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MidFirst Bank LiveFree Checking 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 $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days
Ends
Dec 31, 2026
Where
Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas
Pays while it's there
3.5% a year
Monthly fee
None
Keep it open
At least 90 days, or the bonus can be taken back
Bonus paid
Usually within 30 days of finishing
Credit check
A ChexSystems inquiry (not your credit score)

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

Questions

Is the MidFirst Bank LiveFree Checking 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 $1,000 in direct deposits within 90 days. Open to residents of Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas.

When does it end?

The offer ends Dec 31, 2026. The terms were last checked Oct 9, 2026.