Fifth Third Bank $225 Checking Account Bonus

Looking to open a new checking account? Fifth Third Bank is offering a $225 bonus when you open an eligible Fifth Third checking account with qualifying activities.

Fifth Third Bank $225 Checking Bonus

• Bonus Amount: $225
• Availability: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA
• Direct Deposit Requirement: Yes, $500+
• Credit Inquiry: Soft Pull
• Monthly Service Fee: $0-$25; see below to waive monthly fees
• Early Termination Fees: None

(Expires 06/30/2023)

How To Earn Bonus

To qualify for the bonus:

• Open a new checking account by 06/30/2023.
• Make direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of account opening.
• The cash bonus will be deposited into your new account within 10 business days of completing qualifying activity requirements.

Fine Print

• To qualify for the $225 checking bonus, provide the offer code, open a Fifth Third Momentum® Checking, or Preferred2 checking account by 6/30/2023 and make direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of account opening.
• Account(s) must be funded within 45 days of account opening or account may be closed, and you may not be eligible for the bonus.
• The $225 checking bonus does not require any additional activities.
• A qualifying Direct Deposit is an Automated Clearing House (ACH) credit, which may include payroll, pension or government payments (such as Social Security).
• The cash bonus will be deposited into your new account within 10 business days of completing qualifying activity requirements.
• In order to receive the cash bonus, your checking account must be open and in good standing.
• Offer is not available to existing Fifth Third checking customers or to those with a Fifth Third Checking account that has been closed within the last 13 months.
• Bank reserves the right to limit each customer to one new account-related gift incentive per calendar year.
• Eligibility may be limited based on your account type and ownership role.
• Account must be funded within 45 days of account opening.
• No minimum deposit required to open a checking account.
• Bonus may be taxable as interest income and reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.
• Consult your tax advisor.
• UNIQUE OFFER CODE MUST BE PRESENTED AT ACCOUNT OPENING TO RECEIVE THE BONUS.
• See your banker for details.
• Not valid with any other offer.
• Offer availability subject to change.

Author’s Verdict

The Fifth Third Bank checking accounts have some great features for anyone looking to open a new account with Fifth Third Bank. The bonus offer is also very easy to achieve and gives ample time to complete the qualifying activity.

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