# Hancock Whitney Freestyle Checking: $300 bonus Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/hancock-whitney-freestyle-checking-sign-up-bonus - Status: Limited reports - Bonus: $300 - Requirement: $3,000+ in DDs within 90 days of opening - Expires: Aug 31, 2026 - Availability: Nationwide - Institution: Hancock Whitney - Verified: Jul 22, 2026 against hancockwhitney.com - Field reports: 0 ## Summary Open a Hancock Whitney Freestyle Checking account and get a $300 bonus by setting up at least $3,000 in direct deposits within the first 90 days. Opening a Freestyle Savings account at the same time and meeting its requirements adds an extra $200 for a combined total up to $600. ## Requirements 1. Use the required promo code when opening the account by the offer expiration date. 2. Open a Freestyle Checking account. 3. Set up and receive a total of $3,000 or more in direct deposits within the first 90 days. 4. Keep the account open with a positive balance when the bonus is awarded. ## Fine print that matters - Bonus is deposited within 135 days of account opening. - Account must be open with a positive balance at time of bonus award or bonus is forfeited. - Offer limited to new Hancock Whitney checking clients; existing clients with a checking account or one recently closed are not eligible. - Qualifying direct deposits exclude transfers between own accounts, P2P payments, tax refunds, wire transfers, and branch/ATM/mobile deposits. - Limit of one consumer checking-related bonus per household every 2 calendar years, and household lifetime maximum of 2 checking bonuses. - Closing the checking account within 180 days incurs a $20 closing service charge and the bonus may be deducted. - Bonuses may be reported on IRS Form 1099. - Offer expires 8/31/2026 and bank may change or discontinue it at any time. ## Sources - hancockwhitney.com offer page (checked Jul 22, 2026) _This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._