Open a new business checking account and get $100. Enter promotional code BTB0100 to take advantage of this limited time offer online or in person at a Bank of America banking center with the coupon.
Offer applies to any new business checking account opened with a Visa Business Check Card before March 31, 2008. Limit one $100 incentive per business every 6 months. If opening the account online, you must enter the code BTB0100 to ensure you receive the bonus. If opening your account in a Bank of America banking center, you must provide the coupon to receive the bonus. Your bonus will be deposited directly into your new account within 60 days of account opening. If your account is closed within the first 60 days, you will not be eligible for the bonus.
You can waive the fee for 2 years if you have a personal BOA account
Sole Proprietorship: If the business name includes the owner's last name, no documents are required; otherwise: * SSN or Business Tax ID Number * Business License showing both business and owner's name, or * Business name filing document, such as a Fictitious Name Certificate or Certificate of Trade Name, showing both business and owner's name
For Business Economy checking... The $17.00 monthly maintenance fee can be avoided with one of the following: * personal checking account with Bank of America
Sweetness.
coolgal
Addicted Member
posted: Mar. 6, 2008 @ 8:57a
Offer applies to any new business checking account opened with a Visa Business Check Card before March 31, 2008
Wht does this mean?? Can i still open account if m not a business gal
It might mean that you have to check that box on the last page about expressing interest in their Business Employee Check Cards. I'm not too thrilled about them calling though. Can you request one later?
I'm being told by a online chat CSR that the code M100BUS still works (it's an old offer), and does not require funding during opening of the account. She says that it just needs to be funded within 30 days of opening the account, and has the same terms of the other offer, $100 gift check within 60 days of opening.
djspray said: I'm being told by a online chat CSR that the code M100BUS still works (it's an old offer), and does not require funding during opening of the account. She says that it just needs to be funded within 30 days of opening the account, and has the same terms of the other offer, $100 gift check within 60 days of opening. Nevermind, looks like these are all features of the new code, and the Check Card is sent automatically. From the page after submit: 3. If your new account is approved, we encourage you to fund your new account with at least $100 within 90 days. Your account will be opened initially with a $0 balance. Upon funding the account, we will automatically send you a new Bank of America Business Check Card.
theCompDude said: Wow, this offer can be really abused. its limit one bonus per business. I can have hundred's of businesses with zero income!I'd assume it would be one per SS# regardless of if you use different biz names, but otherwise yes, only limited to the number of taxIDs you have to use. But by all means give it a shot and let us know.......
DreamSun
Member
posted: Mar. 6, 2008 @ 3:20p
Choose the Biz Economy Checking which is free when you have a personal checking.
Don't choose any of the following services while you are opening, they are not necessarily required:
Account Management monthly fee - $15 Direct Payments monthly fee - $10 Express Invoicing monthly fee - $10 Easy Online Payroll™ monthly payroll service fee - $15 for Basic service, $30 for Plus service
There isn't an option to fund it, either with a cc or with a checking, while applying online.
Are you guys getting instant approvals?. Thank you for choosing Bank of America. You've applied for the account listed below: Business Economy Checking Your application will be reviewed within 1 business day. Next Steps 1. In order to approve this application, we need to verify your business. Please gather the following information and fax along with the fax cover sheet to 1.866.912.9570 Business Verification Information Required Sole Proprietorship:
* SSN or Business Tax ID Number * Business name filing document, such as a Fictitious Name Certificate or Certificate of Trade Name, showing both business and owner's name, or * Business License showing both business and owner's name
If the business name includes the owner's full or last name, no documents are required. 2. When your application has been reviewed and your business verified we will send you an email asking you to log back in to get information about your new account, such as account opening disclosures and fee schedules, signature card, etc. Please make sure your email SPAM filter is set to allow emails from Bank of America. 3. If your new account is approved, we encourage you to fund your new account with at least $100 within 90 days. Your account will be opened initially with a $0 balance. Upon funding the account, we will automatically send you a new Bank of America Business Check Card. If you have questions about your application, please contact us at 1.866.460.1287 to speak with a Small Business specialist. Specialists are available to help you from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. Return to the Small Business overview page.
