Seems there's different requirements out there. According to Gomez you get the $50 after 3 months but no mention about the miles.
When I went to BD's site it stated that the mileage checking needed to be open for 6 months,and that amounts under $5000 earns 0%!!!
So I went with the moneymkt where at least its 2.96%,nor any mention of 6 months so I assume its ok to close it afyer 3 months when I get the $50.Added bonus you get an ATM card so you can withdraw it any where probably over 2 days since most have $400 as the max per 24 hrs. Direct deposit doesn't work for me.

the link for BD-AAis the following:
www.bankdirect.com/frames_01.asp?LINK=learn/aadvantage.asp



[This message has been edited by craz (edited 09-26-2000).]