[Expired] Wells Fargo $100 Checking Bonus Available Online

Unfortunately this looks expired. You should still be able to get a $100-$150 bonus by doing a withdrawal at a Wells Fargo ATM.

Offer at a glance

  • Maximum bonus amount: $100
  • Availability: Nationwide (requires Wells Fargo branch visit)
  • Direct deposit required: No
  • Additional requirements: 10 debit card transactions
  • Hard/soft pull: Soft
  • Credit card funding: Can fund up to $50 online
  • Monthly fees: $10, waivable
  • Early account termination fee: None
  • Expiration Date: September 1st, 2016

The Offer

Direct link to offer

Receive a $100 sign up bonus when you open a Wells Fargo checking account and complete the following requirements:

  • Open a new Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 (not including the bonus) from this page online by September 1, 2016.
  • Within 60 days of account opening, make 10 debit purchases and/or payments with your Wells Fargo debit card [Tips for meeting those debit card requirements can be found here]

The Fine Print

  • Purchase requirement must be completed within 60 days of account opening
  • We will deposit the bonus into your new checking account within 45 days after eligibility and qualifications have been met
  • All consumer checking accounts except Teen CheckingSM and prepaid WellsFargot EasyPay card are eligible for the $100 bonus
  • You cannot be: a current owner on a Wells Fargo consumer checking account, a Wells Fargo team member, or a recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months
  • A qualifying direct deposit is your salary, pension, Social Security, or other regular recurring monthly income of an accumulated $500 or more
  • Offer can not be paid without providing a valid U.S. taxpayer ID (W-9)

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fee

The Everyday Checking account comes with a $10 monthly fee. Get the fee waived with one of the following:

  • 10 debit card purchases and/or payments each statement cycle from this checking account, OR
  • Direct deposits totaling $500 or more each statement cycle, OR
  • Maintain a $1,500 minimum daily balance, OR
  • Link checking account to a Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card

If you have a Wells mortgage, you might be able to get a higher-level account with no fees.

Early Account Termination Fee

There is no early account termination fee.

Our Verdict

Keep in mind you might be able to get a higher $150 bonus with the same requirements by doing a withdrawal at a Wells Fargo ATM with a non Wells Fargo debit card. This bonus will probably be a lot easier for most people as you can open the account online. This is a pretty great bonus as it doesn’t require a direct deposit and it’s available nationwide, because of this we’re adding it to our best bank account bonus page. If you need help meeting the debit card requirements, I’d recommend this page.

In addition to this, Wells Fargo usually requires you to have an existing relationship before applying for one of their credit cards. They do have some credit cards that are of interest:

 

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    William Charles
  • On August 2, 2016, 09:00

View Comments (40)

  • is anyone now able to send / xfer $ via google wallet? tried earlier today, but got a msg from wallet as follows:
    this debit card cannot be used to transfer money...

    hope it was a temp glitch on WF; not a permanent exclusion of Wallet

  • 8/3/16 - Open Account funded $50 with CC (Citi Double Cash, purchase)
    8/22/16 - 10 debit purchases via google wallet, $0.51, $0.52 ... $0.59, $0.60
    8/24/16 - $100 Bonus posted "PROMOTION BONUS - MISC Income"

    • Where does the $.51, $.52, etc. go when you use Google Wallet? Are there any fees? If not, why don't more people use this rather than Amazon Reloads for debit purchase requirements?

      • My account goes to my Dad's account. No fees when using bank debit card. Google Wallet site will advise whether or not a fee will occur after linking the card.

        • Is your dad able to transfer the money to his bank account with no issues? How many small debit purchases do you do per month?

          • No problem at all. 10 per month to avoid the fees, can be just $0.01 each

            (sorry, just saw your message today, didn't get notified before)

  • Data Point:

    8/9/16 - $50 Opening deposit (BOA MLB - purchase)
    8/19/16 - 10 Debit transactions completed
    8/22/16 - $100 Bonus Posted!

    • How long are you goign to keep the account open? There doesn't seem to be language on how long you ahve to keep it open for?

      • Yeah, I guess I could close it. I am going to take a closer look at their credit cards first, but unless I apply for one of them, I may just go ahead and close via SM.

  • I just hit a WF ATM and used a non WF card for a withdrawal. I got an offer for the $100 bonus on the screen and printed it out. It gave me a "unique" offer code. It says "for single use only".

    • If anybody finds a working link, let me know. This was supposed to be until start of September.

  • Skay, the same thing happened to me with MA zip. Just call 800-932-6736 24-7 to open your account by phone with a rep. You can use cc to fund up to $300. I used Chase Freedom went through with CA 100. The debit card will come in 5-7 calendar days. The welcome package will come in 5-7 business days which need to be signed and Mail back in enclosed envelope. The pin will come separate a few days before or after the card. The rep. will help setting up your account if you have access to an your email and can confirm by reply to his email package while he is on the phone. He will connect you to an automation system to set up your 6 digit temp. Pin which is your temp. Pw. Your user id is your ss. Need to change your temp. Pin in 48hrs. Hope this help

    • Hi Shaun, I also have a MA zip and got the same error online. I called that number and a rep said there were no new offers for brand new customers, only those with an existing relationship with Wells Fargo. Did you get any sort of coupon by email?

  • Hi Skay, the online account application from the offer page does not work for my MA zip either. When I put CA zip in, it works. Did you call the phone number on the message? What did they say? Can we open accounts by phone? Wonder did you find out any alternatives? I will report back if I find out more inf. Thanks

  • Datapoint:

    Called the toll free number on the mailer , 1-877-250-2240, banker was able to open the account with promo code, and fund max $300 with visa/mc/discover

    • Indeed. I got an error message "We're Sorry We are unable to process your request at this time. Please call 1-800-932-6736 for assistance."

      Then I called that number and spoke to someone who didn't really understand what I was asking him. But then he looked into his list of promotions for new customers and found nothing. He said over and over again that all promotions are for people with existing relationships with Wells Fargo and that there was nothing for brand new customers.

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