Bank Promotions in Illinois: April 2021
View list of best Illinois bank promotions. See current active promos and new bonus offers from local Illinois banks, credit unions, and national banks.
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Looking to open a new bank account in Illinois? Check out these promotions first. Many banks are offering bonuses up to hundreds of dollars when you open a new account.
PNC Bank: Virtual Wallet with Performance Select Checking - $300 Cash Bonus
Earn $300 when you open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Select checking account and make qualified direct deposits totaling $5,000 or more within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be awarded within 60-90 days of meeting the requirements.
Wheaton Bank & Trust Company: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Total Access Checking account. Mention this promotion at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in eStatements and Online Banking.
Wintrust Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Northwestern Wildcats Checking account. Mention this promotion at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in eStatements and Online Banking.
HSBC Premier Checking - $450 Welcome Deposit
- Get a $450 Welcome Deposit for eligible new customers who open a new HSBC Premier checking account and complete the following qualifying activities.
- Open your new HSBC Premier checking account online by June 30, 2021; and
- Make recurring monthly Qualifying Direct Deposits totaling at least $5,000 from a third party to your HSBC Premier checking account(s) for 3 consecutive calendar months from the second full calendar month after account opening.
- You will automatically receive the $450 Welcome Deposit in your new HSBC Premier checking account approximately eight weeks after completing all qualifying activities. It's that simple.
- Deposit products are offered in the U.S. by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Member FDIC.
Introducing Chase Business Complete Banking℠ - $300 Bonus
- Earn $300 when you open a new Chase Business Complete Checking account. For new Chase business checking customers with qualifying activities.
- More ways to waive fees. Multiple options to waive the Monthly Service Fee, including maintaining a minimum daily balance or purchases on your Chase Ink® Business credit card
- Convenient access to payment processing. Accept card payments anytime, anywhere in the U.S., and get transparent pricing with Chase QuickAccept℠.
- Same-day deposits with QuickAccept℠. Free up the cash you need to keep your business moving forward with same-day deposits at no additional cost.
- Alerts to help you stay on top of your account activity.
- Easy account management through Chase Business online and the Chase Mobile® app.
- Unlimited electronic deposits, ACH and Chase Quick Deposit℠.
- Convenient access to 16,000 ATMs and more than 4,700 branches.
Illinois Bank Promotions
These promotions are from smaller regional banks and credit unions. Regional banks often offer more competitive interest rates and fewer fees. If you're considering an offer, make sure you have access to branches and ATMs.
PNC Bank: Performance Select Checking - $300 Cash Bonus
Earn $300 when you open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Select checking account and make qualified direct deposits totaling $5,000 or more within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be awarded within 60-90 days of meeting the requirements.
PNC Bank: Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend Checking - $200 Cash Bonus
Earn $200 when you open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend Checking account and make qualified direct deposits totaling $2,000 or more within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be awarded within 60 days of meeting the requirements.
PNC Bank: Performance Spend Checking - $200 Cash Bonus
Earn $200 when you open a new Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend Checking account and make qualified direct deposits totaling $2,000 or more within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be awarded within 60 days of meeting the requirements.
PNC Bank: Virtual Wallet Checking - $50 Cash Bonus
Earn $50 when you open a new Virtual Wallet checking account and make qualified direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be awarded within 60-90 days of meeting the requirements.
Beverly Bank & Trust: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Total Access Checking account. Have monthly occurring qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in eStatements and online banking.
Elgin State Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Cubs Checking account. Mention this promo at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in online banking and eStatements to qualify for bonus.
Elgin State Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new White Sox Checking account. Mention this promo at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in online banking and eStatements to qualify for bonus.
Elgin State Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Total Access Checking account. Mention this promo at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in online banking and eStatements to qualify for bonus.
