U.S. Bank is offering $100 bonus if you open any checking accout with direct deposit by March 31, 2009.  There are three checking accounts offered by U.S. Bank: Silver Package  (no minimum, lower benefits) Gold Package (no fee if direct deposit) and Platinum Package (minimum $25,000 deposit with lots of benefits).  A minimum $50 first time deposit is required when opening the checking account.

U.S. Bank Checking Silver Package Benefits

• No monthly maintenance fee on free Five Star Silver Checking
• Great rates and no monthly maintenance fee on Five Star Money Market Savings
• Preferred rates on new loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit
• Special introductory APR and no annual fee on a U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card

U.S. Bank Checking Gold Package Benefits

• Great rates and no monthly maintenance fee on Five Star Money Market Savings
• No fees on the first overdraft occasion
• Preferred rates on new loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit
• Two free non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions for Five Star Gold Checking

U.S. Bank Checking Platinum Package Benefits

• Earn preferred interest rates on Five Star Platinum Checking
• Great rates and no monthly maintenance fee on Five Star Money Market Savings
• Unlimited, free non-U.S. Bank ATM transactions for Five Star Platinum Checking²
• No-fee banking privileges! Enjoy no fees on money orders, official checks, travelers cheques, stop payment fees and more