[PA] Traditions Bank $400 Checking Bonus

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $400
• Availability: PA bank only, will deny out of state
• Direct deposit required: Yes
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: None
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: 1/15/25

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Traditions Bank is offering a $400 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements (looks like you need to do for two statement cycles):
  • At least 15 posted debit or credit point of sale (POS) purchases using your Traditions Bank debit card
  • At least one ACH credit or debit (direct deposit or automatic payment) from your account
  • Use of a monthly E-Statement
  • A valid email address

The Fine Print

• Offer valid from 12/1/24-1/15/25 and is subject to change without notice.
• Offer does not apply to existing Traditions Bank personal checking account customers, owners, or those with signing authority on any other Traditions Bank personal checking account, or those who closed a Traditions Bank checking account within the last 12 months.
• The $400 bonus is deposited within 60 days of the end of the second statement cycle after opening a new PowerUp Checking account if all Account Qualifications** are met.
• Bonus is considered interest for tax purposes; please consult a tax advisor for details. For personal accounts only.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

This account has no monthly fees to worry about

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is any EATF.

Our Verdict

They are merging with ACNB and they currently have a $400 bonus as well. Unsure if it’s possible to do both.

Hat tip to Stan F

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