# Columbia Bank Checking: $250 bonus

Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/columbia-bank-checking-sign-up-bonus

- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $250
- Requirement: $3k DD + $3k avg balance in 90 days, in-person open
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Columbia Bank
- Verified: Jul 21, 2026 against columbiabank.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Open a new personal checking account in person at a participating California branch and fund it within 10 days. Set up $3,000 in direct deposits and keep a $3,000 average balance for 90 days to earn a $250 cash bonus.

## Requirements
1. Open a new personal checking account in person at a participating branch and fund it within 10 days.
2. Enroll in online banking within 90 days of account opening.
3. Maintain at least a $3,000 average deposit balance for 90 days.
4. Direct deposit a total of $3,000 or more within the first 90 days.

## Fine print that matters
- Existing customers or anyone with a deposit account in the last 12 months do not qualify.
- Only Pinnacle, Embark and Foundation checking accounts are eligible.
- Offer must be activated by the banker at account opening.
- Bonus paid within 45 days of meeting requirements, deposited into the qualifying account.
- Account must be open with no negative balance to receive the bonus.
- Bonus is reported as interest on IRS Form 1099-INT and is taxable.
- Limit one $250 bonus per qualifying account and per household per address.
- Fiduciary accounts and nonprofit organizations do not qualify.
- Employees of Columbia Bank and affiliates are not eligible.
- Offer cannot be combined with other checking account offers.
- Offer may be restricted or changed at any time.

## Sources
- columbiabank.com offer page <https://www.columbiabank.com/personal-banking/campaigns/checking-bonus/> (checked Jul 21, 2026)

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