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Smart Advantage Checking

BMO Bank account

$600 bonus
Offer type
Bank account bonus
Expiry
Ends Dec 15, 2026 — 74 days left
Min. opening deposit
$25
Direct deposit
Required
Availability
14 states — AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, MN, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WI
Last verified
2026-10-02

How to earn it

  1. Open a new BMO Smart Advantage, Smart Money, or Relationship Checking account
  2. Primary applicant must reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, MN, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, or WI at the time of application
  3. Beginning the month following account opening, earn a $100 cash bonus each consecutive month (up to 6 months, $600 total) you have a cumulative total of $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits posted to the account
  4. Account must be funded with at least $25 to open