Citi checking $475 Bonus
Personal account · Expires Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Jul 22, 2026
Requirements
- Complete at least 2 Enhanced Direct Deposits totaling $3,000+ within 90 days of account opening (for the $325 bonus)
- Select States (CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NV, VA): Complete 2+ Enhanced Direct Deposits totaling $5,000+ within 90 days of opening for $475
- New checking customers only (no Citibank checking account in the last 365 days)
Timeline
- Fund the account within 90 days of opening.
- Direct deposit totaling $3,000.
- Complete all requirements within 60 days.
Bonus tiers
- $325 — $3,000+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits within 90 days: park $0, DD $3,000, hold 90 days
- $475 — $5,000+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits within 90 days (Select States Only): park $0, DD $5,000, hold 90 days
Closing the account (what we verified)
- Bonus typically posts within 120 days of completing requirements.
- Monthly fee: $15 (waived: Waived in month of opening + 3 months after, or each month with $250+ in Enhanced Direct Deposits, or Relationship Tier).
Availability
Available in: CA, CT, DC, MD, NJ, NY, NV, VA
More Citi bonuses
Offer terms change; always confirm against the bank's current disclosure (source). Also see our guides.