KeyBank: $300 bonus

KeyBank: $300 bonus. Included in BankBonus.com's current best checking account promotions list.

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: KeyBank: $300 bonus
Who qualifies: Eligible new banking customer
Requirements: Open a no-monthly-maintenance-fee Key Smart Checking® account online with at least $10 by Dec 11, 2026. Within 90 days of account opening, make a total of $2,000 or more in eligible direct deposits. Bonus will be credited to your account within 60 days of meeting requirements. Account must not be closed at the time of gift payment.
How to activate: Open through the eligible offer path and complete the published requirements.
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: Underlying account fees and waiver conditions vary.
Geography: US, Offer-specific
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 2 SOURCES

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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

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KeyBank: $300 bonus

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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