Of course

As for Visabuxx... thanks for pointing me to it. The current thread indicates it just died though. Anyone out there with current deals better than 1.2 cents per mile (not incl. milage runs)? Thanks in advance!

Visabuxx still working for me, but i fear that mine will come to an end soon also. I will post when I find another working deal for 1/2 cent a mile.

Ken in Phx

and it is for this reason that those of us savvy to the world of gift cards keep on looking for new deals that pop up under the radars allllll the time!
MM

Do NetBank or Bank Direct offer miles for opening CDs? Anyone know about mileage offers for Virtual Bank?

BankDirect does.

I'm thinking of opening a Savings Account with Bankdirect.. not sure if this counts for the referral bonus.. but I guess it still asks for Referrer's name/email online.

I'd be happy to refer you. (Both of us benefit.)

I'll send you a PM.

thanks!

Although Ing Bank does not pay the highest interest rate, bank transaction such as transfers and other business activities are quite easy and painless.

Bank Direct does not allow for direct access for my checking account. Every transaction is either with hard copies and is very slow and requires telephone calls to verify it. Interest rates are very low.

Emigrant Bank advertises high rates but is about many times slower than Bank Direct. I transferred funds there about 3 weeks ago and I am still unable to access my account. Does anyone have similar experiences with these banks any other internet banks?

any codes for citibanks thank you network for opening a checkign account?

My experience with ING is positive as well. ^

No direct access? I use standard checks like any other bank. I also use their electronic bill paying service, and have had no problems. I also direct deposit into the account, and can perform ACH transfers both in and out at no charge. I use my ING account as the "clearinghouse" to perform the ACH transfers - just "link" your accounts.....

Yes, the interest rate is low, but if you add up the account opening bonuses, bill pay bonus, and direct deposit bonus, the cost per mile is not that bad, especially if you only keep the $2,500 minimum to avoid the monthly fee. Also, interest is taxable, miles are not (at least not yet).

I have no experience with Emigrant internet banking.

If you are a new customer for Netbank, you could earn up to 9000 UAL miles. Here's the link: http://www.netbank.com/pro085.htm

I don't think VirtualBank offer bonus miles incentive other than referral bonus. If you plan to open a new account with Virtualbank, I can refer you so both of us will get $20.

Just PM me with your email account.

I switched to Emigrantdirect.com (part of Emigrant bank, which has been around since the mid 1800's) a few months ago. The beginning process really sucks, but once you are in, the 4% interest is nice. It justifies the mileage I was earning at bank direct. I do still have a bank direct account for my bill pay and direct deposit, and when I have any left over funds, I move them over to Emigrant.

You can earn miles from "regular" banks (Chase, Bank of America, etc...) if you get a debit card. See andrewcram.com for more information.

i have the united debit card. you get 2500 miles to open, with a $25 annual fee. through chase.