[Expired] [TX, In Branch] Lone Star National Bank $200 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $200
• Availability: TX
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,500+ recurring
• Additional requirements: None
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: $10, avoidable
• Early account termination fee: None
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: March 29, 2024

The Offer

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• Lone Star National Bank is offering a $200 checking bonus when you open a new personal checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Receive monthly direct deposits of $1,500+ through 5/31/24

The Fine Print

• Bonus will be deposited by 6/30/24
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Easiest account to keep fee free is the LSNB, this has a $10 fee that is waived if any of the following requirements are met:

• Minimum Direct Deposit/ACH Credit(s) of at Least $500 per Statement Cycle
• Minimum of 20 Posted Debit Card Purchases/Payments per Statement Cycle
• Minimum Daily Balance of $500 (Everyday of Statement Cycle)

You also need to opt into paperless statements otherwise you’ll be charged $3.

Early Account Termination Fee

• No ETF
• $10 monthly inactivity fee after 180 days if balance below $100

Our Verdict

There is also a $2,500 business checking bonus but that requires merchant services so not worth considering. I think you need to open this in branch but not 100% sure.

Hat tip to Bockrr

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