American Express Rewards Checking — $300

$300
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Open your first Amex Rewards Checking account by 02/01/2027 and receive $7,500+ in qualifying direct deposits (payroll, pension, government benefits or tax refunds) within 90 days. Bonus can take 8-12 weeks to post.

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How to earn it

  1. 1.
    Open an Amex Rewards Checking account
  2. 2.
    Receive direct deposits totaling $7,500

The details

Monthly feeNone
Time to complete90 days from account opening
Bonus payout~84 days
Direct depositRequired — $7,500+
ACH counts as DD?Unknown
AvailabilityNationwide

Notes: High DD requirement. Soft pull. No fees.

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