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First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« on: December 22, 2015, 07:12:23 PM »
Link to offer: https://www.firsttennessee.com/250online

Fine print:

Offer is good from September 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. To receive your bonus, you must open the checking account online and ensure the code ONLINE appears in the online application where “Offer/Promo code” is requested. You must have an opening deposit of at least $300, and at least one direct deposit must post to your account within 60 days of account opening. Opening deposit cannot be transferred from existing First Tennessee accounts. The $250 bonus will be credited to your account within 6 weeks of meeting all requirements and will be reported as income on Form 1099-INT. Limit one bonus per household. Cannot be combined with other checking offers. This offer is for new checking households only, or for households who have not had an open First Tennessee consumer checking account in the previous 12 months. Customer agrees to maintain account in good standing for a minimum of six months. As of 08/06/15, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for Premier Checking was: 0.01% for balances of $0-$4,999 and 0.02% for balances of $5,000 and greater. APY is variable and subject to change without notice. Fees may reduce earnings. Account openings are subject to bank approval and may be declined based on certain factors. Must be a U.S. citizen.
* Mobile carrier messaging and data rates may apply.
** When using ATMs outside the U.S., a 1% International Service Assessment fee will apply.


Soft pull to open
Can fund up to $300 with credit card
ACH transfers have been triggering the bonus

Pretty easy to complete bonus, did a quick search for this but couldn't find it.
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 07:29:11 PM »
Thanx DoC

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2015, 03:26:09 AM »
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2015, 06:10:11 AM »
Thank you doc for posting here

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2015, 11:04:26 AM »
What do they consider a direct deposit?

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2015, 12:56:48 PM »
Is the bank account fee free ?
Do they charge for early account closure ?
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2015, 01:00:11 PM »
Can anybody explain what ach deposit means? Sorry if it doesn't belong public please pm

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2015, 01:20:14 PM »
Can anybody explain what ach deposit means? Sorry if it doesn't belong public please pm
When you make a transfer from one bank to another, bank A doesn't give the money directly to bank B. There is an outside institution that both banks use to handle the transaction. The most popular one, that is almost universally used, is called Automated Clearing House (ACH). When banks have as a requirement for a promotion that you must have a direct deposit, the terms and conditions often say that a qualifying direct deposit is a payroll or social security deposit. However, these systems also use ACH to deposit the money into your account, so often any ACH utilizing transaction, such as transferring money to yourself from another bank, will trigger the bonus.
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2015, 02:24:07 PM »
is there a minimum balance which needs to be maintained for 6 months?

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2015, 02:25:12 PM »
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2015, 02:26:15 PM »
is there a minimum balance which needs to be maintained for 6 months?
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2015, 03:07:43 PM »
Since they file the 1099 does this mean if I don't file taxes (bc don't make enough) that this will give me problems? 

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2015, 03:21:50 PM »
There is a monthly fee unless you have a direct deposit. The question is whether an ACH credit you make will waive the monthly fee. It has to be open for 6 months.

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2015, 03:29:15 PM »
There is a monthly fee unless you have a direct deposit. The question is whether an ACH credit you make will waive the monthly fee. It has to be open for 6 months.
Why would it be any different if an ACH works for the bonus it should work to waive the fee

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2015, 03:46:08 PM »
Do you need to keep the $300 from the DD in the account for six months or could u leave $5?

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2015, 03:56:32 PM »
Do you need to keep the $300 from the DD in the account for six months or could u leave $5?
It says no minimum

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2015, 03:58:00 PM »
Any consensus on whether or not an ACH will work for the direct deposit to waive the fee?
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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #17 on: December 24, 2015, 04:02:14 PM »
Any consensus on whether or not an ACH will work for the direct deposit to waive the fee?

Why would it be any different if an ACH works for the bonus it should work to waive the fee

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2015, 04:06:17 PM »
Would they waive the fee for a student?

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Re: First Tennessee $250 Checking Bonus - Nationwide
« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2015, 04:51:56 PM »
Since they file the 1099 does this mean if I don't file taxes (bc don't make enough) that this will give me problems?
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