An Easy Way to Receive an Extra $100

Last weekend, I decided to take advantage of an offer through Chase Bank where they give you $100 when you open a new checking account. Like most of these offers, there are a few stipulations, so be sure to read the fine print. This offer requires you to either set up a direct deposit or make five debit card purchases within 60 days in order to receive the $100 bonus. The five debit purchases sounded easy enough to me. Here is the link to the offer:

https://coupon.chaseinformation.com/chaseoffer/?value=1&MSC=c1234

According to the advertisement, the offer ends on December 31st, but I know they run these types of deals rather frequently. Bank of America has a similar offer available for a new checking account that is opened with at least a $500 initial deposit:

http://www.bankofamerica.com/promos/jump/uspsmovers/

In my mind, this is easy money and is worth the minor hassle that is required to transfer money and make a few purchases on a new debit card.