Get $150 For Opening a Checking Account. Offer Good Beyond 10/17/10

1st Mariner Bank is offering $150 for opening a Classic Direct Deposit Account. You can also receive an additional $50 for referring a friend.

To qualify to get the credit you must deposit $200 and activate a direct deposit within 90 days.

There is no minimum balance and no monthly fee. You receive free Harland/Clarke checks and get free bill pay. You can open this account online or by visiting a branch. 410-558-4200.

You must be 18 years old to open this account and a US Citizen. There is a $30 charge if you close the account within 90 days of opening. They will buy back your old checks for an additional $10 bonus.

There is an on-line chat box that pops up if you want to inquire this way. I called personally to verify that the promotion was still available.

1st Mariner Bank branches are located in the Maryland cities of Baltimore, Annapolis, Bel Air, Westminster and Easton. There is a Pennsylvania branch in Shrewsbury. The FDIC certificate is 31286. www.1stmarinerbank.com/LandingPages/ReferaFriend.aspx

According to the bank there is no deadline set for this offer and it has been good since August 2010.

Disclaimer: This information has been written as accurately as possible and does not guarantee promotion or rates are in force on the day of your reading. Please contact the financial institution directly for the most up-to-date information.