The Buckeye State is one of the largest states in the country based on population, and there are plenty of bank promotions in Ohio to go around.
If you open a new business, checking, or savings account with one of the offers below and meet the listed requirements, you could earn anything from higher interest rates to hundreds of dollars.
Take a look at our list of the best bank bonuses and promotions in Ohio.
Our Featured Nationwide Bonuses
Here are 3 of our featured bank bonuses that can be obtained nationwide:
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Personal Checking
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- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Expires In
- 74 days
- Requires
- Direct Deposit
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SoFi Checking and Savings
- Bonus
- up to $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Expires In
- 219 days
- Requires
- Direct Deposit
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- up to $360
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- Personal Checking
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Personal Checking Bonuses in Ohio
Here are the current personal checking promotions available in OH:
1. KeyBank Key Smart Checking® - $300 bonus
KeyBank is back with their personal checking bonus and is offering $300 to new Key Smart Checking® account customers after qualifying activities.
You'll need to make the minimum opening deposit of $10, plus make a total of $1,000 or more in eligible direct deposits within the first 90 days of account opening.
While this isn't quite nationwide, the bonus has a decent size footprint and is redeemable online. Check it out!
KeyBank : Key Smart Checking®
- Bonus Amount
- $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AK, CO, CT, ID, IN, MA, ME, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, WA
- Offer Expires
- October 17, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a no-monthly-maintenance-fee Key Smart Checking® account online with at least $10 by October 17, 2025.
- Within 90 days, make a total of $1,000 or more in eligible direct deposits.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 60 days of meeting requirements.
- Account must not be closed at the time of gift payment.
at KeyBank
2. BMI FCU Personal Checking - $450 bonus
To kick off 2025, BMI Federal Credit Union is now offering new members that signup through a preferred employer $450 for opening a new personal checking account and using their debit card. This offer is the highest offer we've seen from BMI FCU so now's a good time to signup if you qualify. Keep in mind, you must keep the account open for 12 months or they'll claw it back.
BMI Federal Credit Union : Personal Checking [Preferred Partner]
- Bonus Amount
- $450
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be an employee of a preferred partner of BMI FCU and open a new checking account with promo code BDCHECK25.
- Within 90 days, make at least 30 Visa debit card transactions of at least $5 each and signup for eStatements.
- Bonus will be deposited within 10 business days after all qualifications have been met
at BMI FCU
3. Fifth Third Bank Personal Checking - $350 bonus
Fifth Third Bank is back with their regular personal checking account bonus.
You can open the account online through the promotion's landing page, or choose instead to enter your email address to receive a unique code that you can take into your local branch.
Another perk? Users report receiving their bonus just days after the qualifying deposit is posted. Be sure to signup early though, as we've seen them pull their offer as it gets closer to the deadline.
Fifth Third Bank : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $350
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, SC, TN, WV
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Momentum® Checking or Preferred checking account using the link below.
- Within 90 days, receive $500 in direct deposits.
- Bonus will be credited to your new account within 10 business days of meeting the requirements.
at Fifth Third Bank
4. PNC Virtual Wallet® - up to $400 bonus
Available in 23 states plus the District of Columbia, PNC is back with a competitive welcome bonus for opening a personal checking account online and meeting direct deposit requirements within the first 2 months.
This is a tiered offer with the entry level Virtual Wallet® offering $100, $200 for opening a Virtual Wallet® with Performance Spend or $400 for opening a Virtual Wallet® with Performance Select - all with qualifying direct deposit requirements.
Assuming you don't have an account with PNC (and haven't within the last 90 days), we definitely recommend grabbing this easy bonus.
PNC Bank : Virtual Wallet®
- Bonus Amount
- up to $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, NM, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI, WV
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a Virtual Wallet® account online to qualify, See link below.
- Within 60 days, complete the direct deposit requirements for the account package that you opened: Virtual Wallet® - $500+ to earn $100 bonus, Virtual Wallet® with Performance Spend - $2,000+ to earn $200 bonus, or Virtual Wallet® with Performance Select - $5,000+ to earn $400 bonus.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 60-90 days after meeting requirements.
5. First Commonwealth Bank Personal Checking - $200 bonus
Available to residents within their footprint, First Commonwealth Bank is offering a $200 welcome bonus when you open a new personal checking account and set up direct deposit. What's even more? You can stack this offer with their referral bonus if you know an existing member to earn a total of $300.
First Commonwealth Bank : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- PA, OH, IN, KY, WV
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new personal checking account online, in-branch or over the phone using promo code FCB22024.
- Within 60 days, make 10 or more qualifying debit card purchases that post and clear the account.
