Bounty

Trustco Bank Home Town 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 $500+ within 120 days. Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get 3 direct deposits of $500+ within 120 days
Ends
Oct 31, 2026
Where
5 states: FL, MA, NJ, NY, VT
Pays while it's there
0.01% a year
Monthly fee
None
Closing early
$26 within 90 days
Bonus paid
Usually within 150 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 Trustco Bank Home Town 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 $500+ within 120 days. Open to residents of FL, MA, NJ, NY, VT.

When does it end?

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