Bank of America $500 Checking Bonus — DD Mission

Complete guide to triggering the $10,000 direct deposit requirement (Cumulative within 90 days of opening).

Your Goal
$10,000 direct deposit Cumulative within 90 days of opening

Recommended Methods

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BofA

bank
Likely Works
Low

Step-by-Step

  1. 1.Log in to your source bank (Ally, Capital One, Discover, etc.)
  2. 2.Go to "Transfers" or "Send Money"
  3. 3.Add your destination bank as an external account if not already linked
  4. 4.Wait for micro-deposit verification (1-3 days) if required
  5. 5.Initiate an outgoing transfer for the required DD amount
  6. 6.Select standard (ACH) delivery, not wire transfer
Processing: 1-2 business days2 data pointsLast confirmed: Feb 2026

Tip: Ally and Capital One pushes are confirmed at most major banks