- Maintain an active account.
- Bonus will be deposited within 60 days of all requirements being met
at First Commonwealth Bank
6. BMI FCU Free Checking - $100 bonus
To kick off 2025, BMI Federal Credit Union is now offering new members $100 for opening a new personal checking account and using your debit card. In the past, we've seen welcome bonuses as high as $250, but now is one of the lowest offered.
What's more? If you work at a preferred employer, you can receive a $450 bonus.
BMI Federal Credit Union : Free Checking Account
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new checking account using the promo code ADD25 and with a minimum $20 opening deposit.
- Sign up for eStatements.
- Within 90 days, make 30 debit card transactions of at least $5 each.
- Bonus will be credited within 10 days of meeting the requirements.
at BMI FCU
7. Associated Bank Associated Checking - up to $600 bonus
Associated Bank is back with their personal checking bonus but this time offering a much higher payout. The requirements remain the same: direct deposits totaling $500 plus maintaining a minimum balance.
The offer is tiered so that the more you maintain, the more you earn, with $10,000 earning the full $600. Fortunately, all accounts titled to the primary account holder count toward this balance, including CDs, savings, MMA, and IRAs – so you don't even have to tie up your funds in a checking account to qualify.
Associated Bank : Associated Checking Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $600
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new personal checking account using the link below.
- Within 90 days, receive direct deposits totaling $500.
- Within 30 days of opening the account, deposit $1,000 to earn $300, $5,000 to earn $400, or $10,000 to earn $600.
- Maintain the balance from days 31-90.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 120 days of opening the account.
at Associated Bank
8. S&T Bank Personal Checking - $300 bonus
S&T Bank is offering new customers a way to receive a whopping $400 bonus for eligible customers in Eastern Pa. After opening a personal checking account, complete direct deposits of $500 within 90 days. Thats it!
They used to have the option to spend $1000 in debit card purchases to receive this offer, but that is not available this time around.
This is a pretty easy offer given the flexible requirements, so if you're located in Ohio, or Western Pennsylvania (Eastern Pa has a $400 bonus), we recommend checking it out!
S&T Bank : Personal Checking [Ohio & W. PA]
- Bonus Amount
- $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH, PA
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a Preferred, Four Star or Select Banking checking account using the link below (Promocode: Ohio - STOH2Q25, W. Pa -STWPA2Q25).
- Within 90 days, make at least two direct deposits of $500.
- Bonus will be deposited on October 23, 2025.
at S&T Bank
9. Dollar Bank Everything Checking - up to $300 bonus
Available in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, with the ability to open online, Dollar Bank is offering up to a $300 welcome bonus when you open a new checking account and set up direct deposit.
Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank : Everything Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH, PA, VA
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Everyday Checking account using the promo code CHK24 online or in branch.
- Within 90 days, have direct deposits totaling $2,500 to earn $200.
- Keep the account open for a year to receive an additional $100.
- $200 bonus will be in the form of a Mastercard debit card rebate, which will be added to the new checking account within 40 days of the qualifying cumulative direct deposits. The $100 credit will be applied within 2 months of the 1-year anniversary of account opening.
at Dollar Bank
10. First Merchants Bank Elite Checking - $500 bonus
First Merchants Bank is offering new customers a tiered bonus based on which checking account you choose, either $300 or $500. You'll need to register for the bonus before opening the account and make sure the banker enrolls you.
Be sure to check out each of their checking account products (and monthly fees) to decide which bonus to go for. This is now open to all residents in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
First Merchants Bank : Elite Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $500
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- IN, MI, OH
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Register for the promotion offer online.
- Head in branch and open a new Elite Checking account – be sure banker enrolls you in the offer.
- For the first 3 months after the month the account was opened in, complete 5 debit card transactions or payments (via ACH, bill pay, or check) of at least $10 each AND maintain a minimum balance of at least $15,000.
- Bonus will be credited to your account the month after meeting requirements.
at First Merchants Bank
11. First Merchants Bank Advantage Checking - $300 bonus
First Merchants Bank is offering new customers a $300 bonus for opening a new Advantage Checking account and maintain an active account. This is on the higher end of the bonuses we've seen offered from First Merchants, but it does require direct deposit and debit card purchases to earn it. Don't worry, the thresholds aren't too bad!
If you'd like to earn a $500 bonus, see the requirements tied to the Elite Checking offer at this same landing page.
First Merchants Bank : Advantage Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- IN, MI, OH
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Register online at the link below for the promotional offer.
- Open a new Advantage Checking account.
- For the first 3 months after the month of account opening, complete one direct deposit of at least $500.
