# Wells Fargo Initiate Business Checking: $825 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $825
- Requirement: Deposit $25,000+ by day 30, maintain to day 60
- Expires: Sep 8, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Wells Fargo
- Verified: Jul 20, 2026 against accountoffers.wellsfargo.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Open a new Wells Fargo business checking account and deposit $25,000 or more within 30 days to earn an $825 bonus. You must maintain that balance through day 60 and complete at least 5 qualifying transactions during the 60-day period.

## Requirements
1. Open a new eligible Wells Fargo business checking account online or in a branch by September 8, 2026, using your bonus offer code.
2. Bring $25,000 or more in deposits to the account by day 30 from account opening.
3. Maintain that balance through day 60 from account opening.
4. Complete 5 or more qualifying posted transactions within the 60-day period.
5. Receive your bonus deposited into the account within 30 days after meeting all requirements.

## Fine print that matters
- Offer is for new business checking customers only, limited to one bonus per business entity or owner within 24 months.
- Deposit tiers determine bonus: $2,500-$9,999 pays $400, $10,000-$24,999 pays $550, $25,000+ pays $825.
- If balance drops to a lower tier during the qualification period, the bonus is reduced or forfeited if it falls below the lowest tier.
- Zelle transfers, ATM/teller/ACH/wire withdrawals, and transfers between Wells Fargo accounts do not count as qualifying transactions.
- Not eligible if the business currently owns or closed a Wells Fargo business checking account within the past 90 days, or is owned by a Wells Fargo employee.
- Non-resident aliens or foreign entities signing Form W-8 are not eligible.
- Bonus is taxable and will be reported as income.
- Initiate Business Checking has a $15 monthly service fee, waivable with a $2,000 minimum daily balance or $5,000 combined balance.

## Sources
- accountoffers.wellsfargo.com offer page <https://accountoffers.wellsfargo.com/business-checking-bonus> (checked Jul 20, 2026)

_This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._