Bell Bank $500 Bonus – MN, Select Counties

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount:
• Availability: Offer valid only to businesses in Crow Wing County, Cass County, Morrison County, or Atkin County, Minn
• Direct deposit required: No
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown, not sensitive
• Credit card funding: Can fund up to $1,000 $500 with a Visa or Mastercard
• Monthly fees: None 
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None 
• Expiration date: September 30, 2026

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Bell Bank is offering a $500 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements: 
  • Use promo code BAXBUS500
  • Complete 10 point of sale debit card transactions
  • Maintain a minimum daily balance of $5,000+ for 90 days 

The Fine Print

• For new, first-time Bell Bank business checking accounts opened between March 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026, we will deposit $500 after the new account has been active 90 days with (1) 10 point-of-sale debit card transactions and (2) a minimum daily balance of $5,000 has been maintained for 90 days.
• Bonus will be deposited within 5 business days after qualifications are met.
• Offer valid only to businesses in Crow Wing County, Cass County, Morrison County, or Atkin County, Minn..
• Limit of 1 bonus per business and per account.
• Customer may receive Form 1099-MISC for any income received from us.
• Cannot be combined with any other offer.
• $50 minimum deposit to open.
• Promo code: BAXBUS500.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

This account has no monthly fees

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so I’m unsure if there is any early account termination fee or not

Our Verdict

Shame it’s only available in a few select counties. 

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