- During the same time period, complete 15 debit card transactions or payments (via ACH, bill pay, or check) of at least $10.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 90 days of meeting requirements.
at First Merchants Bank
12. Huntington Perks Checking - $400 bonus
Huntington is offering a welcome bonus to those opening new personal checking accounts. This one offers $400 for any deposit into their Perks Checking account. Previously they required at least $1,000 to qualify.
This account comes with a monthly fee unless you meet the requirements to waive it. You'll also want to note that while there is no minimum opening deposit for the account itself.
Huntington National Bank : Perks Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CO, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, MN, PA, WI, WV
- Offer Expires
- July 7, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Huntington Perks Checking account using the link below.
- Within 90 days, make a qualifying direct deposit.
- Keep your account open for 90 days.
- Bonus will be deposited to your new account within 14 days of meeting the requirements.
at Huntington
13. Huntington Platinum Perks Checking - $600 bonus
Huntington is offering a couple of welcome bonuses to customers opening new personal checking accounts. This promotion offers $600 for a $25,000 deposit into their premium Platinum Perks Checking account.
They're also running a similar deal for new Perks Checking accountholders, which is their middle-tier personal checking product. That one offers $400 for a direct deposit, in case you don't have the cash to meet this promotion's terms.
Huntington National Bank : Platinum Perks Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $600
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CO, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, MN, PA, WI, WV
- Offer Expires
- July 7, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Huntington Platinum Perks Checking account using the link below.
- Within 90 days, make deposits totaling $25,000.
- Keep your account open for 90 days.
- Bonus will be deposited to your new account within 14 days of meeting the requirements.
at Huntington
14. Flagstar Bank Personal Checking - up to $500 bonus
Available in 8 states across the U.S., Flagstar Bank is offering up to a $500 bonus when you open a new personal checking account and set up direct deposit.
The total amount you can earn depends on which account you open: opening a Ready Checking account makes you eligible for up to $300, whereas opting for an Elite Checking account makes you eligible for the full $500.
Keep in mind that the Elite Checking is their premium product, and comes with a $15 monthly fee unless you hold $25k in the account. Given the low interest rate, this would be a terrible use of your cash. Therefore, if you're strictly gaming for the bonus, you should subtract the $90 in account fees you would incur over the 6 months of your account being open, netting $410 for the Elite bonus compared to $300 for the Ready Checking account. After the 6 months, you can either close or downgrade your account.
As reader Bob pointed out in the comments, Elite Checking can also only be opened in-person at a branch, whereas the Ready Checking account can be opened online. You should weigh both of these hassles to decide whether that extra $90 net is worthwhile!
Flagstar Bank : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $500
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AZ, CA, FL, IN, MI, NJ, NY, OH
- Offer Expires
- July 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a Ready Checking or Elite Checking account using the link below.
- For the first 90 days, maintain an average daily balance of $500.
- Within the same 90 days, set up one or more direct deposits totaling $500.
- Bonus will be deposited into your account 91-104 days after your initial deposit.
at Flagstar Bank
15. Citizens Personal Checking - up to $400 bonus
Earn $400 for opening a new personal checking account at Citizens Bank – a solid bonus given the low requirements. There's no longer any tricky requirements, just a straightforward bonus for a direct deposit correct.
Citizens Bank : Personal Checking Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT
- Offer Expires
- August 3, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new checking account using the link below.
- Within 60 days, make a direct deposit of $1,000 to earn $400.
- Bonus will be deposited to your new checking account within 4 months of account opening.
at Citizens
16. Truist One Checking - $400 bonus
Truist is offering new customers a $400 bonus for opening a new One Checking account. This is $100 more than when the deal was previously offered!
While it's not available nationwide, most of the East Coast and the South (18 states in total) can take advantage. You'll need to be a new customer and be able to set up a recurring direct deposit.
Not only is this a really solid offer from a top bank, but Truist is also considered one of the fastest paying banks. They promise your reward within 4 weeks of meeting the bonus requirements, but many of our readers have reported receiving their cash much faster than that: typically in about 10 days.
Truist Bank : Truist One Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AL, AR, GA, FL, IN, KY, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, DC
- Offer Expires
- October 29, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new One Checking account online or in-branch using promo code TRUIST25DC400.
- Within 120 days of account opening, complete two qualifying direct deposits totaling $1000 or more.
- The reward will be deposited into the new checking account within 4 weeks of verifying the Direct Deposit qualification requirement.
- Terms Apply. Member FDIC.
at Truist
17. River Valley Credit Union Personal Checking - $100 bonus
Available around the Cincinnati area, River Valley Credit Union is offering a $100 welcome bonus when you open a new personal checking account and set up direct deposit. It's not a lot, but it's a very simple bonus to earn. If you're in the market to open a River Valley account, now's the time to score some extra cash.
