Admin Heads up, deal hunters: Columbia Bank is paying a $250.00 bonus to new customers who open the Columbia Bank Checking Account and meet the requirements below. This one is open to residents of California and Utah (in-branch, participating locations).
How you earn it: Open a new Columbia Bank checking account in person at a participating branch; Set up a $3,000 direct deposit and keep a $3,000 average balance for 90 days; Enroll in online banking within 90 days of account opening; Bonus is paid within 45 days of meeting all requirements; Limited to one bonus per household.
No promo code needed — just open the account through the bank’s offer page during the promotional period and complete the requirements.
Pros and cons
- Pro: $250.00 bonus for a $3,000 direct deposit + 90-day balance
- Pro: No monthly service fees on the account
- Con: Limited to eligible states/regions
- Con: Bonus is taxable as interest income
Bonus details
Bonus: $250.00 — open to California and Utah (in-branch, participating locations) — Bonus verified: 2026-10-14T16:45:00Z.
