BMO checking $1,500 Bonus
Business account · Expires Aug 31, 2026 · Last verified Jul 12, 2026
Requirements
- Maintain Average Collected Balance Day 30-90 to set your tier: $4,000+ = $400, $25,000+ = $750, $50,000+ = $1,000, $100,000+ = $1,500
- Not available to existing BMO business checking customers, or anyone who closed one in the past 12 months
- Keep account open in good standing until the bonus pays, approximately 120 days after opening
Cash you need to float: $100,000
Timeline
- Complete all requirements within 90 days.
- Maintain the qualifying balance/activity for 90 days.
- Keep the account open 120 days to avoid clawback or early-close fees.
Bonus tiers
- $400 — Tier 1: $4,000-$24,999.99 avg balance: park $4,000, hold 90 days
- $750 — Tier 2: $25,000+ avg balance: park $25,000, hold 90 days
- $1,000 — Tier 3: $50,000+ avg balance: park $50,000, hold 90 days
- $1,500 — Tier 4 (max): $100,000+ avg balance: park $100,000, hold 90 days
Closing the account (what we verified)
- Early-close fee: $50 if closed within 90 days of opening.
- Bonus clawback risk if closed within 120 days of opening.
- Bonus typically posts within 120 days of completing requirements.
- Monthly fee: $25 (waived: Waived if Average Collected Balance is $10,000+ for the previous calendar month, or Monthly Combined Business Balance reaches $25,000+ for the previous calendar month).
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