Bank of America Checking Account $200 Bonus

Open a new personal checking account with Bank of America by October 1, 2012 and receive a $200 bonus. Offer only available in NY, NJ, and CT. Be sure to use offer code CHLSER when opening an account online. Alternatively, you can print out this page and bring it to a banking center. After opening your account, set up & receive a qualifying direct deposit within 90 days.

Qualifying direct deposits are defined as a recurring electronically deposit by an employer or an outside agency. There is also an opportunity to receive an additional $100 bonus. To earn this, the total combined balances across your eligible linked accounts must have increased by at least $25,000 in new money within 90 days. Click here for more information.

Bank of America – Museums on Us – August 4 and August 5, 2012

Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card at over 150 nation-wide museums this coming weekend and receive FREE general admission. This deal is perfect whether you’re touring, looking to stay cool, or just want to culture and educate yourself. Museums range from children’s & musical to historical & art to gardens & zoos, catering to all audiences. Check online or call your intended museum(s) for hours of operation. Credit and debit cardholders are valid, as long as they are both accompanied by photo ID. Limit of one free general admission per card.

A full list of participating museums is available from Bank of America. Bank of America’s Museum on Us takes place on the first full weekend every month. Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming months:

  • September 1st & 2nd
  • October 6th & 7th
  • November 3rd & 4th

Bank of Arkansas/Oklahoma Checking Account $50 Bonus

Local residents who open a Bank of Arkansas or Bank of Oklahoma checking account by July 31st can receive a $50 bonus! To qualify:

  • Open a new personal checking account online
  • Use promotional code FREE50
  • Activate a direct deposit ($150) OR make 10 debit card purchases ($10 min. ea.) within 60 days

 Allow up to 6 weeks for bonus to be applied. Offer limited to new accounts for local residents only, with a limit of one per household. Bank of Arkansas & Bank of Oklahoma reserves the right to revoke the $100 if account is closed before 6 months. Benefits of opening an account with Bank of Arkansas/Oklahoma include:

  • No minimum balance
  • Free Visa debit card, ATMs, mobile & online banking
  • Full service banking 7 days a week
  • 24-Hour ExpressBank

Bank of America – Museums on Us – July 7 and July 8, 2012

Flash your Bank of America or Merrill Lynchcard at over 150 nation-wide museums this coming weekend and receive FREE general admission. This deal is perfect whether you’re touring, looking to stay cool, or just want to culture and educate yourself. Museums range from children’s & musical to historical & art to gardens & zoos, catering to all audiences. Check online or call your intended museum(s) for hours of operation. Credit and debit cardholders are valid, as long as they are both accompanied by photo ID. Limit of one free general admission per card.

A full list of participating museums is available from Bank of America. Bank of America’s Museum on Us takes place on the first full weekend every month. Here are the dates for upcoming months:

  • August 4th & 5th
  • September 1st & 2nd
  • October 6th & 7th

 

FREE VIP Lounge for Visa Chase Cardholders at the London Olympics

The 2012 London Olympic Games are looming upon us! Chase members can make the most of their trip just by flashing their Visa card to gain exclusive access to Visa’s VIP Lounge. Up to 5 guests can also accompany cardholder, provided that there is space. This event is FREE, but as space is limited and sure to fill up quick, it is best to RSVP (you also receive a special welcome gift if you do).

The Visa VIP Lounge is located at 116 Pall Mall in London’s West End, just a short distance from the Olympic Games and other London sights. It will be open daily during the Olympic Games, July 27-August 12, from 10:00 am to midnight.

The VIP Lounge will feature:

  • Celebrity Chef Morimoto Culinary Experiences*
  • Appearances by Olympic Athletes
  • Food, wine, beer and other refreshments daily
  • Free Wi-Fi and more than 10 HDTVs throughout the Lounge

*Cardholders and up to 6 guests are limited to 2 culinary experiences by Iron Chef Morimoto. Registration can be done here. The calendar should be updated when more information becomes available. You can also opt to get updates via email.

The following cards should be accepted, but call first to confirm: British Airways Visa, Disney Premier, Disney Rewards, Fairmont, Freedom, Hyatt, Marriot Premier, Marriort Rewards, Priority Club, Ritz-Carlton, Sapphire Preferred, Slate, Southwest, United Club, United MileagePlus Explorer. If we’ve missed a card, please let us know in the comments.

Bank of Arizona Checking Account $100 Bonus

Residents of Arizona who open a new Bank of Arizona checking account by July 31st can receive a $100 bonus! To qualify:

  • Open a new personal checking account online
  • Use promotional code FREE100
  • Activate a direct deposit ($150) OR make 10 debit card purchases ($10 min. ea.) within 60 days

Allow up to 6 weeks for bonus to be applied. Offer limited to new accounts for Arizona residents only, with a limit of one per household. Bank of Arizona reserves the right to revoke the $100 if account is closed before 6 months. Benefits of opening an account with Bank of Arizona include:

  • No minimum balance
  • Free Visa debit card, ATMs, mobile & online banking
  • Full service banking 7 days a week
  • 24-Hour ExpressBank

 

Chase Ultimate Rewards – Earn 5 Points Per $1 Purchase on Cruise Travel

Use your Chase card on any cruise purchase on UltimateRewards.com and earn 5 Points per $1.  The prices on the cruise are as competitive as any travel/cruise sites.  For example, if you book a $2,000 cruise for 2 people you earn 10,000 Points which is redeemable for $100 Gift Card or 10,000 miles or points at your favorite airline/hotel loyalty programs.

