From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, there’s no shortage of opportunities to earn bank promotions in South Carolina.
If you’re looking to score a bonus with your next checking, savings, business, or brokerage account, we’ve got you covered.
Our team of bank bonus enthusiasts has rounded up the best bank bonuses in the Palmetto State, including our recommendations for offers from national banks and credit unions.
Our Featured Nationwide Bonuses
Here are 3 of our featured bank bonuses that can be obtained nationwide:
HSBC
HSBC Premier
- Bonus
- up to $3000
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Expires In
- 7 days
- Requires
- Min Balance
BMO
Personal Checking
- Bonus
- $350
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Expires In
- 70 days
- Requires
- Direct Deposit
SoFi
SoFi Checking and Savings
- Bonus
- up to $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Expires In
- 344 days
- Requires
- Direct Deposit
See our list of the Best Banks in South Carolina
Personal Checking Bonuses in South Carolina
Here are the current personal checking promotions available in SC:
1. TD Bank Beyond Checking - $300 bonus
TD Bank is offering a $300 welcome bonus for opening a personal checking account and using direct deposit within the first 2 months. What's more, you can maximize this promo by also opening a new personal savings account — stacking an extra $200 on top of this offer for a total of $500.
If the $2,500 in direct deposit is too high, they're also running a smaller offer with only a $500 deposit requirement.
While this isn't available nationwide, it is open to a healthy list of states, and is no longer targeted to select customers.
If you're eligible, we definitely recommend claiming this easy bonus.
Offer is available in these states: CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT
TD Bank : Beyond Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $300
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA
- Offer Expires
- April 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a TD Beyond Checking account using the link below.
- Within 60 days, have a total of $2,500 in direct deposits.
- Bonus will be paid on or before 180 days after account opening.
at TD Bank
2. Truist One Checking - $400 bonus
Truist, has a very solid offer for a new One Checking account, and $100 more than when it was previously offered. Available mostly along the East Coast and Southern states with the ability to open online, Truist is offering a $400 welcome bonus when you open a new One checking account and set up direct deposit.
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
- April 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new One Checking account online or in-branch using promo code AFL2425TR1400.
- 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
3. TD Bank Complete Checking - $200 bonus
TD Bank is offering a $200 welcome bonus for opening a personal checking account and using direct deposit within the first 2 months. What's more, you can maximize this promo by also opening a new personal savings account — stacking an extra $200 on top of this offer for a total of $400.
This is the highest we've seen this offer so now might be a great time to jump on it if you've been on the fence.
This is the smaller of 2 personal checking welcome offers that TD is currently running, with the other requiring a $2,500 direct deposit for a $300 bonus.
While this isn't available nationwide, it is open to a healthy list of states, and is no longer targeted to select customers.
If you're eligible, we definitely recommend claiming this easy bonus. Offer is available in these states: CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT
TD Bank : Complete Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA
- Offer Expires
- April 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a TD Complete Checking account using the link below.
- Within 60 days, have a total of $500 in direct deposits.
- Bonus will be paid on or before 180 days after account opening.
at TD Bank
4. Regions LifeGreen Checking - $400 bonus
Regions Bank is back with their $400 bonus for new LifeGreen Checking account customers. You'll need to first register for the bonus by March 31, then open your account by May 1.
It's a fairly straightforward offer from a widely available bank. Best of all, it's $100 higher than when most recently offered!
Regions Bank : LifeGreen Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX
- Offer Expires
- March 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new personal LifeGreen checking account online by May 1, 2025 using promo code W25CKGAFF or register and present your personalized email voucher when you open your account at your local branch.
- Within 90 days, receive direct deposits totaling $1,000.
- Within the same 90 days, enroll in online banking.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 90 days of completing the requirements.
at Regions
5. 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
- March 31, 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.
6. 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
- March 31, 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
7. HomeTrust Bank Personal Checking - up to $400 bonus
Back for 2025, HomeTrust Bank is offering up to $400 for opening a new Everywhere Connect, Premier Checking, or Simple Checking account. The $400 breaks down as 3 individual bonuses worth $150, $150, and $100, and you can choose to do 1 or all 3.