Wintrust Bank: Personal Checking and Savings Account - $500 Bonus
Open a new Total Access Checking account. Use promo code WFC00DMTA300 at account opening. Have monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened. Enroll in eStatements and Online Banking. Open a new Statement Savings account. Use promo code WFC00DMSA200 at account opening. Deposit $15,000 or more of new money, and maintain a minimum balance of at least $15,000 on the last business day of each of the 3 consecutive calendar months following the calendar month your new account is opened
Huntington: Business Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new Huntington Business Checking 100, Huntington Unlimited Business, Huntington Unlimited Plus, Business Analyzed, Non Profit Analyzed, or Non Profit Interest Checking account. Make a minimum cumulative new money deposit into the new checking account of at least $2,000 within 60 days of account opening. Account must maintain an open status for at least 90 days.
This offer is only available to applicants residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. This offer is only available to new business checking customers. All current Huntington business checking customers, including those with business checking accounts closed within the last six months, are not eligible. $200 bonus will be deposited to your new checking account within 14 days after completing requirements.
Huntington: Business Checking Account - $400 Bonus
Open a new Huntington Unlimited Business Checking, Unlimited Plus Business Checking, Business Analyzed Checking, Non-Profit Analyzed Checking, or Non-Profit Interest Checking account. Make a minimum cumulative new money deposit into the new checking account of at least $5,000 within 60 days of account opening. Account must maintain an open status for at least 90 days to be eligible.
This offer is only available to applicants residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. This offer is only available to new business checking customers. All current Huntington business checking customers, including those with business checking accounts closed within the last six months, are not eligible. $400 bonus will be deposited to your new checking account within 14 days after completing requirements.
Huntington: Business Checking Account - $750 Bonus
Open a new Huntington Unlimited Plus Business Checking, Business Analyzed Checking, or Non-Profit Analyzed Checking account using offer code. Make a minimum cumulative new money deposit into the new checking account of at least $20,000 within 60 days of account opening. Account must maintain an open status for at least 90 days to be eligible.
This offer is only available to applicants residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. This offer is only available to new business checking customers. All current Huntington business checking customers, including those with business checking accounts closed within the last six months, are not eligible. $400 bonus will be deposited to your new checking account within 14 days after completing requirements.
Huntington 25 Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Huntingtin 25 Checking account. Make cumulative new money deposits into the checking account of at least $25,000 or more within 60 days of account opening. Account must remain open for at least 90 days. $300 will be deposited to your account within 14 business days after meeting requirements.
Huntington 5 Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new Huntington 5 Checking account using offer code. Make cumulative new money deposits of at least $1,000 into the checking account within 60 days of account opening. Account must remain open for at least 90 days. $200 will be deposited to your account within 14 business days after meeting requirements.
Huntington Asterisk-Free Checking Account - $150 Bonus
Open a new Huntington Asterisk-Free Checking account using offer code. Make cumulative new money deposits of at least $1,000 into the checking account within 60 days of account opening. Account must remain open for at least 90 days. $150 will be deposited to your account within 14 business days after meeting requirements.
Fifth Third Bank: Business Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a Fifth Third Business Standard, Premium, or Elite Checking Account in branch or thru phone. Use unique offer code when opening account. Reach a balance of $1,000 within 10 calendar days of account opening, and maintain a $5,000 minimum daily balance thereafter for 90 calendar days. $200 bonus will be deposited into the checking account within 10 business days after qualifying activities are met.
PNC Bank: Business Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new PNC Business Checking or PNC Business Checking Plus account. Maintain an average cycle balance of $5,000 in your new checking account for each of the first three statement cycles. Make at least 20 qualifying PNC Bank Visa Debit card transactions within the first three statement cycles.
This offer is only available to businesses with an annual revenue of less than $5 million. All existing business checking customers, including those who have closed an account in the past 90 days or has received a promotional premium in the past 12 months are not eligible for this offer. $200 bonus will be credited to your new business checking account within 90 days after all conditions have been met.
PNC Bank: Business Checking Account - $500 Bonus
Open a new PNC Treasury Enterprise Plan or Analysis Business Checking account. Maintain an average cycle balance of $30,000 in your new checking account for each of the first three statement cycles.