SecondCor521
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 6, 2008 @ 4:21p
DreamSun said: There isn't an option to fund it, either with a cc or with a checking, while applying online.
There was for me. Funded from my PenFed cc online.
downercow said: My business is a sole proprietorship. Its name is Bank Bonus Acquisitions, Inc.If you are serious, change the "Inc" to "Co". It is illegal to use Inc in a biz name unless it is formally incorporated.
Are you guys filling in your SSN in the Tax ID Number field as well for sole proprietorships?
4myfamily
Senior Member
posted: Mar. 8, 2008 @ 5:09a
Yes, as that is what you are supposed to use, unless you have an EIN.
ToddC
Member
posted: Mar. 8, 2008 @ 8:44a
After submitting the application, it says,
3. If your new account is approved, we encourage you to fund your new account with at least $100 within 90 days. Your account will be opened initially with a $0 balance. Upon funding the account, we will automatically send you a new Bank of America Business Check Card.
Does it mean we MUST deposit minimum $100, or it is recommended to deposit $100 (not required to qualify for the bonus)???
Just thought I'd share my story... I had been looking to open a business checking account for my new LLC and found this bonus on my own, came to FW to post it, and boom, jatan1986 already beat me to it. So I printed out my coupon and went into the branch. Boy, am I glad I did.
I walked in and sat down with a bank officer (I like people connections, esp when doing business), showed her the coupon and she said, "That's a great promo we have going on. Let me see if I can get you more than that, though." Never to tell anyone I don't want free money, I said "Ok!"
By the time I walked out of there I had a total of $270 bonus cash coming to me for opening the account. Here's how:
Got the $100 promo for opening a basic account (apparently you can get this bonus pretty much anytime at BOA just by asking), got extra money for opening a Business Advantage checking account (fee free for 3 months, then you can move down to the standard if you want), extra money for opening a BOFA business credit card (no hit on my credit since it's under the business ESN), and extra money for using my personal account to refer myself for the business checking account.
Total of $220 for the business account and $50 going into my personal account.
ToddC said: Does it mean we MUST deposit minimum $100, or it is recommended to deposit $100 (not required to qualify for the bonus)???The terms doesnt state a minimum amount, but better safe than sorry. Once you deposit the $100, you can pull it back out the next day so there's nothing to loose.
krk206s
Thrifty Member
posted: Mar. 9, 2008 @ 3:29p
FYI I bypassed the online banking login and entered all information manually so I could fund by CC, and got a hard pull as a result.
DreamSun
Member
posted: Mar. 10, 2008 @ 9:54a
krk206s said: FYI I bypassed the online banking login and entered all information manually so I could fund by CC, and got a hard pull as a result.
Is $100 the max to fund with a cc in your case?
krk206s
Thrifty Member
posted: Mar. 10, 2008 @ 10:10a
DreamSun said: krk206s said: FYI I bypassed the online banking login and entered all information manually so I could fund by CC, and got a hard pull as a result.
Can you go into more detail about all those additional bonuses? Did you just sppeak to a hungry BOA branch or do these bonuses exist for everyone? Do they really have a referral bonus?
Got the $100 promo for opening a basic account (apparently you can get this bonus pretty much anytime at BOA just by asking), got extra money for opening a Business Advantage checking account (fee free for 3 months, then you can move down to the standard if you want), extra money for opening a BOFA business credit card (no hit on my credit since it's under the business ESN), and extra money for using my personal account to refer myself for the business checking account. said: /Q]
DreamKrusher said: Do you have to request a visa check card during the application process or is it automaticially included? Came in a separate packet when I received all my info last week. I didn't check the box or request it at all.
djspray said: DreamKrusher said: Do you have to request a visa check card during the application process or is it automaticially included? Came in a separate packet when I received all my info last week. I didn't check the box or request it at all.
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