Payments that your friends send you on Zelle and transfers you make from another checking or savings account, for example, don’t count. Direct deposits include automatic payments made to you, usually from your employer or benefits provider. Receive at least $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days.Opening an account online is easiest, but you can also do so at a branch if you enter your email address on the offer webpage to receive a coupon code.
The fine print, on the other hand, says that you can choose any personal checking account except for a Private Bank account. The offer page specifies that you’ll need to open an Everyday Checking account for this offer.