This offer is only available to businesses with an annual revenue of less than $5 million. All existing business checking customers, including those who have closed an account in the past 90 days or has received a promotional premium in the past 12 months are not eligible for this offer. $500 bonus will be credited to your new business checking account within 90 days after all conditions have been met.
Fifth Third Bank: Fifth Third Checking Account - Up to $250 Bonus
Open an eligible Fifth Third Checking Account using offer code. Have direct deposits totaling to $1,000 or more within 60 days of account opening to qualify for bonus. The cash bonus will be deposited into your new checking account within 10 business days of completing qualifying activity requirements.
Old Second Bank: Personal Checking Account - $150 Bonus
Open a new qualifying checking account with promo code EM2. Within 90 days of account opening, complete at least 2 qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more, enroll in e-Statements, and get a debit card tied to your new personal checking account.
Citizens Equity First Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - Up to $125 Bonus
Open a new qualifying checking account with minimum deposit of $25. Earn $100 when you satisfy one or more of the following within the first full calendar month after account opening: have a minimum individual balance of $5,000 or minimum household balance of $10,000, make 5 or more purchases of at least $15 with your CEFCU Debit Mastercard linked to this new checking account, OR have direct deposits totaling $500 or more on this checking account or associated savings account. Earn $25 when you use your CEFCU Debit Mastercard linked to this new checking account for 5 or more purchases of at least $15 each month, for the first three full calendar months following account opening.
Citizens Equity First Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - Up to $175 Bonus
This offer is available only to customers who reside in California. Open a new qualifying checking account with minimum deposit of $25. Earn $150 when you satisfy one or more of the following within the first full calendar month after account opening: have a minimum individual balance of $5,000 or minimum household balance of $10,000, make 5 or more purchases of at least $15 with your CEFCU Debit Mastercard linked to this new checking account, OR have direct deposits totaling $500 or more on this checking account or associated savings account. Enroll in eStatements. Earn $25 when you use your CEFCU Debit Mastercard linked to this new checking account for 5 or more purchases of at least $15 each month, for the first three full calendar months following account opening.
Old Second Bank: Personal Checking and Savings Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new qualifying checking account with promo code EM2. Within 90 days of account opening, complete at least 2 qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more, enroll in e-Statements, and get a debit card tied to your new personal checking account. After meeting the requirements for the checking account, open a new Money Builder Savings account. Deposit at least $5,000 in your savings account within 90 days from the date you opened your checking account.
KeyBank: Key Checking Account - $250 Bonus
This offer is exclusive to Key@Work program members. Enroll in the Key@Work program and enter ONKW0121 when applying on key.com. Open a Key Advantage, Key Privilege, or Key Privilege Select Checking account and make a total of $1,000 or more in direct deposits within 60 days from account opening. Bonus will be deposited to your account within 90 days of meeting requirements.
Associated Bank: Badgers - $200 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $200 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $1,000-$4,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Badgers - $300 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $300 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $5,000-$9,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Badgers - $500 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $500 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is 10,000 or more. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Bank At Work - $200 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $200 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $1,000-$4,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Bank At Work - $300 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $300 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $5,000-$9,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Bank At Work - $500 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $500 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is 10,000 or more. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Heritage Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - $100 Bonus
Open a qualifying checking account using promo code 100CHECKWEB. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits of $100 or more into the account within 30 days of account opening. $100 will be deposited to your account within 30 days after receiving first direct deposit. Qualifying accounts must be opened within 30 days after presenting promo code.
Associated Bank: Personal Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $200 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $1,000-$4,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $300 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is $5,000-$9,999.99. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Associated Bank: Personal Checking Account - $500 Bonus
Open a new eligible Associated Bank checking account. Make direct deposits totaling to $500 or more within 90 days of account opening. Receive $500 when the sum of your daily average balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for 61-90 days is 10,000 or more. The sum of the average daily balance will be computed after 90 days of account opening.
