{"slug":"hawthorn-bank-checking-sign-up-bonus","category":"bank","institutionSlug":"hawthorn-bank","product":"Checking","title":"Hawthorn Bank Checking: $300 bonus","bonus":"$300","unit":"cash","amount":300,"reqShort":"2+ direct deposits totaling $500+ within 90 days","expiresOn":"2026-09-30","status":"live","verifiedOn":"2026-08-01","reports":0,"openIssues":0,"states":null,"referralGated":false,"hardPull":false,"chex":"Pending verification","fee":"$8 monthly service charge; waived by meeting balance or transaction requirements depending on account type","keep":"Account must stay open at least 90 days or a $50 early closeout fee applies","posts":"Within 2-6 weeks after the 90-day qualifying period ends","applyDomain":"hawthornbank.com","applyUrl":"https://www.hawthornbank.com/earn-300-when-you-open-an-account","summary":"Hawthorn Bank pays $300 to new checking customers who open a qualifying account and set up two or more direct deposits totaling at least $500 within 90 days. The bonus is deposited into the account within 2 to 6 weeks after the qualifying period ends.","reqSteps":["Open a new qualifying checking account, subject to approval, and mention code 2026CASH300.","Keep the account in good standing.","Set up at least two direct deposits totaling $500 or more within the first 90 days of account opening.","Wait for the 90-day qualification period to end while maintaining the account."],"finePrint":["Offer is not available to existing Hawthorn Bank checking customers.","Deposit accounts must be opened by September 30, 2026 when the offer expires.","Accounts with a zero balance will be closed, will not qualify, and are subject to an early closure fee.","An early closeout fee of $50.00 will be charged if you close your account within 90 days of opening.","Please mention this offer or promo code 2026CASH300 to receive the incentive."],"listedOn":"2026-08-01","listedAt":"2026-08-01T13:13:19.181Z","memberReports":[],"history":[],"ruleIds":[],"sources":[{"label":"hawthornbank.com offer page","url":"https://www.hawthornbank.com/earn-300-when-you-open-an-account","checkedOn":"2026-08-01"}],"needsVerification":false}