Evanston Community Bank & Trust's Total Access Checking pays up to a $500 bonus. To get the top tier you open a new account, enroll in online banking and e-statements, and deposit at least $2,000 a month via direct deposit for two consecutive months.
Eligibility
Available nationwide
No state restrictions on this offer.
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How to get the Evanston Community Bank Total Access Checking bonus
- Open a new Total Access Checking account.
- Mention the offer or enter the Builder code when applying.
- Have at least $2,000 in direct deposits each month for 2 consecutive months after account opening.
- Enroll in online banking and e-statements within the qualification period.
- Keep the account open with a balance above $0 at the end of the qualification period.
The fine print that matters
- Offer valid for accounts opened 5/13/26 - 11/3/26.
- Not available to existing or closed Wintrust personal checking customers or employees.
- Limit 1 bonus payment per customer.
- Bonus is subject to IRS 1099-INT reporting and may be considered taxable income.
- Account must have a balance greater than $0 at the end of the qualification period.
- Bonus is deposited within 30 calendar days after the qualification period.
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Sources: bankevanston.com offer page (checked Aug 12, 2026)
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