# First Merchants Bank Business Checking: $750 bonus Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/first-merchants-bank-business-checking-sign-up-bonus - Status: Limited reports - Bonus: $750 - Requirement: Deposit $15,000+ new funds within 7 days - Expires: Dec 31, 2026 - Availability: Nationwide - Institution: First Merchants Bank - Verified: Jul 24, 2026 against firstmerchants.com - Field reports: 0 ## Summary Open a new First Merchants basic business checking account and deposit at least $15,000 within 7 days to earn a $750 bonus, or deposit at least $5,000 to earn $300. The bonus is credited in the sixth month after account opening. ## Requirements 1. Ask an FMB banker to enroll you in the Mich-Bus Checking offer when opening a new basic business checking account between 3/1/26 and 12/31/26. 2. Deposit at least $15,000 in new funds within the first 7 calendar days of account opening to earn $750, or at least $5,000 to earn $300. 3. Maintain a $5,000 monthly average collected balance to avoid a $20 monthly fee. 4. Keep the account open for at least 6 months. ## Fine print that matters - Must be a new FMB business checking client; existing or recently closed (within 12 months) accounts are not eligible. - Primary account holder must be at least 18 years old; FMB employees are not eligible. - Limited to one offer per client; not valid for public funds, estate accounts, U.S. government entities, or other banks/financial institutions. - Bonus is credited in the sixth month following account opening and appears as 'new checking offer reward'. - Bonus value may be reported to the IRS; recipient is responsible for any taxes. - If the account is closed within 6 months, you may be charged up to the full bonus amount plus a $50 early closing fee. - Offer may change or be discontinued at any time. ## Sources - firstmerchants.com offer page (checked Jul 24, 2026) _This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._