Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $100
- Availability: MA, NY, CT, RI, or VT
- Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
- Additional requirements: See below
- Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Up to $10,000
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: Unknown
- Household limit: None listed
- Expiration date: None
The Offer
- Berkshire Bank is offering a $100 referral bonus to both parties and up to 5% APY
- Receive a $100 referral bonus if the person signing up receives a direct deposit for the first three months of $500+
- Earn up to 5% APY:
- 5.00% APY with Berkshire One Money Market
- 4.00% APY with Berkshire One Savings
- 5.00% APY with Berkshire One 6 Month CD
- You can also get a $15 streaming credit when you direct deposit $2,000+ monthly
The Fine Print
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
This account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
$35 Early Account Closure fee for closing checking, savings or money market within 12 months of opening
Our Verdict
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