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Bank with Busey. Get up to $300*
Open a Foundation Checking or Pillar Banking Account Online and Earn up to $300*!
For a limited time offer, new Busey customers can receive $50 each month, for up to 6 months, after opening a Busey Foundation Checking or Pillar Banking Account online using the promo code “BUSEY300”, and completing the qualifying requirements:
- Have a cumulative direct deposit of at least $1,000 each month
- Activate and use your Busey Debit Mastercard for at least 3 transactions each month
- Enroll in Online Banking with eStatement
New customers will have up to 7 months after account opening to earn $50 each month, up to $300.
To get started, apply for your checking account today!
* Offer valid for limited time and is available only when opening using the unique promo code “BUSEY300” for accounts opened online only and who qualify as outlined below. Only one offer per household.↩
You will not qualify for the $300 credit if you are an existing Busey personal checking account customer, you are a Busey Bank employee, had a previous personal checking account that was closed within the preceding 12 months OR have received a prior personal checking account incentive at any time.
To receive the full $300 credit, you must 1) open a new Busey Pillar Banking or Foundation Checking account; AND 2) complete each of the following requirements each calendar month after account opening: Set up and receive cumulative direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 into this account, activate and use your Busey Debit Mastercard at least 3 transactions per month, and enroll and remain enrolled in online banking with eStatements. To receive the full $300, you must complete these requirements in the consecutive 6 months following account opening. Monthly, $50 will be credited into your new account within 10 business days of the preceding month after completing each of the qualifying activity requirements. To receive the incentive credit, your checking account must be open and in good standing up to and including the date any credit is paid. Must be US citizen or permanent resident alien to qualify. No minimum balance required to obtain credit.
Your direct deposits need to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Mobile deposits, Person-to-Person and Account-to-Account transfers are not considered a direct deposit. Busey may request a copy of your paycheck to validate direct deposit requirement. Depending upon the credit to your account, the incentive may be considered income and Busey Bank may issue an IRS Form 1099 (or other appropriate form). Please consult your tax advisor.
Foundation Checking Account: Minimum deposit to open the account is $100.00.
Pillar Banking Account: Minimum deposit to open the account is $100.00. The rate may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is as follows: less than $2,999.99, 0.00%; $3,000 to $19,999.99, 0.01%, and $20,000 and over, 0.01%. APYs are accurate as of 9/26/2024.