Capital One

CheckingVerified Oct 9, 2026

Capital One 360 Checking: $250 bonus

Receive at least two qualifying payroll, pension, government, or other regular-income direct deposits of at least $500 each within 75 days of opening.

Direct deposits
$1,000 in 75 days
Cash to keep
No balance requirement
Monthly fee
$0
Apply by
No end date stated

Bonus

$250

Offer code

CHECKING250

Enter it when you apply.

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Read 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 Capital One

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Steps to earn

Complete all 1 step for $250

  1. Direct deposit

    Receive at least two qualifying payroll, pension, government, or other regular-income direct deposits of at least $500 each within 75 days of opening.

    • $1,000
    • 2 times
    • Within 75 days of opening

Timeline

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  1. No application deadline stated

  2. Open the account

  3. Direct deposit

    Day 75 after opening

    Receive at least two qualifying payroll, pension, government, or other regular-income direct deposits of at least $500 each within 75 days of opening.

  4. Bonus paid

    After the first 75 days, Capital One may take up to 60 more days to assess and pay; expect payment within 135 days of opening.

Money and fees

Bonus
$250
Monthly fees
No monthly fee
Bonus after fees, before tax
$250

Cash to keep in the account

No balance to maintain

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
Not verified

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 Capital One, check the look-back period in the terms.

From the bank's terms
Open using code CHECKING250. Anyone who owned 360 Checking, Simply Checking, or Total Control Checking as a primary or secondary holder on or after January 1, 2024 is ineligible. Each qualifying deposit must be at least $500 from eligible regular income; account must remain open and in good standing.

Terms and sources

Checked against capitalone.com on Oct 9, 2026. Next check by Oct 23, 2026.

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Offer terms can change. Confirm current eligibility and terms with the bank before applying.

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