HomeTrust Bank : Personal Checking Account
- Bonus Amount
- up to $400
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- NC, SC, TN, VA
- Offer Expires
- April 30, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new personal checking account using the promo code UPTO400 (receive your coupon at the link below).
- Make an opening deposit of $10,000 and maintain that balance for 90 days to earn $150.
- Within that same 90 days, receive direct deposits totaling $2,500 to earn another $150.
- In 1 of the first 3 months, make 15 debit card purchases totaling $500 to earn the last $100.
- Each bonus will be credited to your account on the 15th of the month after that specific requirement has been met, and all no later than 120 days from account opening.
at HomeTrust Bank
8. SouthState Bank Personal Checking - $200 bonus
SouthState Bank is offering residents in select Southeast states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia) $200 for opening a new personal checking account. The bonus requirements are low, the maintenance fees are easily waived, and the account can be opened online. It's a no brainer if you qualify!
SouthState Bank : Personal Checking Account
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- GA, NC, SC, VA, FL, AL
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open any personal checking account using the promo code EARN200.
- Within 60 days, have a total of $250 in direct deposits OR have at least 1 automatic/pre-authorized draft of $25 to a non-SouthState Bank account.
- Within 60 days, also make 15 debit card purchases.
- Bonus will be credited to your account within 2 business days of the completion of the 60 day qualifying period.
at SouthState Bank
9. First Bank First@Work - $100 bonus
First Bank is offering a $100 welcome bonus when you open a new First@Work checking account and use your debit card.
With that said, you'll only be able to get this offer if your employer has a relationship with First Bank.
First Bank : First@Work
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- NC, SC, VA
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be employed at a company with a relationship at First Bank.
- Open a First@Work checking account.
- Within 45 days, activating your debit card and enroll in the First@Work rewards program.
- Within 45 days, make at least one qualifying transaction with your First Bank debit card.
at First Bank
10. South Carolina Federal Credit Union Bank at Work Checking - $100 bonus
Available in South Carolina, SC Federal Credit Union is offering a $100 welcome bonus when you open a new checking account through their Bank at Work program and set up direct deposit.
South Carolina Federal Credit Union : Bank at Work Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- SC
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Work for a company that partners with South Carolina Federal Credit Union.
- Open a checking account through their Bank at Work program.
- Make a direct deposit of $250 or more.
- Enroll in eStatements.
- Bonus will be deposited upon verification, usually 4-6 weeks.
at South Carolina Federal Credit Union
11. Regions LifeGreen Checking - $50 bonus
Available primarily in the Southeast with the ability to open online, Regions is offering a $50 bonus when you refer a friend to open a new personal checking account. What's even more? Your friend will also receive a $50 bonus.
Your friend can stack this offer with their checking account bonus to earn a total of $250.
Regions Bank : LifeGreen Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $50
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Have an existing Regions account.
- Refer a friend or family member using the link below and ensure they open a new account within 90 days.
- Within 60 days of opening the account, the person you referred must complete the following: 1) make at least 10 debit card purchases; 2) make a direct deposit of at least $300; and 3) enroll in eStatements.
- Bonus will be paid as a Rewards Card sent via mail within 120 days of all requirements being met.
at Regions
12. 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
13. The Park National Bank Personal Checking - up to $500 bonus
With an "interesting" footprint in Kentucky, Ohio and the Carolinas, The Park National Bank is offering up to a $500 welcome bonus when you open a new personal checking account. This is a tiered bonus, the account you open will determine what bonus will be. The requirements are also slightly different for each. One requires direct deposit, the other a sizable minimum balance.
The Park National Bank : Personal Checking
- Bonus Amount
- up to $500
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- KY, NC, OH, SC
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Be a new customer of Park National Bank.
- Open a new VIP Checking (promo code VIP300SU24) or VIP All-Access Checking account (promo code VIP500SU24). Note: promocode may not auto-apply, so make sure you manually add it.
