Open a Chase Checking Account and Earn $50.

Now that Chase has acquired Washington Mutual we should see some better checking account offers come through the pipeline. At the very least it should give more coverage to the ATM network potentially saving current customers from incurring ATM Fees.

Chase is now paying you $50 if you open a checking account and setup direct deposit. You can apply for the checking account here. You will not receive the $50 until the first direct deposit is made. After the first deposit is made, the $50 will be deposited in your account. The $50 dollars is a nice gift for new customers but I'm not sure if it's worth opening a new checking account over. Chase's current network of ATM's is fairly small and if you're not careful, you'll be quick to accumulate a good amount of charges in ATM fees. 

The Basics.

-Limited Free Network of 9,000 ATMs

-"Free" Visa Checkcard

-"Free" Online Banking

-"Free" Chase Mobile

Things You Should Know.

If you don't setup direct deposit or pay five bills online, you will be charged a $6 checking account fee.

$2 each for any non-Chase ATM withdrawal, balance inquiry or transfer.

$25 Account Closing Fee (90 Days)

$25 Insufficient Funds and Returned Item Fees

$10 Overdraft Protection Transfer Fee

$32 Stop Payment Fee (One of the highest out there)

Find more Chase "Free" Checking Account Fees here.