Updated Aug 26, 2010: Today we present some of the best online bank bonuses mostly at the national level. This list includes checking account bonuses as well as savings account ones.There is a lot of free money available via these bank bonuses. However some sincere work is needed to earn a bank bonus. It pays to keep a log of the various conditions that need to be met for each bank bonus offer. Also, kindly note the expiration dates of the bank bonus offers and make it a point to read associated fine prints.
N.M.* = Not Mentioned
| Bank Bonus | Expires | Type | Bank Bonus Link | Notes |
| FREE Flip Ultra Video Camera | ||||
| $25, FREE Flip Ultra Video Camera | N.M.* | eSave Account Package Bonus | eFirstBank Bonus Link | For customers in AZ, CA & CO |
| FREE Apple iPod Touch | ||||
| FREE 8GB Apple iPod Touch | 30 Sep 2010 | Checking Account Bonus | The Bank of Greene County Bonus Link | Direct Deposit Needed, Use of Visa Check Card Twice, Visit a branch in NY to open an account |
| Ongoing Bank Sign Up Bonus Deals | ||||
| $25 | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | Ing Direct Referral Bonus Link | Referral Bonus for ING Savings / Checking account |
| $50 | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | Salem Five Bank Bonus Link | New accounts only, Direct Deposit needed |
| $60, $20 | N.M.* | Savings Account Bonus | Capital One Bank Bonus Link | Costco Membership needed |
| $75, $150, $200 | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | M & T Bank Bonus Link | Direct Deposit, Overdraft Protection & Bill Pay needed |
| $100 | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | Northwest Savings Bank Bonus Link | New Funds needed, Direct deposit of at least $100 or more needed, Min. Opening Deposit of $100 needed |
| $125, FREE Snackpack Bag | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | Banco Popular Bonus Link | $50 for Direct Deposit, $50 for Online Bill Pay, $25 for surrendering your debit card and unused checks from previous financial institution |
| $150 | N.M.* | Checking Account Bonus | MySouthWest Bank Bonus Link | $50 for Direct Deposit, $50 for adding check card, $50 for online banking, Have to visit a bank to open an account |
| Bank Sign Up Bonus Deals with Expiration Dates | ||||
| $100 | 31 Aug 2010 | Checking Account Bonus | BBT Bank Bonus Link | 10 Online Bill Payments of (min $25 each) within 90 days of account opening, OR Two Recurring Direct Deposits (min $50 each) within 90 days of account opening needed |
| $100 | 30 Sep 2010 | Checking Account Bonus | PNC Bank Bonus Link | Direct Deposits of at least $400 needed, At least 10 check card purchases made with your PNC Visa Check Card must be posted to the eligible account within 60 days of account opening, For residents of DC, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NJ, OH, PA, VA and WI only |
| $100 | 31 Oct 2010 | Checking Account Bonus | ONB Bank & Trust Bonus Link | New Checking Customers only, Open a MyChoice Checking account (Min Deposit $50), Open a SaveUpSM Savings account (Min Deposit $250), Set up a monthly automated transfer between the two |
| $75 | 04 Dec 2010 | Checking Account Bonus | BOA Bonus Link | BOA Credit Card Customers Only, $125 Min Deposit, Direct Deposit OR $1500 balance needed to avoid monthly fees |
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