BBVA Compass Bank is looking to ring in the new year with a nice bonus for consumers who are not only looking for an new bank, but a way to make a little extra cash. The promotion is offering a bonus of up to $150 when you open a new checking account and sign to use online bill pay and direct deposit. The bonus is broken out into two $75 offers. The first requires that you use Online Bill Pay and the second is setting up direct deposit. To be eligible, you must open the new account by February 28, 2010.
The terms indicate that the bonus may be subject to income tax reporting and is limited to one bonus totaling $150 per household. Additionally you must be a U.S. Citizen and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, or Texas.
If this offer interests you, make sure to enroll through BBVA Compasses promo page.
How to earn $75 when you use online bill pay
- Pay at least 5 eligible bills via Online Bill Pay every 30 days for the first 90 days after you open a new BBVA Compass checking account.
- To be eligible, each online payment must be for at least $25 and must be made to an unrelated third party.
- You’ll receive $25 for each 30-day period in which you make the required online payments, up to $75.
- Each $25 bonus will be deposited into the new checking account from which online payments were made, within 60 days of fifth eligible online payment for each 30-day period.
How to earn $75 for signing up for Payroll Direct Deposit
- To get $75 for a recurring payroll direct deposit, you must establish the recurring payroll direct deposit within 30 days following the date you open a new BBVA Compass consumer checking account.
- $75 bonus will be deposited, within 120 days of first recurring payroll direct deposit, into the new checking account that receives the direct deposit.
- Account must be open at time this bonus is paid in order for you to qualify for bonus. Bonuses are paid on the last business day of the month.