American Express Gift Card – No Purchase Fee

Celebrate Father’s Day or kids’ graduation with an American Express Gift Card.  Right now, you can buy Amex Gift Card without any purchase fee (Normally a $3.95 fee per card) by entering promo code, EMGRADVMC2, during checkout.

Shipping still cost $5.95 per order.  Hurry, offer ends on Sept 1, 2012.  You can even customize the gift card with your own photo or choose from several fun designs.

 

Visa x Marriott $25 Gift Card Bonus – Through September 3rd

If you’re already planning for a stay at Marriott properties, you can earn a $25 Visa Gift Card when you pay with your Visa card. To redeem, make sure to enter code D55 during checkout or call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for promotional code D55. Valid for Marriott, Rennaisance, and Residence Inn. Offer expires September 3, 2012. Valid at select locations in AL, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, NC, OH, PA, SC, and TX. Limit of one Visa gift card per stay. Offer does not apply to groups of 10+ rooms and cannot be combined with other offers.

ShareBuilder $200 Bonus – Ends June 30, 2012

Open a new ShareBuilder account and deposit $10,000 or more to be eligible for the $200 Account bonus. Initial deposit must be completed by 6/30/12. ING DIRECT Investing will deposit a $200 bonus approximately 4-6 weeks after your first $10,000 deposit. The $200 bonus offer is available for Individual, Joint and Custodial accounts only.

Offer not valid for IRAs or ESAs. The $200 bonus is not available for withdrawal for 120 days after it is awarded to your account.

Chase Military – Benefits for Veterans and Military Service Members from Chase Bank

Chase Bank is seeking to give back to current servicemembers and veterans who are willing to sacrifice their lives for our nation. In addition to finding employment for veterans and repaying them with mortgage-free homes, Chase offers a variety of special banking programs to serve the unique banking needs of the nation’s military. The primary benefits of current servicemembers and veterans who open a Chase Premier Plus Checking account with a qualifying military ID can receive:

  • No $25 Monthly Service Fee and no balance requirement
  • Free Chase Design Checks
  • Free Safe Deposit Box (subject to availability)
  • No Chase fee on 4 non-Chase ATM transactions
  • No fee on Money Orders, Official Checks, Travelers Checks and Gift Cards
  • No Monthly Service Fee
    • 2 additional Chase Premier Plus Checking accounts
    • Chase Plus SavingsSM
    • A Chase BusinessSelect CheckingSM account
  • Free Chase Mobile® Banking
  • Free Online Banking with Bill Pay

Active duty or reserve servicemembers who set up direct deposits with their military base pay also enjoy:

  • No Chase fee on ALL non-Chase ATM transactions
  • No Chase fee on incoming/outgoing wires
  • No 3% Foreign Exchange fee on overseas debit card/ATM transactions

 

M&T Bank Credit Card – 10,000 Bonus Points and No Fee Balance Transfer

M&T Bank is offering 10,000 Bonus Points (Transferable for a $100 Gift Card) and 0% Intro APR on balance transfer for 12 months with $0 introductory fee (4% fee after June 30, 2012).  There is no annual fee for the credit card.

Awesome deal for anyone who needs some cash for 12 months without any fee.  Offer ends on June 30, 2012 for the No fee balance transfer.

  • 10,000 bonus points with purchases of $1,000 within 3 months of account opening
  • 0% Introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months; variable rates as low as 11.24% thereafter
  • $0 Introductory fee for Balance Transfers until June 30, 2012 (for new accounts only) – After that a fee of 4% ($10 minimum) of each balance transfer
  • $0 Annual Fee
  • M&T Rewards Program – Earn rewards faster by combining points from your M&T Visa Credit Card with any enrolled M&T Check Card

Chase Hyatt Credit Card – 2 Free Nights

Open a new Hyatt Credit Card and receive 2 free nights after your first purchase! Offer valid to new customers only. First purchase does not include balance transfers, checks, or cash advances. Free nights can be used in any available standard room within one year worldwide. Allow 10 days for rewards to be posted. Cardholders can enjoy preferred rooms, complimentary internet access, expedited check-in, and late check-out.

Hyatt Tokyo, Hyatt London and Hyatt Shanghai are worth over $400-$500 per night with Hyatt Paris going for $900 per night.  The free hotels are well worth over $1,000-$1,800!

For as long as your Hyatt credit card is open and not in default, you can earn Hyatt Gold Passport points redeemable for rewards. 3 points will be rewarded for each $1 made at Hyatt locations and 1 point per dollar everywhere else. Free nights can be redeemed for as few as 5,000 points.