Sovereign Bank
Category: Bank Deals, Checking Accounts, Local Bank Deals, Money Market Rates- fhuff- 1:31 pm/ February 12, 2010Residents of certain states can take advantage of a checking account deal at Sovereign Bank that offers a cash bonus. The bank deal requires you to open a Premier Checking Account and Premier Money Market account to qualify for a $150 cash bonus.
Details of the checking account offer include:
- $100 minimum deposit
- Must enroll in free online banking when opening account
- Set up and receive one direct deposit within 60 days of opening account
- Use a Sovereign Debit Card for five purchases within 60 days of opening checking account
- $150 bonus deposited to your account within 75 days once requirements are met
Sovereign Bank doesn’t charge a fee to use ATMs at other banks. However, a fee may be imposed by non-Sovereign Bank ATMs.
The money market account offers a 1.5% annual percentage yield (APY) for three months for balances between $10,000 and $499,999. The money market also has no monthly fee or minimum balance requirement as long as you have a Premier Checking Account.
You must be a resident of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, or the District of Columbia. New money market and checking accounts must be opened by March 13 to qualify for the $150 bonus and 1.5% APY.

