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MOTDOC
MOTDOC (@guest_1473278)
October 26, 2022 14:47

Applied from OOS, was denied due to Chex. I had previously started an application but didn’t finish; a CSR rep reached out and asked whether I was still interested. She said that OOS was fine. After I was denied, I asked what in my Chex report caused them to decline. She said they don’t like to see more than 5 inquiries in 90 days. YMMV

Bertrand
Bertrand (@guest_1473433)
October 26, 2022 17:29

Interesting – when I applied last year they said they don’t accept OOS applications. Also, thanks for the Chex info. I have a lot of recent inquiries so I’ll hold of for now.

DP719
DP719 (@guest_1449185)
September 20, 2022 22:53

Capital One works for DD:

08/15: Opened Checking with non-veteran link (in Illinois, unsure of my Chex)
09/01: ACH $100 from Capital One savings
09/08: ACH $100 from Capital One savings
09/13: $150 bonus

Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek (@guest_1443462)
September 12, 2022 11:34

As Ben mentions below, the post needs an update. https://republicebank.com/switch/  William Charles  Chuck

Ben
Ben (@guest_1377069)
May 6, 2022 12:03

Submitted out of state / footprint application online – denied due to Chex.

Bertrand
Bertrand (@guest_1377128)
May 6, 2022 13:44

Are you sure you were denied for Chex? I applied online OOS back in November but after following up was told they only accept applications from Illinois residents: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/il-in-branch-only-republic-bank-250-savings-bonus/#comment-1285515

They did pull my Chex but I was able to get the inquiry removed.

Ben
Ben (@guest_1358262)
April 4, 2022 12:14

 William Charles  Chuck there’s a non veteran / service member version of the bonus that can be found here https://republicebank.com/switch/

mothman69
mothman69 (@guest_1285539)
November 18, 2021 15:28

I used the chat feature on their website to ask about the veteran Freedom Banking program and the rep said that it was a program from 2013 that they no longer offer.

8 years seems like a long time to keep a page online for something that’s no longer available?? I might call a branch to confirm.

mothman69
mothman69 (@guest_1291145)
November 29, 2021 10:02

Called their customer support number today and the rep I spoke with said that they no longer offer the bonus for the Freedom Banking accounts. I think I’ll try opening online for the $150 offer instead.

Jim Jones
Jim Jones (@guest_1304621)
December 24, 2021 18:45

mothman69 Did you apply and get approved ?

mothman69
mothman69 (@guest_1304738)
December 25, 2021 14:40

Jim Jones Tried applying online with an in-state address but was not successful. Maybe I’m too far out of footprint.

Bertrand
Bertrand (@guest_1285515)
November 18, 2021 14:41

 William Charles

They also have a $150 checking bonus thru December 31: https://republicebank.com/vhpromo/
Note that they do not accept OOS applications – I tried to apply online and it looked like it went through, but I never received my account information so I followed up and was informed that they only accept applications from IL residents.

Igor
Igor (@guest_1282761)
November 13, 2021 12:14

It looks like the current promotion is only for military/veterans:
“We are proud to offer a program designed specifically for military veterans and service members.
….
Bring documentation supporting your status as a veteran or service member”

DP719
DP719 (@guest_1282770)
November 13, 2021 12:33

Called a local branch and they said the same.