How to earn the bonus
- Open a new eligible Bank of America Advantage Plus Banking account through the promotional page.
- Fund the account with the required minimum opening deposit.
- Within 90 days, receive qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $2,000 for $100, $5,000 for $300, or $10,000 or more for $500.
Direct deposit and qualifying activity
Receive qualifying direct deposits within 90 days: $2,000 earns $100, $5,000 earns $300, and $10,000 or more earns $500.
Qualifying direct deposits are totaled during the first 90 days after account opening to determine the bonus tier.
Minimum opening deposit
$100
Offer timeline
Open the account
Open a new eligible Bank of America Advantage Plus Banking account through the promotional page.
Complete requirements
Qualifying direct deposits are totaled during the first 90 days after account opening to determine the bonus tier.
Expected bonus payout
Bank of America states that it will attempt to pay the earned bonus within 60 days after the requirements are satisfied and the deposit period ends.
Account closure and payout conditions
The eligible personal checking account must remain open and in good standing through the date the earned bonus is paid.
Monthly fee and how to waive it
$12/mo
How to waive it
- Maintain a minimum daily balance of $1,500 or more.
- Receive at least one qualifying direct deposit of $250 or more each statement cycle.
- Have an account owner enrolled in BofA Rewards and qualify for the Preferred Plus, Preferred Honors, or Premier tier.
Eligibility and previous-customer rules
New-customer rule
Not eligible if you were an owner or co-owner of a Bank of America personal checking account within the last 12 months.
Availability
Available online to eligible new checking customers in the United States.
Deadline, payout and account closure
Offer ends
Offer expires 01-31-2027.
Expected bonus payout
Bank of America states that it will attempt to pay the earned bonus within 60 days after the requirements are satisfied and the deposit period ends.
Closure and payout conditions
The eligible personal checking account must remain open and in good standing through the date the earned bonus is paid.