Direct Deposit Required
Set up recurring direct deposits to your account
Open a new Fifth Third Essential Checking account and make direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of account opening to earn a $400 cash bonus. Bonus is deposited within 10 business days after completing requirements. Offer is not available to existing checking or Express Banking customers or those who closed one within the last 13 months.
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Qualifying Direct Deposits
ACH pushes from these financial institutions have qualified as a direct deposit at Fifth Third Bank. Counts are community-confirmed data points.
Last updated: March 3, 2026