Regions Bank: Personal Checking Account - $100 Bonus
Open a new personal LifeGreen Checking account. Use promo code WINTER2021 when you open online, or register and present your personalized email voucher when you open your account at a local branch. Maintain an average daily balance of at least $500 for the first 60 days after account opening.
Regions Bank: Personal Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Earn $100 when you open a new personal LifeGreen Checking account. Use promo code WINTER2021 when you open online, or register and present your personalized email voucher when you open your account at a local branch. Maintain an average daily balance of at least $500 for the first 60 days after account opening. Earn an additional $100 when you complete the following within 30 days of account opening: download and log in to the Regions Mobile App, deposit at least one check using Regions Mobile Deposit, set up Regions Direct Deposit and make $500 or more of qualifying ACH direct deposits, and make 10 or more purchases with your Regions Visa CheckCard that post to your account within 30 days of account opening.
UMB Bank: Personal Checking Account - $100 Bonus
Open a new Convenience Checking account online or in branch. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more posted to the account within 60 days after account funding.
UMB Bank: Personal Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new Value Checking account online or in branch. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more posted to the account within 60 days after account funding.
UMB Bank: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
Open a new Select Checking account online or in branch. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling $2,000 or more posted to the account within 60 days after account funding.
BMO Harris Bank: BMO Harris Premier Account - $400 Bonus
Open a new BMO Harris Premier account and have a cumulative total of $7,500 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days of opening. Offer available only to residents of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, or Florida.
BMO Harris Bank: BMO Harris Smart Advantage Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new BMO Harris Smart Advantage account and have a cumulative total of $4,000 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days of account opening. Offer available only to residents of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, or Florida.
BMO Harris Bank: Business Advantage Checking Account - $500 Bonus
Open a new Business Advantage Checking account using promo code. Get promo code by entering your email address in the link. Reach a balance of $5,000 within 30 days of account opening and maintain at least $5,000 in the account for the next 90 days. Have at least 10 electronic transactions post to the account within 90 days of account opening. Receive the $500 cash bonus approximately within 130 days after completing all requirements.
This offer is not available to existing BMO Harris business checking customers (including authorized signers on multiple accounts) or those who have closed a BMO Harris business checking account within the past 12 months.
American Airlines Credit Union: Business Checking Account - $25 Bonus
Open a new American Airlines Federal Credit Union Business Checking account. Make at least $25 in qualifying debit card purchases within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be credited within 60 days after final qualifying transaction.
BMO Harris Bank: Essential Business Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new Essential Business Checking account using promo code. Get promo code by entering your email address in the link. Reach a balance of $1,500 within 30 days of account opening and maintain at least $1,500 in the account for the next 90 days. Have at least 10 electronic transactions post to the account within 90 days of account opening. Receive the $200 cash bonus approximately within 130 days after completing all requirements.
This offer is not available to existing BMO Harris business checking customers (including authorized signers on multiple accounts) or those who have closed a BMO Harris business checking account within the past 12 months.
American Airlines Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - $25 Bonus
Open a new American Airlines Federal Credit Union Flagship, Priority, Ascend, uChecking Checking account. Make at least $25 in qualifying debit card purchases within 60 days of account opening. Bonus will be credited within 60 days after final qualifying transaction.
US Bank: Personal Checking Account - Up to $250 Bonus
Open a new Platinum, Gold or Easy Checking account. Use promo code 21WEB04. Complete two or more recurring direct deposits within 60 days of account opening. Enroll in e-statements by May 14, 2021.
Heritage Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - $100 Bonus
Open a qualifying checking account using promo code 100CHECKWEB. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits of $100 or more into the account within 30 days of account opening. $100 will be deposited to your account within 30 days after receiving first direct deposit. Qualifying accounts must be opened within 30 days after presenting promo code.
Illinois State Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - $100 Bonus
Enroll for new membership. Open a new qualifying checking account and use this account as your primary checking account. Terms and conditions apply.
