When you open a new checking account with Bank of the West by April 16, 2010, you will be eligible to receive a $100 bonus. Meet the following two requirements and you are guaranteed to receive the bonus:
- Use new funds to open a checking account at Bank of the West
- Set up one recurring direct deposit of at least $250 per month or pay 10 bills online within 60 days of opening a checking account
There are three checking accounts eligible for this promotion - Free Checking, Choice Interest Checking and Choice ATM Checking.
Bank of the West Free Checking Account Features
- Unlimited use of Bank of the West ATMs
- Free Online Banking with Bill Pay
- Overdraft protection with a linked savings or Gold Line account
- Bank of the West Debit Card with discounts and special offers on everyday items
- Discounts on consumer loan rates with automatic payments
- Free personal assistance through our Telephone Banking Center
- Unlimited check writing
Bank of the West Choice Interest Checking Account Features
- Interest rates that vary by balance tier (up to 0.45% APY as of today)
- Unlimited use of Bank of the West ATMs
- Free Online Banking with Bill Pay
- Overdraft protection with a linked savings or Gold Line account
- Bank of the West Debit Card with discounts and special offers on everyday items
- Discounts on consumer loan rates with automatic payments
- Free personal assistance through our Telephone Banking Center
- Unlimited check writing
There is a $10 monthly service charge that can be waived four ways:
- $2,500 average monthly balance in this account, OR
- $5,000 average monthly balance in this account plus linked personal savings, CDs and IRAs, OR
- Five or more online bill payments per statement cycle, OR
- Monthly direct deposit of $250 or more per statement cycle
Bank of the West Choice ATM Checking Account Features
- Converts to a Choice Interest Checking account one year after account opening date
- Unlimited free cash withdrawals at any institution’s ATM for one year
- Free Online Banking with Bill Pay
- Overdraft protection with a linked savings or Gold Line account
- Bank of the West Debit Card with discounts and special offers on everyday items
- Discounts on consumer loan rates with automatic payments
- Free personal assistance through our Telephone Banking Center
- Unlimited check writing
There is a $10 monthly service charge that can be waived four ways:
- $2,500 average monthly balance in this account, OR
- $5,000 average monthly balance in this account plus linked personal savings, CDs and IRAs, OR
- Five or more online bill payments per statement cycle, OR
- Monthly direct deposit of $250 or more per statement cycle
What you'll need to apply online for Bank of the West checking accounts:
- About seven minutes to complete the application
- $100 minimum opening balance
- Social Security or taxpayer ID number
- Driver's license or state ID
- Date of birth, email address and physical street address
Routing number, if you'll be opening your account by transferring funds from another bank - For the Choice ATM Checking account, you'll also need a California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Oregon residence
Bank of the West is FDIC insured and your deposits are covered up to $250,000.
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