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Ion Bank Free Choice Checking bonus: is $300 worth it?

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

+$300: more than leaving it at 4.15%

The math

Bonus
+$300
Extra
+$300

Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days · Make 12 debit card purchases within 90 days. Terms checked Oct 10, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days
  2. 2Make 12 debit card purchases within 90 days
Ends
Dec 31, 2026
Where
Connecticut, New Jersey
Monthly fee
None
Bonus paid
Usually within 45 days of finishing
Credit check
None

Similar bonuses

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

Questions

Is the Ion Bank Free Choice Checking bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$300.

What are the requirements?

Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days; make 12 debit card purchases within 90 days. Open to residents of Connecticut, New Jersey.

When does it end?

The offer ends Dec 31, 2026. The terms were last checked Oct 10, 2026.