Start the year with an easy $300 bonus

Hey there,

If one of your goals this year is to be a little smarter with your money, here’s an easy place to start.

Wells Fargo is offering a $300 bonus for opening a new checking account and setting up direct deposit. It’s a straightforward offer and a simple way to put some extra cash in your pocket right out of the gate.

Here’s how to earn it.

✅ Open a new Wells Fargo checking account through the offer page
✅ Receive $1,000 or more in total direct deposits within 90 days
✅ The $300 bonus is deposited directly into your account

No spending requirements. No jumping through hoops.

If you already have a paycheck or recurring direct deposit, you’re most of the way there.

Why this works as a “start the year” move

This is the kind of money move that doesn’t require changing your habits.

You’re already getting paid. You’re just routing that money through a new account for a short period of time and getting $300 for doing it.

That can go toward:

• Jump-starting your emergency fund

• Paying off your holiday debt

• Padding your savings early in the year

What you get with the account

Beyond the bonus, the account itself is solid:

✅ One of the largest branch networks in the country
✅ A strong mobile app with bill pay and mobile check deposit
✅ Early Pay Day — get paid up to two days early with qualifying direct deposit
✅ Easy to manage if you already use Wells Fargo products

The $10 monthly fee is waived if you:

• Receive $500+ in monthly direct deposits, or

• Keep a $500 daily balance, or

• Are between ages 17–24

👉 View the Wells Fargo $300 checking offer here

The bottom line?

If you want a quick financial win to kick off the year, this is one of the easiest ways to do it.

Until next time,

-Sean Bryant
Founder, One Smart Dollar
Publisher of The Banking Edge

P.S. Know someone who’s setting money goals this year? Forward this email, it’s a pretty painless way to start strong.