- If going for the $300 VIP Checking bonus, make direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of opening OR maintain an average monthly balance of $1,000 or more.
- If going for the $500 VIP All-Access Checking bonus, maintain an average monthly balance of $25,000 or more.
- Keep the accounts in good standing.
- Bonus will be deposited within 15 days of confirmation after the 90 day qualification period.
at The Park National Bank
14. TD Bank Complete Checking - $100 bonus
TD Bank is offering a $100 welcome bonus to students that open a Complete Checking account and use their debit card. Their normal bonus for the Complete Checking account requires direct deposits, but TD knows that this may be tougher for young adults. What's more, you can maximize this promo by also opening a new personal savings account — stacking an extra $200 on top of this offer for a total of $300.
While this isn't available nationwide, it is open to a healthy list of states, and is no longer targeted to select customers.
If you're eligible, and age 17 - 23, we definitely recommend claiming this easy bonus. Offer is available in these states: CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT
TD Bank : Complete Checking [Student]
- Bonus Amount
- $100
- Account Type
- Personal Checking
- Availability
- CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a TD Complete Checking account.
- Within 60 days, make 15 qualifying debit card purchases.
- Bonus will be paid on or before 180 days after account opening.
at TD 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 South Carolina
Here are the current personal savings promotions available in SC:
1. TD Bank Personal Savings - $200 bonus
TD Bank is offering a $200 welcome bonus if you open a new savings account. It works out to effectively be an interest rate of about 4%.
What's more, you can maximize this promo by also opening a new personal checking account — stacking an extra $300 or $150 on top of this offer for a total of up to $500.
While this isn't available nationwide, it is open to a healthy list of states, and is no longer targeted to select customers.
TD Bank : Personal Savings Account
- Bonus Amount
- $200
- Account Type
- Personal Savings
- Availability
- CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, ME, MA, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA
- Offer Expires
- February 28, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a TD Savings account using the link below.
- Within 20 days, deposit $20,000 and maintain that balance for 90 days.
- Bonus will be paid on or before 180 days after account opening.
at TD Bank
Business Bonuses in South Carolina
Here are the current business banking promotions available in SC:
1. Truist Business Checking - $400 bonus
Truist Bank is offering small business owners one of the easiest business checking account bonuses we've seen to date: $400 for depositing $1,500 into your new account. (Well, you'll also have to enroll and sign-in to online banking, but we don't really consider that as much of a hurdle...). This is up from $300 when it was most recently offered.
The Truist Simple Business Checking account has no monthly fee and comes with 50 free transactions each month – in other words, it's perfect for a small business just starting out. If your company has surpassed these thresholds, Truist offers their Dynamic Business Checking account. That one comes with higher limits, but does have a small (and avoidable) maintenance fee.
Keep in mind that you'll have 30 days to complete both requirements, and that your new account will need to remain open for 6 months in order to avoid forfeiting the bonus.
Truist Bank : Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- AL, AR, GA, FL, IN, KY, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, DC
- Offer Expires
- March 31, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new Truist business checking account using the promo code SB24Q4BIZAFL.
- Within 30 days, deposit $2,000.
- During the same 30 days, enroll in online banking and log-in.
- Bonus will be credited to your new account within 4 weeks of meeting requirements.
at Truist
2. Regions Business Checking - $150 bonus
Available primarily in the Southeast, Regions is offering a $150 bonus when you refer a friend to open a new business checking account. What's even more? Your friend will also receive a $150 bonus.
Regions Bank : Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $150
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Have an existing Regions account.
- Refer a friend or family member using the link below and ensure they open a new account within 90 days with an opening deposit of at least $500.
- Within 60 days of opening the account, the person you referred must make at least one Visa Business CheckCard purchase and enroll in eStatements.
- Bonus will be paid as a Rewards Card sent via mail within 120 days of all requirements being met.
at Regions
3. SouthState Bank Business Checking - $400 bonus
Available primarily in the SouthEast, SouthState Bank is offering a $400 welcome bonus when you open a new business checking account and complete qualifying activities. Don't worry, they're not egregious! You'll have your choice of making debit card purchases or ACH deposits.
