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To attract new customers, many banks often offer sign-up bonuses. For checking accounts, making a minimum deposit or setting up direct deposit can mean a bonus of at least $100. We compared dozens of ...

As banks and brokerages compete to gain new customers, some of them are offering hefty sign-up bonuses that can sometimes top $1,000 or even $10,000. That’s enticing, but know this: “A sign-up bonus ...