If you currently live in a state with a National City Bank branch (see below for list) that has not yet been converted to PNC, then you now have until 12/19/2009 to take advantage of their $300 checking account promotion.
National City promotion
Originally scheduled to end on November 28, 2009, National City has extend this offer and added 50,000 free points when you open a checking account with direct deposit and actively use your VISA checkcard feature. A $50 minimum deposit is needed to be eligible for this promotion.
At this time, the bank is not advertising the deal on their website but the print ad can be found here.
How to Receive the Bonus
Steps to earning the full $300 bonus:
- $100: Establish direct deposit of at least $400 and make 10 check card purchases in the first 60 days of the account.
- $100: Keep the direct deposit and complete an additional 25 check card purchases by 3/31/2010.
- $100: Keep the direct deposit and complete an additional 25 Check Card purchases by 5/31/2010.
A branch visit is required to redeem this promotion. Branch locations exist in the following states – FL, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, PA and WI.
NOTE: There is a $50 minimum fee to open the savings and checking accounts that do not have monthly automatic activity (direct deposit, online bill payment or ACH payment) and they will be hit with a monthly fee of $12.
