2017-01-22

Get the latest Bank of the West bonuses and promotions here.

There are branches in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY.

Typical promotions for Checking accounts have been for $150, $200 and $300. They also oftentimes have promotions for their investment services where you can earn $200-$2,500 in bonus money.

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Bank Of The West $300 & $150 Checking Promotions

Right now you can get either a $300 bonus or a $150 bonus for a new personal Checking account with Bank of the West. The $300 offer requires a hefty $50,000 in combined balances, while the $150 offer requires direct deposit.


Offer set to expire on 03/03/2017

Premier Checking eligible for the $300 bonus; Easy Checking eligible for the $150 bonus

Minimum opening deposit of $500 for the $300 bonus

Minimum opening deposit of $100 for the $150 bonus

Application triggers a Soft credit inquiry, which doesn’t affect your credit

See reported direct deposit requirement alternatives here

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How To Get The $300 Bonus

Open a new personal Bank of the West Premier Checking account at any branch or account application submitted on bankofthewest.com between 01/21/17 to 03/03/17 with a minimum opening deposit of $500 or more with funds new to Bank of the West (Bank).

Maintain a minimum of $50,000 combined average monthly balance in this Bank of the West Premier Checking account, plus other linked personal checking, savings, money market accounts, non-IRA CDS, and eligible BancWest Investment Services (BWIS) investment accounts.

Qualifying Period – Maintain the minimum $50,000 combined average monthly balance for each of the first two full calendar months immediately following the month in which the opening deposit posts to the account.

Opening deposit must be received and posted to the account no later than 03/10/17.

Account must be in open status and have a positive balance as of 05/31/17 to be eligible to receive any bonus.

Bonus will be credited by 06/30/17 to the open Bank of the West Premier Checking account.

All accounts are subject to the Bank’s standard terms and conditions and Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Bonus Limitations:

Limit of one consumer checking bonus per individual and per mailing address. If the customer or other individuals residing at the same address received or may receive any other consumer checking bonus from the Bank between 06/01/15 -06/29/17, then no one at that address is eligible.

Offer does not apply to second or multiple checking accounts.

Bank will classify the bonus as interest paid to the Bank of the West Premier Checking account. Any applicable taxes associated with the bonus are the responsibility of the Bank of the West Premier Checking account holder. To the extent required by law, Bank of the West will report total value of this bonus to the IRS on Form 1099-INT for tax year 2017.

Offer is not available to existing Bank customers with an open personal checking account as of 01/20/17 or to employees of the Bank and its affiliates.

Premier Checking Monthly Fee

There is a Monthly Service Charge of $30 for the Premier Checking account.

They will waive the monthly service charge for the first two statement cycles on new accounts.

After that, you can waive the Monthly Fee when you:

Maintain at least $50,000 combined average monthly balance5 in this Bank of the West Premier Checking account plus other eligible personal checking, money market, savings, CDs, IRAs, and eligible BancWest Investment Services investment accounts

Premier Checking Account Features

Unlimited rebate of all ATM withdrawal fees, worldwide

$1,000 bonus when you close a new Bank of the West mortgage

No-obligation retirement assessment

Personal attention and a single, dedicated toll-free line

Mobile banking with Remote Deposit and Scan to Pay

How To Get The $150 Bonus

Student Checking and Premier Checking excluded. All offers valid for any other consumer checking account opened at any Bank of the West branch or account application submitted on bankofthewest.com between 01/21/2017 and 03/03/2017 with a minimum opening deposit of $100 or more with funds new to Bank of the West (Bank) received and posted to the account no later than 03/10/17.

Offer is not available to existing Bank of the West customers with an open checking account as of 01/22/17.

If the customer or other individuals residing at the same address received or may receive any other consumer checking bonus from the Bank between 06/01/15 and 06/29/17, then no one at that address is eligible.

Limit of one consumer checking bonus per individual and per mailing address.

Employees of Bank of the West and its affiliates are not eligible for this offer.

Account must be in open status and have a positive balance as of 05/31/17 to be eligible to receive any bonus.

Bonus will be credited to the open checking account by 06/30/17. Offer does not apply to second or multiple checking accounts. Bank will classify the bonus as interest paid to the checking account. Any applicable taxes associated with this offer are the responsibility of the account holder. To the extent required by law, Bank will report total value of the offer to the IRS on Form 1099 for tax year 2017. All accounts are subject to the Bank’s standard terms and conditions and Schedule of Fees and Charges. There is a Monthly Service Charge that ranges from $8 to $30 depending upon which checking account you open. Visit your local branch or bankofthewest.com for additional details and options to waive the Monthly Service Charge.

To receive the $100 bonus, customer must have a direct deposit of at least $250 (two or more direct deposits that add up to $250 do not qualify) posted to the account by 05/31/17. Direct deposit must be payroll, Social Security, pension or other government benefits.

To receive the $50 bonus, customer must request, receive and use a new Bank of the West Debit Card linked to the new checking account for 10 or more debit card purchases all of which must post to the account by the last business day of the month for each of the first two full calendar months immediately following the month in which the opening deposit posts to the account, for a total of 20 or more transactions. Each purchase must be $3 or more. ATM transactions are excluded. All required purchases must be posted by 05/31/17.

Easy Checking Monthly Fee

The Monthly Service Charge is $8 if you enroll in Online Banking and elect to receive Online Statements. It’s $10 if you receive paper statements.

Waive the fee each statement cycle by doing one of the following:

Maintain an average monthly balance of $1,000 or more OR

Receive at least one direct deposit of $250 or more OR

Make a minimum of 10 net debit card purchases per statement cycle from the Easy Checking account. Net purchases equal total purchases minus returns/credits. ATM and Cash Advance transactions are not included.

Easy Checking Features

Monthly Service Charge waived with a single direct deposit of $250 or other qualifying actions

Bank of the West Debit Card

Access to Bank of the West ATMs

Award-winning customer service

Mobile banking with Remote Deposit and Scan to Pay

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Up To $2,500 Bonus With BancWest Investment Services



You can earn $200 to $2,500 in cash bonuses when you open an investment or retirement account with BancWest Investment Services and make a qualifying deposit within 60 days.

Your deposit will determine your bonus:

CASH BONUS

AMOUNT DEPOSITED

$200

$50,000 – $99,999

$300

$100,000 – $249,999

$700

$250,000 – $499,999

$1,250

$500,000 – $999,999

$2,500

$1,000,000 or more

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