Checking Account

South State Bank

South State Bank $200 Checking Bonus

$200bonus

Time to Complete

60 days

Min. Hold Period

90 days

Requirements

Direct Deposit Required

Set up recurring direct deposits to your account

Within 60 days, complete 15 posted and cleared debit card purchases/payments and either cumulative qualifying direct deposits of at least $250 or one or more preauthorized automatic drafts of at least $25.

Bonus Timeline

Bonus Posts Within62 days after meeting requirements
Keep Account Open90 days minimum
Direct Deposit Amount$250/mo
Debit Transactions15 per month
Monthly RequirementsWithin 60 days, complete 15 posted and cleared debit card purchases/payments and either cumulative qualifying direct deposits of at least $250 or one or more preauthorized automatic drafts of at least $25.

Promo / Referral Code Required

earn200

Fine Print

Credit PullSoft Pull
ChexSystemsPulls Chex — Unknown
Accepts CC FundingYes
CC Funding$250
Household Limitbonus not available if any primary or joint owner has previously received a bonus on an eligible southstate personal checking account.
New Customers OnlyYes — no account in last 12 months

Fees & Terms

Monthly Fee$5.00
Fee WaiverNo monthly maintenance charge for SouthState Checking if enrolled in eStatements.
Early Termination Fee$25.00
Minimum Hold Period90 days

Details

Open a new SouthState personal checking account with promo code EARN200 and within 60 days complete 15 debit card purchases/payments plus either at least $250 in cumulative qualifying direct deposits or one or more preauthorized automatic drafts of at least $25 to earn a $200 bonus.

Availability

GA
NC
SC
FL

Qualifying Direct Deposits

ACH pushes from these financial institutions have qualified as a direct deposit at South State Bank. Counts are community-confirmed data points.

Ally · 4
Charles Schwab · 2
Fidelity · 1

Last updated: July 5, 2026