WAMU Free Checking Account Bonus: $100
May 20th, 2009 Posted in Bank Deals!, Checking Accounts
Well it looks like Washington Mutual, aka Chase Bank, is trying to rack up some new business. Thanks to BankVibe reader Chase for submitting this deal (what a fitting name!).
Currently they are offering a $100.00 sign up bonus when you open a WaMu Free Checking account and set up a direct deposit OR make five debit card purchases.
WaMu Free Checking Account Features:
(View WaMu’s Promo Page)
- No monthly service fee
- FREE ATM cash withdrawals at any ATM
- 14,000 WaMu and Chase ATMs nationwide
- FREE checks
- FREE online banking and bill pay
- One overdraft fee refund annually
May 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Nice find. Do you need a promo code for this checking account?
May 21st, 2009 at 12:43 am
I went to the promo page this morning then came back tonight to sign up and it is now expired. Whats up with that?
May 21st, 2009 at 10:01 am
It’s not expire Michael. It’s still working. Just make sure it works for your state of residence.
May 21st, 2009 at 11:23 am
I tried as well and then couldn’t sign up either because it said the offer had expired.
Use this link instead, it worked for me!
http://bonus.wamu.com/AspxFiles/S_Offer.aspx?Offer=3420408
May 21st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Thanks Matt! That link works
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I have a Chase Checking account. will I still be able to get this bonus if I open a WAMU account?
May 27th, 2009 at 6:08 am
california ONLY
June 10th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
When I signed up for a Wamu account a couple of months ago, I signed up hastily and didn’t put the full amount that qualifies you for the $100 bonus.
I did nothing else with the account, except for one purchase and one deposit, and I check my account two days ago, and I received a $100 bonus! I checked to see if I actually qualify, but I don’t, so this is interesting.
I’m not complaining!
July 13th, 2009 at 6:28 am
TO: Amym re: Chase Acct. YES, we have Chase accounts and were able to get the WAMU promo, the $100 bonus was paid 3 days after the 5 debit cards trans were posted. VERY efficient and UNLIKE BofA that never seems to pay up and live up to their word.
I think there is a short window of time for the WAMU bonus, until they are fully system-integrated with Chase. As of now, they are not. So… do it ASAP !
September 16th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I am a California resident but when I apply no confirmation promo code is given therefore I never submit the application.
How do you know they will give the $100 bonus if no code is part of the process??