Ally Bank is offering a $300 bonus for opening a checking account.

Promotion link

https://www.ally.com/go/bank/checking-bonus

Promotion details

• Expiration date: November 18, 2025
• Account type: Spending account
• Promote code: Code auto applied in application (GET300)
• Direct deposit needed: Yes. Within 60 days from opening, must receive a Direct Deposit that totals at least $1,000 and continue to receive Direct Deposits of at least $1,000 on a monthly basis for a total of two consecutive months
• New customer only: Yes, must never have had a Spending account
• Min. opening deposit: —
• Monthly fee avoidable: $0
• How long to keep account open:  —
• Bonus post date: 30 days after meeting requirements
• Others: Deposits from Wise or Schwab may count as real Direct Deposits

The Bonus Reward Portal Experience

An easy bonus to get. The application process took less than 5 minutes since we already have a Savings account at Ally. Here’s the timeline of our experience:

• Late October 2025: account opened
• Early November 2025: first Direct Deposit posted
• Early December 2025: second Direct Deposit posted
• Mid December 2025: $300 bonus posted