# Bankers Trust Checking: $400 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $400
- Requirement: 25 debit transactions + 2 deposits of $200+ in 60 days
- Expires: Sep 30, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Bankers Trust
- Verified: Jul 19, 2026 against bankerstrust.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Open a BreakFree Checking Plus or Direct Checking Plus account in person with at least $25 and complete 25 debit transactions plus two direct or mobile deposits of $200 or more within 60 days to earn a $400 bonus. The bonus is paid within 75 days of opening the account.

## Requirements
1. Open a BreakFree Checking Plus or Direct Checking Plus account in person at a branch with a minimum $25 deposit.
2. Complete 25 qualifying debit transactions within 60 days of account opening.
3. Receive 2 direct (ACH) and/or mobile deposits of at least $200 each within 60 days of account opening.
4. Keep the account open with a positive balance for eligibility verification.
5. Bonus is credited within 75 days of account opening.

## Fine print that matters
- Limit one bonus per household.
- Not available to existing Bankers Trust checking customers or those who had one within six months of bonus account opening.
- Employees of Bankers Trust and affiliates are not eligible.
- Early closing fee of $400 will be charged if the account is closed within 12 months of opening.
- Account must open by September 30, 2026.
- Bonus only credited if account is open with a positive balance.

## Sources
- bankerstrust.com offer page <https://www.bankerstrust.com/400-offer/> (checked Jul 19, 2026)

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