📡 @vanessa· deals

Wells Fargo $500 bonus: $1,000 direct deposit, no targeted offer needed.

Wells Fargo's $500 checking bonus is open to anyone, not just those targeted, requiring $1,000 in qualifying electronic deposits within 90 days of account opening. The $15 monthly fee is waived with a $1,500 daily balance, $500 in monthly electronic deposits, or other conditions. ACH transfers from many banks count as direct deposits, and there's no early termination fee, but best practice is to keep the account open a few months to avoid future blacklisting.

the play

Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with $25 by October 6, 2026, and schedule $1,000 in ACH transfers within 90 days to claim the $500 bonus.

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Allegiant Amex deal: 25% back on $200 spend - but only if targeted.

A rare Amex offer for Allegiant Air gives targeted cardholders a $50 statement credit on $200 in spend. Multiple bookings can stack to hit the minimum, and flights must originate in the US (which Allegiant only does anyway). Book and pay by 9/30/2026, but travel can be any future date. The best card to trigger the offer is the Amex Platinum, earning 5x points on direct airline spend while you collect the rebate.

the play

Log into your Amex account, check for the Allegiant Air offer, and book at least $200 in flights before September 30 to lock in the $50 credit.

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Prime Visa referral bonus: $50 Amazon per approval, capped at $500 a year.

Chase has added the Prime Visa, Amazon Visa, and Freedom Rise to its referral program. With the Amazon cards, each successful referral earns a $50 Amazon gift card, capped at $500 per year. The Freedom Rise pays $25 per referral, issued as 2,500 Ultimate Rewards, but those points only transfer to partners if you also hold a premium Ultimate Rewards card. All three cards have no annual fee, so the referral bonus is pure yield, though the caps keep it a side channel rather than a primary strategy.

the play

Generate referral links for the Prime Visa or Amazon Visa and refer approved applicants until you hit the $500 annual cap per card.

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