$190 Checking Account Bonus at HomeStreet Bank in WA, OR & HI

HomeStreet Bank is offering a checking account promotion in which you can earn up to $190. Open a new personal checking account at a HomeStreet Bank branch and complete the following activities for the full $190:

• $75 for direct deposit with a minimum of $500 a month for 2 consecutive months
• $75 for using your Visa check card to make 10 purchases or payments each month for 2 consecutive months
• $30 for enrolling in free Online Banking/Bill Payer and paying a minimum of 3 bills each month for 2 consecutive months
• $10 for signing up for e-statements

The promotion is scheduled to last through 3/31/2009.

$25 can be applied to the cost of new checks for giving the bank your old checks or check card from another bank. I didn't include this as part of bonus since many banks offer free first order of checks. Some important small print of the offer includes:

• Offer is limited to one account per household
• Account holder will be responsible for tax implications
• Accounts closed by the customer within 90 days of opening are subject to a $15 early closure fee

Branches are located in Washington State, Oregon and Hawaii. The bank is FDIC insured (FDIC Certificate # 32489).

Thanks to the reader who mentioned this promotion in the Finding the Best Deals post.

Tags: Washington, Oregon, HomeStreet Bank, Hawaii, checking account