Associated Bank
CheckingVerified Oct 9, 2026
Associated Access Checking: up to $600 bonus
Receive at least $500 total in recurring employer or government direct deposits within 90 days of opening.
- Direct deposits
- $500 in 90 days
- Cash to keep
- $10,000
- Monthly fee
- $0
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
Selected target
$600
Apply by Oct 31, 2026
View offer at Associated BankRead the bank's terms · Offer terms can change. Confirm current eligibility and terms with the bank before applying.
Your fit
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- 1 thing to check: Your history with Associated Bank
This checks the published conditions only. The bank decides who is approved.
Steps to earn
Complete all 4 steps for $600
Opening deposit
Open and fund Associated Access Checking with at least $25 by October 31, 2026.
- $25
Direct deposit
Receive at least $500 total in recurring employer or government direct deposits within 90 days of opening.
- $500
- Within 90 days of opening
Keep a balance
Maintain a combined average daily balance of at least $10,000 across eligible same-owner Associated deposit accounts during days 31–90 after checking opening.
- $10,000
Condition
Keep the new checking account open for at least 12 months or Associated may deduct the bonus at closure.
All tiers
| Bonus | Deposit to qualify | Cash to keep | Choose your target |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | Direct deposits: $500 in 90 days | $1,000 | |
| $400 | Direct deposits: $500 in 90 days | $5,000 | |
| $600 | Direct deposits: $500 in 90 days | $10,000 | Selected |
Timeline
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Apply by Oct 31, 2026
Open the account with $25
Direct deposit
Day 90 after opening
Receive at least $500 total in recurring employer or government direct deposits within 90 days of opening.
Keep a balance
Maintain a combined average daily balance of at least $10,000 across eligible same-owner Associated deposit accounts during days 31–90 after checking opening.
Condition
Keep the new checking account open for at least 12 months or Associated may deduct the bonus at closure.
Bonus paid
Within 120 days of opening, while the checking account remains open. Closing within 12 months may cause Associated to deduct the bonus.
Money and fees
- Bonus
- $600
- Monthly fees
- No monthly fee
- Bonus after fees, before tax
- $600
Cash to keep in the account
$10,000
After the bonus
- Account type
- Checking
- Monthly fee
- $0
- APY
- Not stated in the terms we reviewed
- Early closure fee
- Not stated in the terms we reviewed
- How to open
- Online
Eligibility
Where it's offered
The bank's terms don't list states. Check availability on the bank's site before applying.
Who can get it
New customers only. If you've had an account with Associated Bank, check the look-back period in the terms.
New Associated Bank personal checking customers age 18+ who open and fund by October 31. Online opening is limited to IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, and WI; branch eligibility may differ. No Associated checking in the past 12 months or personal checking bonus in the past 24 months. One offer per customer; Associated Bank employees are ineligible. The balance test combines eligible same-owner personal deposit accounts, excluding HSA, business, investment, minor, and private-banking accounts.
Terms and sources
Checked against associatedbank.com on Oct 9, 2026. Next check by Oct 23, 2026.
- associatedbank.com/checking-account-bonus-offer-promotionCaptured Oct 9, 2026
Offer terms can change. Confirm current eligibility and terms with the bank before applying.