

$250 Tier

Open an account

Open your new account using the offer link before the offer expires.

Make a minimum deposit

Deposit $25 within 30 days of account opening.

Make 2 or more direct deposits

Separate direct deposits should total at least $2000 within 90 days.

$350 Tier

Make a minimum deposit

Deposit $25 within 30 days of account opening.

Make 2 or more direct deposits

Separate direct deposits should total at least $5000 within 90 days.

$450 Tier

Make a minimum deposit

Deposit $25 within 30 days of account opening.

Make 2 or more direct deposits

Separate direct deposits should total at least $8000 within 90 days.

U.S. Bank requires two or more qualifying direct deposits within 90 days; the bonus is typically credited 30–60 days after all requirements are met.

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Community-reported results for what triggers a qualifying direct deposit at U.S. Bank.

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Account Details

Monthly fee$12/month
Fee waiver
  • Average account balance of $1,500+
  • Combined monthly direct deposits totaling $1,500+
  • Account owner of an open U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® credit card
  • Smart Rewards® Gold tier or above
  • Owner of an eligible U.S. Bank small business checking account
  • Member of eligible customer group (youth/young adult/senior/military/Workplace-Financial Wellness, etc.)
Min. hold period180 days

$50 early account closing fee if closed within 180 days of opening.

Credit inquirySoft pull only
ChexSystemsSensitive (may deny negative history)
AvailabilitySelect states (AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI, WY)

Eligibility

Minimum age18+
Existing customersNot eligible

Cannot have had a U.S. Bank consumer checking account in the last 2 years.

Other restrictions
  • Must open in a state where U.S. Bank operates

Rechurnable?

Can rechurnYes
Cooldown730 days
NotesClose account, wait 2+ years.

Fine Print

Offer may not be available if you live outside of the U.S. Bank footprint.

Taxable income · Reported on 1099-INT

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