Chicago-area Bank and New York-area Bank Offering $200 Cash for New Checking Accounts
March 12, 2008
Metropolitan National Bank, located in New York City with three Manhattan branches, is offering $200 free cash for new customers who open up a checking account and establish a minimum $500 direct deposit linked to the account. The bonus is considered interest and will be reported at the end of the year on a 1099 tax form. Account features includes free direct deposit, free online banking, and free online bill payments as well as no ATM fees for worldwide ATM access. The Metropolitan Bank checking account can be opened in person at a branch or online at metropolitanbankny.com.
A Chicago-area bank, MB Financial, is also offering a $200 signing-up bonus for new checking account customers. To earn the $200 bonus customers must have recurring monthly direct deposits to the account. $50 will be credited each month for four months that a direct deposit occurs. The cash bonus will be 1099-reportable at the end of the calendar year. The MB Financial checking account comes with a free MB Debit Mastercard, free online bill payments, and free internet banking. Offer is available only to Chicago residents. Apply at a branch or online at mbfinancial.com.
