# Associated Bank Checking: $600 bonus

Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/associated-bank-checking-600

- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $600
- Requirement: $500+ direct deposits in 90 days, $10,000+ balance
- Expires: Aug 31, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Associated Bank
- Verified: Jul 19, 2026 against associatedbank.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Associated Bank pays up to $600 to new personal checking customers. You need to open an account, get at least $500 in direct deposits within 90 days, and your bonus tier depends on your average daily balance across deposit accounts during days 31-90, paid within 120 days.

## Requirements
1. Open a new Associated Bank personal checking account with the required minimum deposit.
2. Set up recurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of opening.
3. Maintain an average daily balance across deposit accounts for days 31-90 to determine your bonus tier.
4. Receive your bonus within 120 days of account opening.
5. Keep the account open for at least 12 months to avoid a clawback.

## Fine print that matters
- Bonus tiers are based on average daily balance for days 31-90: $1,000-$4,999.99 earns $300, $5,000-$9,999.99 earns $400, $10,000+ earns $600.
- Person-to-person payments and transfers from existing or external accounts do not qualify as direct deposits.
- Account must remain open for a minimum of 12 months or the bonus may be deducted before closing.
- Offer limited to one per customer and cannot be combined with other offers.
- Not available to customers who received a checking bonus in the last 24 months or had an Associated Bank checking account in the last 12 months.
- Online opening limited to residents of IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH and WI.
- Bonus may be reported to the IRS on Form 1099.
- Associated Bank colleagues are not eligible.
- Offer valid for accounts opened and funded through August 31, 2026.

## Sources
- associatedbank.com offer page <https://www.associatedbank.com/checking-account-bonus-offer-promotion> (checked Jul 19, 2026)

_This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._