NEW CHECKING CUSTOMERS

Cash Offer Up To $500

Open a new eligible checking account and make Qualifying Direct Deposits1 to earn your cash bonus.

Bank of America Advantage Banking

Advantage Plus Banking
Advantage SafeBalance Banking
Advantage Relationship Banking

Advantage Plus Banking

FLEXIBLE BANKING

Flexible banking to meet your needs.

Minimum account opening $100

 

$12 or $0 monthly maintenance fee

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Multiple ways to waive your monthly maintenance fee, including direct deposit

 

Offers Balance Connect® for overdraft protection5

 

Paper checks available

 

No interest earned

Advantage SafeBalance Banking

SIMPLE BANKING

Simple banking with an easy-to-use experience. 

Minimum account opening $25

 

$4.95 or $0 monthly maintenance fee

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A great start for students and young adults — no monthly fee if under age 252

 

Helps prevent overspending3
no Overdraft Item Fees

 

No paper check writing

 

No interest earned

Advantage Relationship Banking

COMPREHENSIVE BANKING

Comprehensive banking to make the most of your banking relationship.

Minimum account opening $100

 

$25 or $0 monthly maintenance fee

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No fees on select banking services4

 

Offers Balance Connect® for overdraft protection5

 

Paper checks available

 

Earns interest (See rates)

Advantage Plus Banking

Advantage SafeBalance Banking

Advantage Relationship Banking

Here's how to qualify1:

1

Open a new eligible checking account through this offer page by May 31, 2026.

Only new checking customers can take advantage of this offer.

2

Set up and receive Qualifying Direct Deposits into your new account within 90 days of account opening (“Deposit Period”).

Your bonus amount will be based on the total amount of your Qualifying Direct Deposits received in the first 90 days. 

Cash Bonus

Total Direct Deposits

$100

$2,000

$300

$5,000

$500

$10,000+

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After the Deposit Period ends and all offer requirements are met, we'll attempt to deposit the bonus into your account within 60 days.

Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking accounts are not eligible for this offer.

What's the advantage?

Advantage Banking gives you the flexibility you deserve with distinct accounts to help meet you wherever you are in your journey.

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Direct deposit

Access your money faster with direct deposit. It’s easy to sign up. 

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$0 Liability Guarantee6

Shop with confidence. Our $0 Liability Guarantee means that you’re not liable for unauthorized transactions made using your consumer debit card as long as you report them promptly.

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Security Meter

Check your security level and take action to help protect your accounts against fraud.

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Erica®, the guide by your side

See how you can spend, save and plan smarter with Erica,7 your virtual financial assistant, in the Mobile app.8

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