How to earn the bonus
- Open a new eligible Everyday Checking account using the official offer by 01-13-2027; the published account opening minimum is $25.
- Apply through the official online offer to apply the bonus code automatically, or request the code by email from Wells Fargo and bring it to a branch.
- Receive $1,000 or more in qualifying electronic income deposits within 90 calendar days after opening.
- Keep the enrolled account open and unrestricted until the bonus is paid.
Promo code
Promo code required — provided through the official offer.
Direct deposit and qualifying activity
Receive at least $1,000 in posted qualifying income electronic deposits within 90 calendar days of opening. Eligible methods include ACH income direct deposits, RTP/FedNow income payments and qualifying third-party debit-card credits. Account transfers, mobile deposits, Zelle and branch/ATM deposits are excluded. Pending early-pay deposits count only once posted.
90 calendar days from account opening. Bonus deposit requirements and recurring monthly fee-waiver requirements are separate.
Minimum opening deposit
$25
Offer timeline
Open the account
Open a new eligible Everyday Checking account using the official offer by 01-13-2027; the published account opening minimum is $25.
Complete requirements
90 calendar days from account opening. Bonus deposit requirements and recurring monthly fee-waiver requirements are separate.
Expected bonus payout
Within 30 calendar days after all offer requirements are met.
Account closure and payout conditions
Enrolled account must not be closed or restricted at payment; a zero balance can lead to closure.
Monthly fee and how to waive it
$15/mo
How to waive it
- Receive at least $500 in total qualifying electronic deposits each fee period.
- Maintain a $1,500 minimum daily balance.
- Maintain at least $5,000 in qualifying deposit balances, investment balances or both, measured under Wells Fargo's fee-period rules.
- Primary account owner is age 17–24.
- Receive a qualifying monthly non-civilian military direct deposit under Wells Fargo Worldwide Military Banking.
Eligibility and previous-customer rules
New-customer rule
New Wells Fargo consumer checking customers only; only the primary owner is eligible.
Previous-bonus rule
Not eligible if the primary owner received a Wells Fargo consumer checking bonus in the previous 12 months.
Other restrictions
Employees, non-resident aliens, foreign entities signing IRS Form W-8 and Private Bank-experience deposit accounts are excluded. One bonus per customer/account; cannot combine with another consumer deposit offer.
Availability
Available online to eligible U.S. consumers; branch opening requires obtaining an offer code and visiting Wells Fargo.
Deadline, payout and account closure
Offer ends
Open using the offer code by 01-13-2027.
Expected bonus payout
Within 30 calendar days after all offer requirements are met.
Closure and payout conditions
Enrolled account must not be closed or restricted at payment; a zero balance can lead to closure.