Chase’s current $125 checking bank bonus is currently active through 7/15/2010.

To get this bonus you must completely the following:

1. Visit the promotional page and get your promotion code. You must have a Chase account to see the page.
2. Print this page and take it to your local Chase Branch or apply online by July 15, 2010.
3. Open a Chase CheckingSM account and set up direct deposit.
4. Chase will deposit $125 into your new Chase CheckingSM account within 10 days of your initial direct deposit posting.

Some of the fine print and terms and conditions for this bank bonus:

To qualify for the bonus you must open a new Chase CheckingSM account with a $100 minimum opening deposit of new money (money not currently held by Chase or its affiliates). Also, within 60 calendar days of account opening, we must receive from your employer or the government a monthly electronic direct deposit of your payroll, pension or government benefits, such as Social Security. The bonus will be deposited into your new account within 10 business days after the initial direct deposit has posted to your account.

Limit one personal checking account-related bonus/premium per customer, per calendar year. Offer not available on account conversions or in combination with any other offer. Bonus is not considered part of the minimum opening balance. Checking account must remain open for a minimum of six months or the bonus will be debited from the account at closing. Account is subject to approval. bonus is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.

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