Once in a while I get these offer in the mail. I’ve already did one of these offer with Washington Mutual and it went well. So I may just do it again with Bank of the West.
Image from Bank of the West.
Open a checking account with a minimum deposit of $100 and get $100 free with Bank of the West. The offer is valid between now and October 2, 2009. But you have to establish direct deposit of at least $250 or make 10 online bill payments within 60 days of opening the new account.
You can do this online, on the phone, or at the bank. Contact them at 1-800-488-2265
I would probably open the account at a local branch and get a written confirmation for the promotion. You just never know with the way things work these days.

