Almost free: $100!

[artemisfair]

Not sure if this is the right place to put this...
Chase is having a really sweet promotion. If you sign up for a free checking account and make 5 charges to your new debit card, they'll put $100 in your account.
My boyfriend's mom's coworker (lol) said that he did this and just bought 5 $.59 tacos in separate orders at del taco and this worked for him. Couponers can definitely find even better ways to get those 5 purchases.
Apparently you can sign up online as well, but you have to wait for the debit card.
I'm going to do this tomorrow, so I will verify if taco guy is right.

[artemisfair]

Me again. I went to the branch and tried to open this account, they would not allow me to because I didn't have the coupon my boyfriend's mom had.

HOWEVER, you can still open one up online using this link:
https://www.chase.com/ccp/index.jsp?...&MSC=IQ9164844

Oh, and apparently you need a 100$ mini9mum initial deposit to open the account.

Definitely worth it.

[texaslady22]

Ooh!! That's a fantastic deal. Thank you so much for sharing it!! An easy extra $100 for Christmas!!

[compmomnc]

Watch out for the fine print in this deal!!

1- you have to leave your account open for 6 months
2- no fees on checking as long as each month that it is open, that you have a direct deposit or 5 debit transactions. each month that your account is open.
3- If you do not follow their rules, then when you close your account in 6 months, they can debit the bonus back from you(see info below)

If you can follow their rules, then it is easy money, otherwise you will get bitten in 6 months. Just be careful.

Tina

Terms are below:

No Monthly Service Fee — Chase CheckingSM has no monthly service fee when you have a direct deposit or five or more debit card purchases post to your account each statement period.

Bonus/Account Information — Offer valid 10/15/09 – 12/31/09. To qualify for the bonus you must open a new Chase CheckingSM account with a $100 minimum deposit of new money (money not currently held by Chase or its affiliates). Also, within 60 days of account opening you must initiate a monthly direct deposit which includes payroll, pension, Social Security or other government benefits, or make five debit card purchases. The bonus will be automatically deposited into your new account within 10 business days after the initial direct deposit or five debit card purchases have posted to your account. Bonus is not considered part of minimum opening deposit. Limit one checking account-related reward/premium per customer, per calendar year. Offer not available on account conversions or in combination with any other offer. Offer not available to existing Chase checking customers. Employees of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and our affiliates are not eligible. Checking account must remain open for a minimum of six months or the bonus will be debited from the account at closing. Account is subject to approval. Bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS form 1099-INT.

Free Chase Mobile — There's no charge from Chase, however, standard text messaging and other rates from your wireless provider still apply.

[artemisfair]

Thanks compmom.
I think it's still worth it for people who are going to open an account anyway or who have the initial deposit. I'm sick of Bank of America, so this is great for me. Hopefully someone else will be able to make the most of this.