BB&T Bank Review: $150 Checking Account Bonus Promotion

Get the latest Branch Banking and Trust (BB&T) promotions for Checking and Savings account here. Typical cash bonuses are valued at $100, $125 and $150.

This bank was originally established in 1872 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  BB&T has over 2,200 branch locations throughout the following states: AL, DC, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. If you don’t reside in any of these regions, see our Bank Bonuses Page for other offers.

BB&T offers Savings and Money Market Accounts, but rates aren’t anything to rave about. See our guides for the top rates in the country: Savings Rates | CD Rates.

We’ll review the current promotions below.

BB&T $150 Checking Account Bonus

BB&T Bank isn’t known for offering Checking account sign-up bonuses often throughout the year, so it’s best to jump on an offer when one comes around. There have been offers available online in the past but currently they are only available via direct mail flyers in certain markets.

• See below for expiration date and promo codes
• Offer available in PA, TX, NC & NJ only
• Direct deposit is an optional requirement for this offer
• BB&T Back to Basics Checking account is eligible for this offer
• Application reportedly triggers a Soft Pull, which does not affect your credit. Be sure to opt out of Overdraft protection to avoid a Hard Pull.
• Monthly fee can be waived

How To Earn The $150 Bonus

• $150 bonus promo code: AULAT. Available in VA. Expires 12/31/2018. Link is: BBT.com/welcomeA7.
• $150 bonus promo code: ASTAT. Available in TX. Expiration 11/30/18. Link is: BBT.com/welcomeA6.
• Open a new Back to Basics Checking account one of the promo codes listed above.
• Complete one of the following requirements:
  • Enroll in and receive two direct deposits of $100 or more
  • Use BB&T’s bill pay service to initiate 3 online payments of $25 or more

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BB&T $50 For You & $50 For Them Referral Bonus

*Link below may be down at the moment, but this referral offer tends to appear off and on throughout the year.

You and your referrals can earn a $50 bonus when requirements are met. You’ll have to have an active account with BB&T first to make referrals. The maximum number of referral bonuses you can receive is 5 ($250).

• Referral bonus offer set to expire 12/31/2018
• Offer available in AL, DC, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV
• Application reportedly triggers a Soft Pull, which does not affect your credit. Be sure to opt out of Overdraft protection to avoid a Hard Pull.
• Monthly fee can be waived

Referral Bonus Details

• This offer applies to clients who open a new personal checking account with a valid Friend Code in a BB&T financial center or online using the BB&T Refer-a-Friend online account opening application between Jan. 9, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018.
• The new personal checking account must be the first checking account at BB&T for all of its owners to be eligible for the offer.
• MoneyAccounts, savings accounts, and business checking accounts are not eligible.
• If referred individual chooses to open an account in a BB&T financial center, he or she must provide a valid Friend Code at the time of account opening.
• When referring a friend, each party may be aware the other is a client of BB&T.
• In addition, each party understands failure to receive an account bonus means a referred account did not meet offer criteria outlined below and does not imply an account application was denied.
• BB&T associates are not eligible.
• Referring Client Incentive: A $50 incentive is available to a referring client for each referred individual who meets the qualifiers required for this offer.
  • An existing client may be incented for referring a maximum of five friends for a potential total incentive of $250.
  • Existing client must have a BB&T personal checking account in good standing with a balance equal to or greater than $100 at the time they review account eligibility (anytime between 60-120 days of the referred account’s opening date) to be eligible.
  • Accounts are only reviewed once.
• Referred Client Incentive: A $50 incentive will be paid to a referred client who meets the requirements of this offer.
  • Offer is available for new personal checking accounts opened in a BB&T financial center or online through the BB&T Refer-a-Friend online account opening application between Jan. 9, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2018, when a valid Friend Code is used at the time of account opening.
  • The client’s account must be in good standing with a balance equal to or greater than $100 at the time they review account eligibility (anytime between 60-120 days of account opening date) to be eligible.
  • Accounts are only reviewed once.
  • Normal minimum account opening balances apply.
• All referral and account opening bonuses will be credited to eligible accounts through direct deposit within 120 days from account opening and reported to the IRS as required by law.
• Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Current top bonuses include those from TD Bank, Chase Bank, Simple Bank and HSBC Bank to name a few. All offers are listed on our Bank Bonuses Page.

• BBVA Compass Bank Promotions: $150 To $250 Checking/Savings Bonuses
• TD Bank Promotions: $300 & $150 Checking Account Bonuses
• HSBC Bank $350 & $750 Checking Account Bonuses
• Chase Student Checking Promotions: $100 Chase College Checking℠ Bonus
• CIT Bank Promotions: Online Savings Builder Account Offers 2.15% APY
• Chase Coupon Promo Codes: $200, $300, $350, $500 – November 2018
• HSBC Bank Advance Checking Account $350 Bonus Offer
• HSBC Bank Premier Checking Account $750 Bonus Offer
• Simple Bank Review: Unlimited $20 Bonuses & Top Savings Rate Offer
• Chase Premier Plus Checking℠ Bonus: $300 Coupon Offer
• Chase Total Checking Account Bonus: $200 Coupon Available Online
• Chase Bank Business Checking Promotion: $200 Sign-Up Cash Bonus

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