Verified October 2026

Truist bonus: $500

Everything you need to know to collect it, taken from Truist's own terms. Most people miss a bonus over one small rule, like the wrong kind of deposit or closing too early.

Truist One Checking

Bonus
$500
To qualify
2 direct deposits ($2,000 total) within 120 days + 20 debit purchases within 120 days
What counts as a direct deposit
Real payroll, pension or government benefit deposits. Transfers from your other bank accounts, Zelle and Venmo don't count. More
Who can open it
Residents of 18 states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, DC, online
Monthly fee
$12 a month, waived with $500 or more in direct deposits a month
When the bonus is paid
Within about 14 days after you finish the requirements
Keep it open
At least until the bonus posts. Truist's offer doesn't list a penalty for closing early, but some banks take the bonus back within 6 months, so 6 months is the safe choice.
Past customers
Not eligible if you got a Truist checking bonus in the last 12 months
Open by
February 2, 2027

Good to know: Truist's offer page shows a single-use promo code. Start your application from that page and make sure the code is applied when you open, because it can't be added later. Direct deposits must be ACH credits over $5.

Checked against Truist's own terms on October 19, 2026.

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