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California Bank & Trust Gold Account bonus: is $350 worth it?

What it adds over what your cash earns now, tier by tier. Change the rate to yours.

+$350: more than leaving it at 4.15%

The math

Bonus
+$350
Extra
+$350

Get $50 in direct deposits within 90 days. Terms checked Oct 10, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get $50 in direct deposits within 90 days
Ends
No end date listed
Where
California
Monthly fee
None
Keep it open
At least 90 days, or the bonus can be taken back
Bonus paid
Usually within 60 days of finishing
Credit check
A ChexSystems inquiry (not your credit score)

Similar bonuses

The same kind of account, ranked by what each adds at 4.15%.

Questions

Is the California Bank & Trust Gold Account bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$350.

What are the requirements?

Get $50 in direct deposits within 90 days. Open to residents of California.

When does it end?

No end date is listed. The terms were last checked Oct 10, 2026.