[MI, IN, OH In Branch] Flagstar Bank $250 Checking Bonus – Direct Deposit Not Required

Update 11/12/22: Deal is still available but the direct link no longer working. Hat tip to reader AllenW

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $250
• Availability: MI, IN, OH In Branch
• Direct deposit required: Optional
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: None
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: 180 days, bonus forfeit and fee charged
• Household limit: One
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Flagstar Bank is offering a bonus of $250 when you open a SimplyChecking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Open with at least $50
  • Maintain an average daily collected balance of $500 or more for the first 90 days
  • Set up a recurring direct deposit (ACH credit) of $500 or more in the first 90 days OR perform 10 debit card purchases

The Fine Print

• Must be a new personal checking customer of Flagstar Bank.
• Minimum $50 deposit to open checking account.
• New checking account must maintain an Average Daily Collected Balance of $500 or more for the first 90 days.
• Customer must set up a recurring direct deposit of $500 or more in the first 90 days, or perform 10 debit card purchases.
• If these conditions are met, the $250 bonus will be deposited into the qualifying checking account 91-100 days from account opening and will be labeled “Descriptive Deposit Promotional Credit.”
• New checking account must remain open for a minimum of 180 days, or an early account closing fee will be assessed along with the $250 repayment.
• This offer is limited to one bonus per household.
• This offer cannot be combined with any other bonus offers.
• Flagstar Bank employees are not eligible for this offer.
• For tax purposes, the customer will receive an IRS form from Flagstar Bank. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice.
• SimplyOne accounts do not qualify.
• If you’ve been paid a cash bonus previously, you are ineligible to receive this offer.
• Receiving this offer does not guarantee your eligibility.
• All account applications are subject to our normal approval process.
• Personal accounts only.
• Area restrictions may apply.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

SimplyChecking has no monthly fees to worry about

Early Account Termination Fee

Account must be kept open for 180 days otherwise an early account termination fee will be charged and bonus must be repaid.

Our Verdict

Previous deal was for $300 with no bonus requirements. Last time it was offered you did need to bring in a mailer, but I don’t see anything about a mailer being required in the terms so it’s possible it’s publicly available this time. If it is publicly available, this is definitely going on our list of the best checking account bonuses.

Hat tip to reader BR

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