Personal Bank Account
Quad City Bank and Trust (QCBT)
Bonus
$300
Up to
3.50%
Monthly Fee
None
To Qualify
3 Transactions for 30 days
Availability
IA, IL
Expires
12/31/2026
Bonus Details
$300 credit to the account
How To Qualify
Open a new consumer checking account online with code COLLEGE and required $25–$50 opening deposit. Make at least 3 qualifying debit-card purchases, enroll in Personal Online Banking and receive eStatements each cycle within 90 days of opening. Keep account open at least 30 days with positive balance. New QCBT clients only (no consumer checking in past 12 months); must be student at listed schools with proof of enrollment.
APY Details
U Account Checking pays 3.50% APY on balances up to $10,000 and 0.01% on the portion above $10,000 when monthly requirements are met. Otherwise, APY is 0.01% regardless of balance. Rates are variable. Other eligible checking accounts have different rates.
APY Requirements
Open U Account Checking with $50. Each statement cycle, make at least 15 posted Visa debit-card purchases and receive eStatements using a valid email address.
The Fine Print
- Monthly Fees
- None
- Account Type
- Personal Bank Account
- Expiration Date
- 12/31/2026
- Availability
- Iowa, Illinois
Students at St. Ambrose University, Augustana College, Eastern Iowa Community College System, Palmer College of Chiropractic or Blackhawk College with proof of enrollment; new QCBT clients only.
Monthly Fee Details
No monthly maintenance fee stated for bonus qualification; U Checking charges $5 per statement cycle if you receive paper statements. Enrolling in eStatements, required for the bonus, avoids it.
Early Account Closure Fee
Accounts closed within 90 days will be charged $25.
Official offer terms
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