Citi $325/$475

Nice part of this bonus is that it doesn’t require a huge deposit like the other Citi checking bonus. There is also a $475 deal but that might be limited to NY, CT, MD, VA, DC, CA, NV, NJ, and select markets in FL and IL Read our full post Soft pull No credit card funding Direct deposit of $1,500+ required

Eligible new banking customer

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Bank account bonus. Cash or another reward offered for opening, funding, or using an eligible bank or credit-union account. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Citi $325/$475
Who qualifies: Eligible new banking customer
Requirements: Nice part of this bonus is that it doesn’t require a huge deposit like the other Citi checking bonus. There is also a $475 deal but that might be limited to NY, CT, MD, VA, DC, CA, NV, NJ, and select markets in FL and IL Read our full post Soft pull No credit card funding Direct deposit of $1,500+ required
How to activate: Open through the eligible offer path and complete every published requirement before its deadline.
Cost basis: Deposit or balance activity required. The benefit requires opening, funding, maintaining, or using an account through deposits, direct deposit, balances, or qualifying transactions. Deposited principal is not necessarily a fee, but funds may be tied up and account charges may apply.
Cost and fees: Account fees and waiver conditions vary; confirm the official fee schedule.
Geography: US
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 3 SOURCES

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

01Doctor of Credit — bank bonusesdirectory↗02Doctor of Credit offer detaildirectory↗03Bank or credit-union offer pathprovider↗

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Citi $325/$475

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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