Bounty

TruStone Checking bonus: is $500 worth it?

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

+$500: more than leaving it at 4.15%

With $0 for 60 days, the tier that adds the most.

Every tier

A smaller tier often wins: less cash away from what it earns now.

  • $0
    $250 bonus · 60 days
    +$250
  • $0
    $350 bonus · 60 days
    +$350
  • $0Best for you
    $500 bonus · 60 days
    +$500

The math

Bonus
+$500
Extra
+$500

Get $5,000 in direct deposits within 60 days · Enroll in e-statements ($50). Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get $5,000 in direct deposits within 60 days
  2. 2Enroll in e-statements ($50)
Ends
Dec 31, 2026
Where
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Pays while it's there
4% a year
Monthly fee
None
Closing early
$20 within 180 days
Bonus paid
Usually within 90 days of finishing

Similar bonuses

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

Questions

Is the TruStone Checking bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$500.

What are the requirements?

Get $5,000 in direct deposits within 60 days; enroll in e-statements ($50). Open to residents of Wisconsin, Minnesota.

When does it end?

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