PNC: $400 bonus

PNC: $400 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: PNC: $400 bonus
Who qualifies: Eligible new banking customer
Requirements: Open a new, eligible checking product online via the application links on this page. Set up and receive a qualifying direct deposit(s) within the first 60 days. A qualifying Direct Deposit for this offer, is defined as a recurring Direct Deposit of a paycheck, pension, Social Security or other regular monthly income electronically deposited by an employer or an outside agency into the Spend account of a Virtual Wallet with Performance Select, or Virtual Wallet. The reward will be credited to the eligible account 60–90 days after all conditions have been met and identified as “Credits Check Reward” on your monthly statement. The eligible account must remain open to receive the reward. The value of the reward may be reported on the appropriate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms and may be considered taxable income to you. Please consult your tax adviser.
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 / 3 SOURCES

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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

01Official bank or credit-union offer termsprovider↗02BankBonus.comdirectory↗03Bank or credit-union offer pathprovider↗

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PNC: $400 bonus

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