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:

1. Use new funds to open a checking account at Bank of the West
2. 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.

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Danversbank, a community bank based in Massachusetts, has a deal on its Free Rewards Checking account. It's a high yield checking account crediting up to 4.01% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 4.01% APY on balances up to $25,000
• 0.25% APY on the portion of balances over $25,000
• Refund of ATM fees

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Dubuque Bank & Trust, a community bank based in Iowa, has a deal on its Cash Rewards Checking account. It's a free checking account crediting up to 4.01% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 4.01% APY on balances up to $20,000
• 1.01% APY on the portion of balances over $20,000
• Refund of ATM fees up to $20

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Adams Bank & Trust, a regional bank with locations in Nebraska and Colorado, has a deal on its SuperSmart e-Checking account. It's a free checking account crediting 4.00% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 4.00% APY on balances up to $35,000
• 2.00% APY on the portion of balances over $35,000
• Refund of ATM fees up to $10
• Waiver of $7 monthly membership fee

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Connex Credit Union has a deal on its Unbanked Checking account. Its a free checking account crediting 3.25% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 3.25% APY on balances up to $25,000
• 1.00% APY on the portion of balances over $25,000
• Refund of ATM fees up to $20

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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, a community bank based in Iowa, has a deal on its M@XX Checking account. Its a free checking account crediting 5.00% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 5.00% APY on balances up to $25,000
• 0.10% APY on the portion of balances over $25,000
• Refund of ATM fees up to $20

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The deal of the day is the Bravo Checking account from Marine Federal Credit Union. It is a free reward checking account crediting up to 5.00% APY. When you meet the terms of the promotion each month, the checking account has the following features:

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Today's deal of the day comes from Texas-based community bank, ViewPoint Bank. Its Absolute Checking account credits up to 4.00% APY. As a rewards checking account, you need to meet the terms of the promotion to get the following features:

• 4.00% APY on balances up to $50,000
• 1.75% APY on the portion of balances over $50,000 and up to $100,000
• 0.04% APY on the portion of balances over $100,000

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A slew of reward checking account offers are popping up across the country. The overall low interest rate environment makes this particular type of checking account look rather enticing for two reasons - 1) it earns a high interest rate while keeping your money liquid and 2) the monthly account requirements are relatively simple to meet.

We want to help you make the most of your money, so here are a few reward checking account options for you to consider:

1. Capital Bank, Smart Checking: 4.01% APY.
   Requirements:
   • 10 debit card purchases
   • Set up 1 direct deposit or ACH auto debit
   • Enroll in e-statements

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The deal of the day is the Smart Checking account from Capital Bank. It is a free reward checking account crediting up to 4.01% APY. When you meet the terms of the promotion, the checking account has the following features:

• 4.01% APY on balances up to $25,000
• 1.01% APY on the portion of balance over $25,000
• Refund of ATM fees

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