BMO Harris is a bank based in Chicago, IL and has over 600 locations spread out across eight states. FDIC-insured (FDIC #16571) since 1947, BMO Harris has locations in AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MO, MN and WI.
BMO Harris Bank isn’t as well known as some of the other banks we cover but their promotions will get your attention. They are a subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal (hence BMO) and picked up the other parts of its names over various acquisitions over the years.
As of this writing, they only have one active personal account bonus (it’s meh) and a pair of business account promotions. They frequently run consumer banking promotions and we will update those as soon as they release more information about those offers.
Statement Savings Account — up to $60
BMO Harris has a promotion tied to savings and their Statement Savings account where you can get up to $60. For every month that your balance grows by at least $200, they will credit your account with $5 within 5 calendar days after the end of the month. This offer runs for 12 months from when you open the account, hence the “up to $60” promotion amount.
The minimum opening deposit is $25 and the account has a $5 monthly maintenance fee that is waived if you are under the age of 25 with a minimum $100 balance.
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(Offer expires 1/29/2021)
Smart Advantage™ Account — $200 [EXPIRED]
BMO Harris was offering a $200 bonus when you opened a Smart Advantage Account and receive a total of $4,000 or more qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days. It was a very straightforward offer that is available to residents of AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MO, MN and WI.
The Smart Advantage account was great because it had no monthly statement fees if you used Paperless Statements.
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(Offer expired 1/29/2021)
Smart Premier™ Account — $350 [EXPIRED]
If you have a larger direct deposit available, BMO Harris will give you $350 bonus when you open a BMO Harris Premier™ Account and receive a total of $4,000 or more qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days. There are no additional requirements, it’s just a higher direct deposit total amount over the 90 days.
The account does have a $25 waivable monthly maintenance fee but you get unlimited non-BMO Harris ATM transactions plus $25 monthly rebate on ATM fees from other banks. Also only available to residents of AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MO, MN and WI.
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(Offer expired 1/29/2021)
Essential Business Checking — $200
BMO Harris has a promotion where you can get $200 when you open a new Essential Business Checking account. Then, deposit at least $1,500 within 30 days of account opening to start the process. Once your balance is above $1,500, you must keep it above that amount for the next 90 days. Finally, you need at least 10 electronic transactions (ACH credits or debits, online bill payments, mobile deposits, wire transfers or debit card POS purchase transactions) to post to the account within 90 days of opening the account. Once you satisfy those conditions, the bonus money is yours.
No direct deposit requirement, as this is a business checking account. Available to residents of .
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(Offer expires )
Business Advantage Checking — $500
There is a promotion where you can get $500 when you open a new Business Advantage Checking account. Then, deposit at least $5,000 within 30 days of account opening to start the process. Once your balance is above $5,000, you must keep it above that amount for the next 90 days. Finally, you need at least 10 electronic transactions (ACH credits or debits, online bill payments, mobile deposits, wire transfers or debit card POS purchase transactions) to post to the account within 90 days of opening the account. Once you satisfy those conditions, the bonus money is yours.
No direct deposit requirement, as this is a business checking account. Available to residents of .
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(Offer expires 1/31/2021)
How Does This Offer Compare?
If you are in the geographic region, which covers eight states, it’s a pretty solid offer when it’s running.
Chase Bank, which is available nationwide, will give you $350 when you open a Chase Total Checking Account as well as a Chase Savings account. It also requires a similar direct deposit but the savings account bonus is tied to a transfer of new to Chase funds. The BMO Harris offer is slightly easier to get since it’s only tied to a direct deposit, albeit a slightly higher amount.
As with any bank offer, BMO Harris or otherwise, make sure to review this guide on bank account bonuses – I share tips on how to make sure you get the bonus you earned with as little headache as possible.
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