Amex Checking Accounts Offer Up to $300 Bonuses

American Express is offering generous bonuses for new checking accounts, including up to $300 for personal and business accounts.

The American Express Rewards Checking Account offers a welcome bonus of $300 when you open an account and make at least $7,500 in qualifying direct deposits within the first 90 days. The bonus will be deposited into your account eight to 12 weeks after meeting the requirements, as long as your account remains open and in good standing.

The American Express Rewards Checking Account also offers a high-yield interest rate of 1.00% APY with no monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance requirement. Additionally, it has a free ATM network with over 37,000 MoneyPass ATMs nationwide.