[OH only] Buckeye State Bank $250 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

  • Maximum bonus amount: $250
  • Availability: OH only
  • Direct deposit required: Yes
  • Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
  • ChexSystems: Yes
  • Credit card funding: Unknown
  • Monthly fees: None
  • Early account termination fee: $30, 180 days
  • Household limit: None listed
  • Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

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  • Buckeye State Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new BAM checking account and meet all the account qualifications for two consecutive monthly qualification cycles. 
    • Complete 12 debit card swipes per month
    • Enroll in e-Statements
    • At least one direct deposit per month

The Fine Print

  • Receive a $250 bonus when you open a new BAM Checking account and meet all account qualifications for two (2) consecutive Monthly Qualification Cycles. Account must remain open, active, and in good standing during this period.
  • Bonus may be reported for tax purposes.
  • If account qualifications are met during each Monthly Qualification Cycle: (1) domestic ATM fees incurred during the cycle will be reimbursed and credited on the first business day of the next cycle (fees over $5.00 may require proof); (2) balances up to $15,000 earn 3.00% APY; and (3) balances over $15,000 earn 1.00% APY on the portion over $15,000.
  • If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.02% APY. Balances up to $15,000 may earn between 3.00% and 1.39% APY depending on balance when qualifications are met.
  • No minimum balance is required; however, a $50 minimum deposit is required to open the account.
  • Qualifying transactions must post and settle during the Monthly Qualification Cycle. ATM transactions, transfers between accounts, and recurring autopayments do not qualify.
  • Transactions may take one or more business days to post and settle.
  • “Monthly Qualification Cycle” means the period from the first day through the last day of each calendar month.
  • All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

This account has no monthly fees

Early Account Termination Fee

A $30 fee applies if the account is closed within 180 days of opening

Our Verdict

We did see a different offer from this bank last year for 14% APY On Balances Up To $15,000 for three months, that worked out to be $525 but you also had to lock up the $15,000. Still think that bonus was better for anybody that had the money. 

Hat tip to reader Bockrr

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