River Valley Credit Union : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Offer Expires
- December 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Become a member and open a new checking account.
- Within 30 days, complete a direct deposit of at least $100.
at River Valley Credit Union
18. PSE Credit Union Deluxe Checking - $400 bonus
PSE Credit Union is offering a $400 welcome bonus when you open a new Deluxe Checking account. This is 4 times the amount when it was most recently offered. You'll need to setup direct deposit and use your debit card.
Overall, not a complicated bonus; however, the Deluxe Checking account does come with a monthly fee, so factor that in if you weren't already planning to open an account.
PSE Credit Union : Deluxe Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Deluxe Checking account.
- Within 60 days, set up direct deposit and make 10 debit card transactions.
at PSE Credit Union
19. Premier America Credit Union Smart Spending - $25 bonus
Available in California and Texas with the ability to open online, Premier America Credit Union is offering a $25 "Head Start" welcome bonus when you open a new Smart Spending account and set up direct deposit. We most recently saw PACU offer up $100 for the same requirements. May be worth holding out for a little while in case the old offer comes back.
Premier America Credit Union : Smart Spending
- Bonus Amount
- $25
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CA, TX, AZ, NM, CO, PA, FL, OH, WV, DE, NJ, SC, NC, GA, KY, IN, MI, IL, MD, DC, WV, WI
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Become a member of Premier America Credit Union and automatically setup a Smart Spending account.
- Within 45 days, make a recurring direct deposit into this account of at least $200.
at Premier America Credit Union
20. MyUSA Credit Union Personal Checking - $200 bonus
Available to those in Butler, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery or Warren Counties in Ohio, MyUSA Credit Union is offering a $200 welcome bonus when you open a new personal checking account and keep the account open. That's it. It almost sounds too good to be true, so speak with a MyUSA Associate for details in case other terms apply.
MyUSA Credit Union : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new MyUSA Checking account.
- Keep the account open for at least 210 days.
- Bonus will be deposited into member’s Savings Account within 120 days of new checking account opening.
at MyUSA Credit Union
21. Peoples Bank Personal Interest Checking - up to $150 bonus
Peoples Bank is offering up to $150 for opening a new Interest Plus Checking account. The bonus comes as $25 each month that you make at least one direct deposit and five debit card purchases, up to $150 total (6 statement cycles).
Peoples Bank : Personal Interest Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $150
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- DC, KY, MD, OH, WV, VA
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Interest Plus Checking Account.
- Enroll in eStatements.
- Each statement cycle, make at least one direct deposit transaction.
- Each statement cycle, make 5 or more debit card purchases.
- For each statement cycle you complete these requirements you will earn $25, up to $150 total (6 statement cycles).
at Peoples Bank
22. TruPartner Credit Union TruChecking - $100 bonus
With a limited footprint around Cincinnati,Ohio, TruPartner Credit Union is offering a $100 welcome bonus when you become a new member and open a new personal checking account. You'll need to complete direct deposit and debit card requirements to earn this one.
TruPartner Credit Union : TruChecking Account
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Become a new member and open a new TruChecking Account online using promocode BONUS100.
- Within 60 days, complete $500 or more in a direct deposit.
- Within the same 60 days, complete 3 or more TruPartner debit card transactions.
- Keep account open and in good standing for at least 60 days.
- Bonus will be credited to TPCU savings account within 60 days after completing the qualifying requirements.
at TruPartner Credit Union
23. Kemba Financial Credit Union Money Market - up to $300 bonus
Available to residents and businesses in Ohio, Kemba Financial Credit Union is offering up to a $300 welcome bonus when you open a new money market account and transfer in new money. What's even more? You can earn a premium 4.25% APY on balances between $5,000 and $1,000,000 until 2025!
Kemba Financial Credit Union : Money Market
- Bonus Amount
- up to $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- OH
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Become a member and open a new money market account.
- Within 30 days, deposit at least $10,000 and maintain it for the first 180 days.
- At the start of the 90 day mark, you must have reached Advantage status (while maintaining the $10,000 balance) to receive a $100 bonus.
- Maintain Advantage Status by the 180 day mark (while maintaining the $10,000 balance) to receive an additional $200 bonus.
- Bonus will be paid into Money Market Account on day 90 and day 180 for eligible members.
at Kemba Financial Credit Union
24. Peoples Bank Premier Checking - up to $300 bonus
Peoples Bank is offering up to $300 for opening a new Premier Checking account. The bonus comes as $50 each month that you make at least one direct deposit and five debit card purchases, up to $300 total (6 statement cycles).