TBK Bank: Personal Checking Account - $125 Bonus
Earn $50 when you open a new Everyday Checking account and make a direct deposit at least 3 times totaling a minimum of $3,000. Earn $25 when you set up a monthly recurring automatic transfer into a TBK Bank Savings or Money Market Account. 3 transfers must go through within the first 120 days after account opening. Earn $25 when you make 9 successful Bill Pay payments that clear the account to service providers. Earn $25 when you make 50 purchases with your TBK Bank Debit MasterCard. All activities must be completed within 120 days from account opening.
Landmark Credit Union: Personal Checking Account - $200 Bonus
Open a new qualifying personal checking account using promo code. Have a qualifying recurring direct deposit of $250 or more. Enroll in eStatements.
Nationwide Bank Promotions
These offers from national banks are available to Illinoisans. National banks offer more convenience with branches and ATMs throughout the country, but they usually have higher fees or more requirements.
HSBC Premier Checking - Up to $600 Cash Bonus
- Get up to $600 with a 3% Cash Bonus Checking Offer when you open a new HSBC Premier checking account and complete the following qualifying activities.
- Open your new HSBC Premier checking account online by June 30, 2021; and
- Set up Qualifying Direct Deposits into your new HSBC Premier checking account; and then
- Enjoy 3% Cash Bonus, up to $600, on Qualifying Direct Deposits up to $100 per month, during the first 6 calendar months after account opening
- You will automatically receive the 3% Cash Bonus in your new HSBC Premier checking account approximately eight weeks after completing that month's qualifying activities.
- Deposit products are offered in the U.S. by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Member FDIC.
Citibank: Citi Account Packages - Up to $1,500 Bonus
Open a new eligible checking account and savings account in the same account package for Citigold, Citi Priority, and Citi Account Package. Within 30 days of account opening, fund your new checking and/or savings account with the required minimum deposit. Maintain the required minimum balance in the account/s for 60 consecutive calendar days to earn corresponding cash bonus.
Account Package | Minimum Deposit and Minimum Balance | Cash Bonus |
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Citigold Package | $200,000 | $1,500 |
Citi Priority Account Package | $50,000 | $700 |
Citibank Account Package | $15,000 | $300 |
Citibank: Citigold Package - $1,500 Bonus
Open a new eligible checking and savings account in the Citigold Account Package.
Within 30 days of opening your account, deposit $200,000 New-to-Citibank funds into the checking and/or savings account.
Maintain a minimum balance of $200,000 between the checking and/or savings accounts for 60 consecutive calendar days.
Citibank: Citi Priority Package - $700 Bonus
Open a new eligible checking and savings account in the Citi Priority Account Package.
Within 30 days of opening your account, deposit $50,000 New-to-Citibank funds into the checking and savings account.
Maintain a minimum balance of $50,000 between the checking and savings accounts for 60 consecutive calendar days.
Citibank: Citi Account Package - $300 Bonus
Open a new eligible checking and savings account in the Citibank Account Package.
Within 30 days of opening your account, deposit $15,000 New-to-Citibank funds into the checking and savings account.
Maintain a minimum balance of $15,000 between the checking and savings account for 60 consecutive calendar days.
TIAA Bank: Yield Pledge Checking Account - $150 Bonus
This offer is only available to current employees of an institution participating in TIAA Bank's Workplace Banking program who are opening their first TIAA Bank Yield Pledge checking account. Open a new Yield Pledge Checking account online from a participating institution's dedicated Workplace Banking webpage or by calling 833-880-8422. Use offer code 14627. Make one or more qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 that are credited to your new Yield Pledge Checking account within the first 90 days of the account opening. Bonus will be deposited to your account within 120 days of the account opening.
Bank of America: Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus (Targeted)
Offer is limited to those individuals who receive the offer via a direct communication from Bank of America. Open a new qualifying Bank of America Advantage checking account. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling $4,000 within 90 days of account opening.
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