{"slug":"evanston-community-bank-and-trust-total-access-checking-sign-up-bonus","category":"bank","institutionSlug":"evanston-community-bank-and-trust","product":"Total Access Checking","title":"Evanston Community Bank Total Access Checking: $500 bonus","bonus":"$500","unit":"cash","amount":500,"reqShort":"$2,000+ DD/mo for 2 months after opening","expiresOn":"2026-11-03","status":"live","verifiedOn":"2026-08-12","reports":0,"openIssues":0,"states":null,"referralGated":false,"hardPull":false,"chex":"Pending verification","fee":"Not stated on this page","keep":"Account must have a balance above $0 at the end of the qualification period","posts":"Within 30 calendar days after the qualification period","applyDomain":"bankevanston.com","applyUrl":"https://www.bankevanston.com/personal/banking-and-borrowing/checking/total-access-checking.html","summary":"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.","reqSteps":["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."],"finePrint":["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."],"listedOn":"2026-08-12","listedAt":"2026-08-12T13:08:55.977Z","memberReports":[],"history":[],"ruleIds":[],"sources":[{"label":"bankevanston.com offer page","url":"https://www.bankevanston.com/personal/banking-and-borrowing/checking/total-access-checking.html","checkedOn":"2026-08-12"}],"needsVerification":false}