Peoples Bank : Premier Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- DC, KY, MD, OH, WV, VA
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Premier Checking Account.
- Enroll in eStatements.
- Each statement cycle, make at least one direct deposit transaction.
- Each statement cycle, make 5 or more debit card purchases.
- For each statement cycle you complete these requirements you will earn $50, up to $300 total (6 statement cycles).
at Peoples Bank
Note: Don’t see an offer that piques your interest? You can use our tool to explore a full list of bank promotions
Personal Savings Bonuses in Ohio
Here are the current personal savings promotions available in OH:
1. Telhio Credit Union Youth Savings - $50 bonus
Available to Ohioans, Telhio Credit Union is offering a $50 welcome bonus when you open a new youth savings account and meet deposit requirements. It doesn't get much easier than this bonus, so jump on it if you qualify for membership.
Telhio Credit Union : Youth Savings
- Bonus Amount
- $50
- Account Type
- Personal Savings
- Availability
- OH
- Offer Expires
- December 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Telhio Youth Savings account in-branch using promocode YOUTH50 and fund with at least $100.
- Bonus will be deposited within 30 days of account opening.
at Telhio Credit Union
Business Bonuses in Ohio
Here are the current business banking promotions available in OH:
1. S&T Bank Basic Business Checking - up to $900 bonus
S&T Bank is offering new business checking customers up to $900 cash.
The bonus breaks down into two parts: $300 for opening a Basic Business Checking account and funding it with at least $1,000 (or $600 if you fund with at least $25,000), while also requesting and activating a debit card.
An additional $300 is up for grabs if you also open a new payment processing account with them. Fortunately, if you can't or don't want to open the processing account, you're still eligible for the up to $600 account opening bonus.
S&T Bank : Basic Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $900
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- OH, PA
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Basic Business Checking account using the link below.
- Within 5 days, deposit $1,000 and have an average daily balance of $1,000 on May 5, 2025 to earn $300 or deposit $25,000 and have an average daily balance of $25,000 on August 11, 2025 to earn $600.
- Apply, receive and activate a debit card by August 11, 2025.
- To earn an additional $300, also open a new S&T payment processing account through Elavon and accept payments by August 11.
- Bonuses will be credited to your account on August 21, 2025.
at S&T Bank
2. Associated Bank Business Checking - up to $750 bonus
Back for 2025! Available in quite a few midwestern states, Associated Bank is offering up to a $750 welcome bonus when you open a new business checking account and deposit new money. The business account you open will determine what the max bonus amount you'll be eligible for.
What's even more? You can stack this offer with their personal checking account bonuses to earn a lot more!
Associated Bank : Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $750
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be a new business checking customer and open a new business checking account.
- Open a Business Foundation Checking® account and deposit $2,000 in new money within 30 days, earn a $100 bonus; Open a Business Core Checking® account and deposit $5,000 in new money, earn a $400 bonus; Open a Business Advanced Checking® account and deposit $20,000 in new money, earn $750
- Maintain the minimum balance between days 31 to 90.
- Bonus will be deposited into the new Associated Bank business checking account within 120 days of account opening.
- Keep the account open for at least 12 months
at Associated Bank
3. Huntington Unlimited Business Checking - $400 bonus
Huntington is offering a welcome bonus to those opening new business checking accounts. This one offers $400 for a $5,000 deposit. They're also running $100 and $1,000 offers for $2,000 and $20,000 deposits, respectively.
While the account needs to remain open for 6 months to avoid forfeiting the offer, you will get the bonus within 2 weeks of meeting the requirement which is pretty great!
Huntington National Bank : Unlimited Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV, IL
- Offer Expires
- October 16, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Unlimited Business Checking account using the link below.
- Within 60 days, make deposits totaling $5,000.
- Keep the account open for at least 90 days.
- Bonus will be deposited to your new account within 14 days of meeting the requirements.
at Huntington
4. Huntington Unlimited Plus Business Checking - $1000 bonus
Huntington is offering a welcome bonus to those opening new business checking accounts. This one offers $1,000 for a $20,000 deposit. Don't have $20k? They're also running $100 and $400 offers for $2,000 and $5,000 deposits, respectively.
While the account needs to remain open for 6 months to avoid forfeiting the offer, you will get the bonus within 2 weeks of meeting the requirement which is pretty great!
Huntington National Bank : Unlimited Plus Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $1000
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- OH, MI, IN, PA, KY, WV, IL
- Offer Expires
- October 16, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Unlimited Plus Business Checking account using the link below.
- Within 60 days, make deposits totaling $20,000.