This is a very easy bonus to earn, and we haven't seen a business bonus from SouthState before, so we'd recommend jumping on this if you're in the market.
What's more? SouthState regularly offers a $200 personal checking bonus as well so you can open up both and earn some solid cash!
SouthState Bank : Business Checking
- Bonus Amount
- $400
- Account Type
- Business Checking
- Availability
- AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, VA
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new business checking account from SouthState (they have 6 eligible accounts!) using promo code SB400.
- Within 90 calendar days, make 15 or more posted and cleared debit card purchases OR make at least $5,000 ACH credits to the account.
- Bonus will be paid within 2 business days of the completion of the 90 calendar day qualifying period.
at SouthState Bank
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
- April 15, 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
at J.P. Morgan
2. 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.
at E*TRADE Bank
3. Acorns Invest - $900 bonus
Every week, Acorns reintroduces its referral bonus, which gives you cash for referring friends to the FinTech. This week, Acorns is offering a $900 bonus when you refer 5 friends who open a new Invest account and make their first investment. We've seen Acorns offer more in the past, for less referrals, but it's not a bad "average reward per person" deal, and super easy if you know people.
You don't need to already have an Acorns account to qualify, either.
Just sign up for one using the link below, make an initial deposit of at least $5, and you'll have instant access to your unique referral link, which you can then pass along to your friends. In your account, you'll be able to see the number of pending and successful referrals so that you can keep track of your progress to the bonus.
This offer will also automatically stack with their regular $20 bonus offered to BankBonus.com users, for additional earnings.
Acorns : Acorns Invest [Referral Program]
- Bonus Amount
- $900
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Offer Expires
- February 23, 2025
- Bonus Requirements
-
- If you do not already have an Acorns Invest account, create one using the link below and make an initial deposit of at least $5 and earn a $20 bonus.
- Refer 5 friends using your personal referral link during the promo period, and ensure they make their first investment by March 9, 2025.
- Referees must maintain their account in good standing for at least 30 days from the last day of the Qualification Period.
- Bonus(es) will be deposited within 30 days of promotional period ending.
at Acorns
4. 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
- March 31, 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).
at Citi®
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.
at Robinhood
6. SoFi Invest - up to $10000 bonus
SoFi is offering customers a cash bonus to move your portfolio over to SoFi. The bonus is tiered, and you'll need to transfer $5 million in assets to earn the full $10,000 (steep!), but the bonus starts at $100 for transferring $5,000.
Keep in mind that although SoFi will pay out the bonus within 14 business days of the end of the promo period, they'll claw it back if you withdraw those funds within 180 days. They'll even refund up to $75 in ACAT fees from your other brokerage!
SoFi : Sofi Invest
- Bonus Amount
- up to $10000
- Account Type
- Investment
- Availability
- Nationwide
- Bonus Requirements
-
- Open a new SoFi Invest account using the link below (or be an existing user).
- Before the promotion's expiration date, transfer investments from another brokerage firm: $5,000 to earn $100, $25,000 to earn $200, $100,000 to earn $500, $250,000 to earn $750, $500,000 to earn $1,000, $1,000,000 to earn $2,500, $2,000,000 to earn $5,000 or $5,000,000+ to earn $10,000.
- Bonuses will be paid within 14 days of the last day of the month in which the transferred assets settled in your SoFi Invest account.
at SoFi
7. 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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8. 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
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- 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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9. 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
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- 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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
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- 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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13. 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
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- 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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South Carolina Banking Statistics
The Palmetto State is teeming with local and regional banks and credit unions. We looked into data from the FDIC and the Credit Union National Association to see how people bank in South Carolina.
According to these reports, there are 47 state credit unions, compared to 45 banks. South Carolina also has 1.7 million state credit union members.
86.8% of deposits in the state are made with banks, leaving credit unions with 13.2% of the market share.
When it comes to location, here are the largest deposit markets in the state:
- Charlotte/Concord/Gastonia
- Columbia
- Greenville/Anderson
- Charleston/North Charleston
- Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach
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