Checking Account

Columbia Bank (WA, OR, ID)

Columbia Bank $250 Checking Bonus

$250bonus
~32.02% APY equivalent

$250 bonus / $3,000 deposit × 365 / (90d hold + 5d float)

Required Deposit

$3,000

Time to Complete

90 days

Requirements

Direct Deposit Required

Set up recurring direct deposits to your account

Required Deposit: $3,000

Deposit required to qualify for bonus

Enroll in online banking within 90 days and maintain at least a $3,000 average deposit balance for 90 days.

Bonus Timeline

Bonus Posts Within45 days after meeting requirements
Keep Account Open90 days minimum
Direct Deposit Amount$3,000/mo
Monthly RequirementsEnroll in online banking within 90 days and maintain at least a $3,000 average deposit balance for 90 days.

Fine Print

Credit PullSoft Pull
Household Limitone
New Customers OnlyYes — no account in last 12 months

Fees & Terms

Monthly Fee$3.00
Fee WaiverWaived with eStatements

Details

Open a new eligible personal checking account in person at a participating California branch, activate the offer with a banker, enroll in online banking within 90 days, maintain a $3,000 average deposit balance for 90 days, and receive direct deposits totaling $3,000 or more within the first 90 days to earn a $250 bonus. Existing checking customers or those with a deposit account in the last 12 months are not eligible.

Availability

CA

Qualifying Direct Deposits

ACH pushes from these financial institutions have qualified as a direct deposit at Columbia Bank (WA, OR, ID). Counts are community-confirmed data points.

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Last updated: July 14, 2026