- Maintain minimum daily balance of $20,000 for 60 days after meeting deposit requirement.
- Keep the account open for at least 90 days.
- Bonus will be deposited to your new account within 14 days of meeting the requirements.
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5. Republic Bank & Trust Company Business Checking - $200 bonus
Available in select southern and midwestern states, Republic Bank is offering a $200 bonus to new business accounts that complete a selection of activities within the first 3 statement cycles. Unlike many offers, Republic lets YOU decide which activities you want to complete from an approved list. If you can knock this out, it's and easy bonus to earn.
Republic Bank & Trust Company : Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- FL, IN, KY, OH, TN
- Offer Expires
- December 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be a new customer and open a new business checking account with promo code MKT.
- Within 3 statement cycles, complete a combination of 5 or more of the following activities: Direct deposit (an ACH credit ) of at least $100, a Bill Pay Debit of at least $25, a Point-of-Sale (POS) Debit of at least $10 or an ACH Debit of at least $25.
- Bonus will be paid on the first business day of the statement cycle following the statement cycle which the qualifying activities were completed.
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See our full list of the Best Business Checking Account Promotions
Investing Bonuses
Here are the current investing promotions available in your area:
1. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing - up to $700 bonus
Available nationwide with the ability to open online, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is offering up to a $700 welcome bonus when you open a new Self-Directed Investing account with qualifying minimum funding.
This is tiered bonus, meaning that the more you deposit, the more you may be eligible to earn. New for this iteration, J.P. Morgan has introduced a lower tier at $5,000, down from the previous $25,000 entry point and raised the max bonus amount!
Here are all 4 tiers of this investing bonus:
| New Money Added | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| $5,000-$24,999 | $50 |
| $25,000-$99,999 | $150 |
| $100,000-$249,999 | $325 |
| $250,000+ | $700 |
This is the highest offer that we've seen to-date from J.P. Morgan.
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management : Self-Directed Investing
- Bonus Amount
- up to $700
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Offer Expires
- July 22, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing account using the link below.
- Within 45 days, fund your account with qualifying new money; $5,000 - $24,999 = $50 bonus; $25,000 - $99,999 = $150 bonus; $100,000 - $249,999 = $325 bonus, $250,000 = $700 bonus.
- Your bonus amount will be determined on day 45.
- Maintain your new funds for 90 days (losses due to trading or market fluctuation will not be taken into account).
- Bonus will be received within 15 days.
- INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS ARE: NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE
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2. Citi® Personal Wealth Management - $5000 bonus
Earn up to $5,000 when you open or enroll a new or existing eligible Personal Wealth Management account with new-to-Citi funds.
This is a tiered bonus based on how much you deposit and maintain for the first 3 months. They've up the reward amounts for their upper tiers this go around.
There are 5 levels, starting with a $500 bonus for deposits $50,000 - $199,999 and going up to $5,000 for $2,000,000+.
Citi® : Personal Wealth Management
- Bonus Amount
- $5000
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Offer Expires
- June 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Contact Citi to open or enroll a new or existing eligible Citi Personal Wealth Management account
- Fund the Citi Personal Wealth Management account with New-to-Citi Funds within 2 months of account opening (deposit $50,000 for a $500 bonus, $200,000 for a $1,000 bonus, $500,000 for a $2,000 bonus, $1,000,000 for a $3,000 bonus and $2,000,000+ for the $5,000 bonus)
- Enroll into e-delivery of statements within 2 months of account opening.
- Maintain the new funding through the end of the next month (or 3 months after the month of account enrollment).
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3. E*TRADE Bank Brokerage - up to $6000 bonus
Payouts have increased again! E*Trade is now offering new investors up to $6,000 in bonus cash when you open and fund a new investing account. You'll only need $1,000 to earn the first tier bonus ($100)!
They've shuffled all the previous tiers and reinstated the tiers for those with 7+ figures to invest. If you're wanting to earn the full $6,000, you need at least $2M in investable assets.
This offer is available to both new and existing customers; however, different rules may apply, so be sure to check the disclosures at the link below.
E*TRADE Bank : Brokerage Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $6000
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Offer Expires
- July 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new eligible E*TRADE brokerage or retirement account using the link below with promocode OFFER25.
- During the first 60 days, fund your new account with new money as follows: $1,000 - $4,999, earn $100; $5,000 - $19,999, earn $150; $20,000-$99,999 earn $300; $100,000-$199,999 earn $600; $200,000-$499,999 earn $800; $500,000 - $999,999, earn $1,000; $1,000,000 - $1,499,999, earn $3,000; $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 earn $5,000; $2M+, earn $6,000.
