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ingy Feb 13, 2009 2:20 pm

15,000 United Miles for New Chase Checking Account
 
It is the same as their other promos, requiring a direct deposit and use of a debit card.

You can use the less expensive $25 debit card and still qualify.

Remember to always refresh your browser before printing the coupon so you get a unique coupon code.

Here is the link

And as always, keep copies of everything ;)

chemist661 Feb 13, 2009 2:25 pm

Does Chase run CHEX Systems (preferred by me) or do they pull a credit report before opening a checking account? I don't the extra inquiry on my credit report for just opening the checking account.

bigguyinpasadena Feb 13, 2009 4:00 pm

I inquired today at my WaMu branch about the Chase cards-they told me the roll out would be on Feb. 23rd for existing WaMu customers.They are planning on having Chase reps in the WaMu branches to assist customers.
I don't know if I will qualify for any bonus since I do not get paid via direct deposit.

mcgahat Feb 13, 2009 5:11 pm

I wonder if any ACH style deposit would work to qualify. It appears it only cares about the first direct deposit and first debit card transaction. I pay myself from my business account and just do an electronic transfer to my personal account. I am looking to open a new personal Chase account so this is attractive.

redreeper Feb 13, 2009 5:31 pm

I took advantage of the promo with Continental (21000 for checking) and needed direct deposit, I don't have that option w/ my business but I do a 5.00 transfer into my Chase checking account every week from my ING Savings - it worked and has worked for the past year. I did get the bonus miles however it took me over a year to get them - they messed it up every single step of the way, wrong accounts, sent me the wrong bank card, had to call and "remind" them several times of what was originally offered. And ironically, I opened the account as a "trial" because I wanted to switch from Wamu to a better bank- they didn't do too good :( Make copies of everything - seriously.

PanHam Feb 13, 2009 11:50 pm

Thanks, Rick! I'll definitely check it out!

skywalkerLAX Feb 14, 2009 1:33 am


Originally Posted by PanHam (Post 11256142)
Thanks, Rick! I'll definitely check it out!

Living in NY now it could be certainly a good option for you !

Chase was a good bank while I lived in DTW ^

My WaMu branch sucks and I dont even know why the account is still open :o

jerabek Feb 14, 2009 4:58 am

What if I don't have any Chase or WaMu banks in the area / state? Can I do this via phone / web?

ingy Feb 14, 2009 6:37 am


Originally Posted by jerabek (Post 11256689)
What if I don't have any Chase or WaMu banks in the area / state? Can I do this via phone / web?

I'd ask a fellow FT'er to see if there is a hungry local employee looking to add new accounts when they are in applying.

Or call to find a branch that will do it by mail. I did my last CO/Chase deal that way.

jaguar Feb 14, 2009 3:52 pm

Terrific deal.

philemer Feb 14, 2009 4:39 pm

Thanks ingy. I've never been able to take advantage of Chase offers before because they haven't had an office in my area. But now I can! :)

hur88 Feb 14, 2009 6:54 pm

If only this promotion also covered WaMu checking accounts.

New WaMu accounts still include free checks and no direct deposit requirement, and my local branch tells me these features will be grandfathered in once the Chase transition is completed.

philemer Feb 14, 2009 7:35 pm


Originally Posted by hur88 (Post 11259420)
If only this promotion also covered WaMu checking accounts.

New WaMu accounts still include free checks and no direct deposit requirement, and my local branch tells me these features will be grandfathered in once the Chase transition is completed.

What are you saying? Won't a new WaMu/Chase checking acct., with direct deposit, meet the qualifications of the promo?

nfg05 Feb 14, 2009 8:58 pm

second the request for info on chex system vs. hard pull. if no hard pull, i'm in!

hur88 Feb 14, 2009 10:19 pm


Originally Posted by philemer (Post 11259565)
What are you saying? Won't a new WaMu/Chase checking acct., with direct deposit, meet the qualifications of the promo?

You still can't open the Chase checking account product at WaMu branches. You can only open the old Wamu Free Checking product that doesn't have the direct deposit requirement and includes Free Checks.

That product doesn't exist when you walk into an actual Chase branch. Chase checking accounts don't have free checks and have direct deposit requirements to remain free.

That's why I said it's a shame that the WaMu product won't be able to qualify since it's not a Chase checking product, it's the WaMu Free Checking account that Chase will eventually phase out.


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