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SoFi Checking
Checking Account
Bonus
$325
Cash deposit, paid within 14 days
Overview
SoFi's checking and savings combo with one of the highest checking bonuses available. No monthly fee, no overdraft fee, and a competitive APY when you set up direct deposit.
Eligibility
- U.S. resident, 18+ years old
- New SoFi Checking and Savings customer
- Valid Social Security Number
- Must have qualifying direct deposit (not bank transfer)
How to earn the bonus
- 01Open accountApply online in about 5 minutes. No credit pull required.
- 02Set up direct depositHave $5,000+ in qualifying direct deposits within 25 days.
- 03Maintain balanceKeep deposits active through the bonus posting.
- 04Bonus pays out$325 deposited within 14 days of meeting the requirement.
Terms & fine print
- Direct deposit must come from employer or government — not P2P transfers
- Bonus is reportable as interest income
- Cannot combine with other SoFi referral offers