- If you deposit $200,000 or more, you will receive a cash credit within seven business days.
- If you have deposited at least $200,000 in your account, and you make subsequent deposits in that account to reach a higher tier, you will receive a second cash credit following the close of the 60-day window.
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4. Tastytrade Investment - up to $5000 bonus
Tastytrade is offering new (and existing!) customers up to $5,000 cash when you open a new non-IRA brokerage account and fund the account with at least $5,000. This time around they added a tier, increasing the max bonus from $3,000 to $5,000!
Keep in mind that this is a tiered bonus. You'll need at least $5,000 to earn $100, $25,000 to earn $500, and at least $1,000,000 for the full $5,000 bonus.
This welcome bonus is in addition to other account perks, like reduced fees when you make larger trades.
Tastytrade : Investment Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $5000
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Offer Expires
- August 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be a new Tastyworks customer (or existing customer that hasn't funded an account).
- Open a new brokerage account using promocode MYNEWBONUS in the REFERRAL CODE FIELD. (IRA and Trust accounts are not eligible)
- Make initial funding deposits totaling $5,000 or more to earn $100; $25,000 - $99,999 to earn $500 or $100,000 - $249,999 to earn $2,000, $250,000 - $499,999 to earn $3,000; $500.000 - $999,999 to earn $4,000 or $1,000,000+ to earn $5,000.
- Bonus will be posted approximately 1 week from the time the initial deposits have settled.
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5. Robinhood Investing - Free stock (up to $200) bonus
Robinhood is a commission-free stock trading platform that's had mixed headlines in the news (GME, what?). But Robinhood is a popular choice – particularly among beginner investors – due to their sleek, easy-to-use app.
This is a program that many investment apps now offer, but Robinhood pioneered: sign up and get a free stock. The stock has a 98% chance of being worth $5-$10, so this isn't an amazing bonus, but it's something for almost nothing (you don't even need to fund your account). The stock will hit your account within a week, and is tradeable 2 days after that.
Robinhood : Investing Account
- Bonus Amount
- Free stock (up to $200)
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Robinhood investing account using the link below.
- Link your bank account.
- Stock bonus will be credited to the enrolled account within approximately one week.
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6. Acorns Invest - $20 bonus
Acorns is offering BankBonus.com users a $20 welcome bonus when you open a new Invest account. You just need to open the account from the link below and fund it with $5 to earn the reward.
What's more? They've been running amazing referral bonuses. So, sign up for a new account and then share your referral link with friends and family, and you could be pocketing up to $1,000+ each week!
Acorns : Acorns Invest
- Bonus Amount
- $20
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Acorns Invest account using the link below.
- Fund account with at least $5.
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7. Tradestation Brokerage - up to $3500 bonus
Tradestation is offering investors up to $3,500 in bonus cash when you add new funds to a new or existing investing account. You only need $5,000 to earn the first tier bonus ($150), and up to $5M to earn the full $3,500. It's worth noting each of the tiers are considerably higher this time around than when it was previously offered.
Tradestation : Brokerage Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $3500
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Enroll an existing account or open a new account using promo code TSTVAGFD at the url below.
- Within 45 days, fund your account.
- To receive $150 bonus, fund with $5,000- $24,999; To receive $300 bonus, fund with $25,000- $99,999; To receive $500 bonus, fund with $100,000-$249,999; To receive $1,000 bonus, fund with $250,000-$499,999; To receive $2,000 bonus, fund with $500,000-$999,999; To receive $3,500 bonus, fund with $1,000,000+.
- Bonus will be deposited into the account the month following the end of the 270-calendar day holding period.
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8. Bank of America Merrill Edge Self-Directed - up to $600 bonus
Available nationwide with the ability to open online, Bank of America's Merrill Edge is offering up to a $600 welcome bonus when you open a new Merrill Edge Self-Directed account and make an initial deposit.
What's more? There's also a $1,000 Merrill Edge bonus for those enrolled in Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program. The lower tiers are also bumped as well.
We only list the most popular tiers; however, here's a complete list of tiers you can ask for:
- $20,000 to $49,999 – $100
- $50,000 to $99,999 – $150
- $100,000 to $199,999 – $250
- $200,000 to $299,999 – $600
- $300,000 to $499,999 – $1,000
- $500,000 to $999,999 – $1,500
- $1,000,000 or more – $2,500
- $2,000,000 or more – $3,500
- $5,000,000 or more – $5,000
- $10,000,000 or more – $7,500
Bank of America : Merrill Edge Self-Directed
- Bonus Amount
- up to $600
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Self-Directed Trading account from Merrill Edge using promo code "600ME".
