Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $200
Availability: FL, In Branch only
Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,000+
Additional requirements: Deposit and maintain $5k or $10k for 60 days
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: $9, avoidable
Early account termination fee:
Household limit: None listed
Expiration date: September 30, 2026
The Offer
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First Federal Bank is offering a checking bonus $200:
Receive qualifying direct deposit(s) totaling at least $1,000 in a single calendar month, within 60 days of opening your account
The Fine Print
$200 Checking Bonus is available to new First Federal Bank customers who open a new personal Enhanced Checking Account through a representative at a branch or through a representative-assisted channel during the promotional period ending September 30, 2026.
Accounts opened through the bank’s self-service online account opening process are not eligible.
To qualify, customer must receive qualifying direct deposit(s) totaling at least $1,000 in a single calendar month within 60 days of account opening.
Qualifying direct deposits are ACH deposits of payroll, pension, Social Security, or government benefits from an employer, pension administrator, or government agency.Person-to-person transfers, mobile payment transfers, remote deposits, ATM deposits, and transfers from other bank accounts do not qualify.
Account must remain open, active, and in good standing for at least 90 days from account opening.
Bonus will be credited within 30 days after all eligibility requirements are met.
Limit one bonus per customer tax ID.
Bonus may be subject to tax reporting.
Offer may be subject to change at any time.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
The $9 monthly account cycle service charge will be waived for any statement cycle in which 20 or more debit card purchase transactions post to the account.This promotional fee waiver is available for new First Federal Bank customers who open a new personal Enhanced Checking account through a representative at a branch or through a representative-assisted channel during the promotional period ending September 30, 2026.Accounts opened through the bank’s self-service online account opening process are not eligible.
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule.
Our Verdict
There is also a $400 business checking that can be done.
Hat tip to ShawntheShawn
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