Citizens Bank Checking Promotion: Up To $600 Bonus (CT, DE, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, & VT)

For residents of the qualifying states of CT, DE, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, & VT, Citizens Bank is offering a $600 bonus through May 16, 2019.

To earn the $600 bonus, you must open a One Deposit or Platinum Checking account. With your account, sign up and receive direct deposit. Earn up to $600 with a single direct deposit of $2,000. You can enjoy features such as online banking, mobile banking, and so much more!

For more Citizens Bank bonuses, offers, and promotions, check out our full list of Citizens Bank Promotions! If you are interested, be sure to check out this promotion as well as other banks such as HSBC Bank, Chase Bank, Huntington Bank, Discover Bank, TD Bank, BBVA Compass Bank or CIT Bank.

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	TD Bank Checking Bonus: Earn $300 with the Beyond Checking account when you receive direct deposits of $2,500 or more within 60 days of opening your account. Earn $150 with the Convenience Checking account when you receive direct deposits of $500 or more within 60 days of opening your account. Apply Now---TD Bank Checking Review
	Chase Total Checking®: Earn $200 bonus when you open a new Total Checking® account and set up a qualifying direct deposit into this account within 60 days of account opening. Access to 16,000 Chase ATMs and nearly 4,900 branches. Apply Now---Chase Total Checking Review
	Huntington Asterisk-Free Checking: Earn a $150 bonus when opening a Huntington Asterisk-Free Checking account and make total deposits of at least $1,000 within 60 days of account opening. The $150 will be deposited into your account after all requirements are met and your account is open for 90 days. Apply Now---Huntington Asterisk-Free Checking Review
	American Express Personal Savings Account: Earn 1.00% APY on your deposits. Your Personal Savings account earns interest daily and is posted to your account monthly, links easily with your current bank accounts, get 24/7 access, & there is no need to switch banks. No monthly fees, no minimum balance. FDIC Insured. Apply Now---American Express Personal Savings Account Review

Citizens Bank $600 Bonus Info

• Direct Link to Offer
• Citizens Bank Platinum Fine Print
• Account Type: One Deposit Checking OR Citizen Bank Platinum Checking
  
• Availability: CT, DE, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, & VT (Bank Locator)
• Expiration Date: 05/16/2019
  
• Credit Inquiry: Soft Pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Opening Deposit: Any amount
  
• Credit Card Funding: Up to $1,000 Visa & MasterCard only
• Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes, $2,000 with in 60 days
• Monthly Fee: $9.99-$25, see below on how to waive monthly fees
  
• Additional Requirements: See below
• Household Limit: 1 per customer
• Closing Account Fee: None listed.
  

What Triggers Direct Deposit? Alternative Methods

Many bank bonuses require you to make real direct deposit from your job to receive the sign up bonus. However, switching to your real paycheck can be frustrating and time consuming. You can find alternative methods below which many readers have reported to trigger direct deposit to receive the sign up bonus.

Simply set up ACH transfers from these institutions to trigger direct deposit. Again, Your Mileage May Vary(YMMV). Please help us with your experience if you find a different method or to confirm a current method for direct deposit in the comments section below.

Earn Citizens Bank $600 Bonus

1. Open a One Deposit Checking account or Citizen Bank Platinum Checking by May 16, 2019.
2. Within 60 days, set up and receive a direct deposit.
3. Earn up to $600 with a direct deposit of $2,000.
4. Then once the requirements are met, you will receive the bonus within 90 days of completing.

How to Avoid Monthly Fees

• One Deposit Checking: To avoid the $9.99 fee you must have one deposit each statement period. No minimum balance required.
• Citizen Bank Platinum Checking: To avoid the $25 fee have $25,000+ in combined monthly balances across all deposit and investment accounts.

Bottom Line

For those living near a Citizens Bank branch, be sure to visit online or stop by in branch to learn more about the $600 bonus promotion.

Keep in mind that the bonus will be reported to the IRS for income tax purposes. Also, whether you are a new or current member, please share your banking experience by commenting below! Also, don’t forge to check out our list of Bank Promotions for all your banking needs.