- Within 45 days, fund your account with new money from outside Bank of America. To earn a $100 bonus, deposit $20,000-$49,999; To earn a $150 bonus, deposit $49,999-$99,999; To earn a $250 bonus, deposit $100,000-$199,999; To earn a $600 bonus, deposit $200,000 - $299,999.
- Maintain that balance for at least 90 days.
- Bonus will be deposited within two weeks following the end of the 90 day period.
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9. Citi® Self Invest - up to $500 bonus
Available nationwide to new and existing customers, Citi is offering up to a $500 bonus when you add new-to-Citi funds to a Citi® Self Invest account.
As is typical with Citi promotions, this is a tiered offer: the more you add, the more you earn. You'll need to deposit at least $10,000 to earn a $100 reward, or at least $200,000 to receive the full $500.
You'll need to also maintain your funds through a date defined on the Citi website, depending on the month in which you open your account.
Citi® : Citi® Self Invest
- Bonus Amount
- up to $500
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Citi® Self Invest account or add new-to-Citi funds to an existing account.
- Opt-in to eDelivery of statements and confirmations.
- Bonus will be tiered based on the total amount added: $10,000 to earn $100; $50,000 to earn $200; $200,000 to earn the full $500.
- Maintain the New-To-Citi funds in your account through the “maintain funds” deadline as outlined in the chart.
- Bonus will be credited on the last day of the 3rd month following the “maintain funds” period.
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10. Charles Schwab Schwab One® - up to $1000 bonus
If you're not currently a Schwab customer, you can open any investment account and earn a referral bonus based on your net deposit within 45 days. This includes retail brokerage accounts, individual retirement accounts, or the managed portfolios like Schwab Intelligent Portfolios®.
Keep in mind that the link above is only for details – you will need to open the account through a referral link from an existing Schwab customer in order to qualify for the promo.
This is a tiered bonus, the more you deposit, the more you can earn.
- Tier 1 | Balance Maintained: $25,000 - $49,999: $100 Bonus
- Tier 2 | Balance Maintained: $50,000 - $99,999: $300 Bonus
- Tier 3 | Balance Maintained: $100,000 - $499,999: $500 Bonus
- Tier 4 | Balance Maintained: $500,000+: $1,000 Bonus
Charles Schwab : Schwab One®
- Bonus Amount
- up to $1000
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new account using a referral link from an existing member.
- Within 45 days, make a qualifying net deposit between $25,000 - $500,000+ in cash or securities, earning the reward that correlates with that tier ($100-$1,000).
- The net deposit amount at the end of 45 day period will be used to calculate your bonus tier.
- Bonus will be paid into your account about a week after the 45-day period.
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11. SoFi SoFi - $15 bonus
SoFi is offering a $15 welcome bonus for you and a friend when you refer someone to open a new SoFi account. This bonus is available across most of their products, including: SoFi Money, SoFi Invest, SoFi Loans and a SoFi credit card. You can receive up to $75 total. This isn't exactly the highest bonus we've seen from them, so you'll have to decide if now is the right time or to hold out for something a little more enticing.
It's important to note too that each program has its own set of rules, each of which is outlined on their referral website linked below.
SoFi : SoFi Account
- Bonus Amount
- $15
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Download the app using the link below.
- Refer a friend (or be referred) using your specific referral link for a particular SoFi product.
- Follow the program rules highlighted on the website.
- Bonus will automatically be applied to your SoFi account(s).
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12. Charles Schwab Schwab One® - $101 bonus
Charles Schwab has a bonus targeting new or entry-level investors in what they call the Schwab Starter Kit™, but new customers of all comfort levels can qualify. When you open a new account for this promo, Schwab will invest your bonus in fractional shares or "slices" of the top stocks by market cap in the S&P 500. Schwab recently upped this bonus from $50 at its previous level. It's a great way to start investing!
Charles Schwab : Schwab One®
- Bonus Amount
- $101
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Schwab One account at the url below or open a new taxable investment account using promo code "SCHWABSTARTERKIT".
- Within 30 days, Fund your account with a minimum of $50.
- Once funded, Schwab will deposit $101 in your account to purchase your stock slices at approximately 6:00 pm Eastern Time the next trading day.
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See our full list of the Best Brokerage Account Promotions
Ohio Banking Statistics
Want to learn more about banking in the Buckeye State?
Take a look at these banking statistics from the FDIC and the Credit Union National Association for a better idea of what Ohio’s banking industry looks like.
- Number of banks: 168
- Number of state credit unions: 213
- Credit union memberships: 3.24 million
- Deposit market share: 93.4% banks; 6.6% credit unions
- Largest deposit market: Cincinnati
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