PNC Bank Promotions and Bonus Offers of March 2026

If you plan on switching to PNC Bank, good news — it has a ton of checking account bonuses. Most of the bonuses require setting up direct deposit, keeping a certain average balance or performing a number of transactions.

While PNC’s account bonuses have requirements to meet before you get the cash, the conditions are pretty reasonable. Just keep in mind that PNC bonuses are for new customers or those who haven’t closed a PNC account in the last 90 days.

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PNC Bank’s best bonus offer

The easiest PNC bonus offer is the Virtual Wallet direct deposit bonus. Available until February 26, 2026, it offers a $100 bonus for setting up a total of at least $500 in qualifying direct deposits — with no other activity or balance requirements. After you’ve met the conditions, PNC will send the bonus within 60 to 90 days.

The base Virtual Wallet account that offers the $100 direct deposit bonus has a $7 monthly fee. You can waive this fee with $500 in direct deposit, keeping an average monthly balance of $500 across the PNC wallet subaccounts or being over the age of 62.

If you want the most cash for a personal account, the $400 direct deposit bonus with the Virtual Wallet with Performance Select account could be for you, but it requires $5,000 in direct deposits to earn. Additionally, that account has a $25 monthly service fee unless you waive it with $5,000 in monthly direct deposit to your Spend account or a combined $10,000 average monthly balance from all your PNC accounts (up to eight).

What does PNC consider a qualifying direct deposit?

Like most banks with bonus or welcome offers, PNC Bank considers qualifying direct deposits as recurring payroll deposits or regular monthly income, such as paycheck direct deposit, pension and Social Security.

One-off deposits like peer-to-peer transfers, tax refunds, credit card cash advances and other similar transactions aren’t considered qualifying direct deposits by PNC.

Compare more bank account bonuses

PNC offers bonuses for its Virtual Wallet accounts, but those accounts aren’t available in all states. On top of that, the Virtual Wallet accounts have high monthly service fees. PNC’s business account bonuses are high but also have hefty direct deposit and/or balance requirements.

If you’re not set with switching to PNC or you’re on the hunt for easier or higher bank account bonuses, compare the best bonus offers here.

• SoFi terms and conditions

  New and existing Checking and Savings members who have not previously enrolled in Direct Deposit with SoFi are eligible to earn a cash bonus of either $50 (with at least $1,000 total Eligible Direct Deposits received within 25 calendar days of your first Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more) OR $400 (with at least $5,000 total Eligible Direct Deposits received within 25 calendar days of your first Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more). Cash bonus amount will be based on the total amount of Eligible Direct Deposit. If you have satisfied the Eligible Direct Deposit requirements but have not received a cash bonus in your Checking account, please contact us at 855-456-7634 with the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit Promotion begins on 12/7/2023 and will be available through 12/31/2026. Full terms at sofi.com/banking. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A., Member FDIC.
  
  SoFi members with Eligible Direct Deposit can earn 3.30% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults)and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Eligible Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the 3.30% APY for savings (including Vaults). Members without Eligible Direct Deposit will earn 1.00% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 12/23/25. There is no minimum balance requirement. Fees may reduce earnings. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.
  
  Annual percentage yield (APY) is variable and subject to change at any time. Rates are current as of 12/23/25. There is no minimum balance requirement. Fees may reduce earnings. Additional rates and information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet
  
  We do not charge any account, service or maintenance fees for SoFi Checking and Savings. We do charge a transaction fee to process each outgoing wire transfer. SoFi does not charge a fee for incoming wire transfers, however the sending bank may charge a fee. Our fee policy is subject to change at any time. See the SoFi Bank Fee Sheet for details at sofi.com/legal/banking-fees/.
  
  SoFi Bank is a member FDIC and does not provide more than $250,000 of FDIC insurance per depositor per legal category of account ownership, as described in the FDIC’s regulations. Any additional FDIC insurance is provided by the SoFi Insured Deposit Program. Deposits may be insured up to $3M through participation in the program. See full terms at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/sidpterms. See list of participating banks at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/participatingbanks.
  
  We’ve partnered with Allpoint to provide you with ATM access at any of the 55,000+ ATMs within the Allpoint network. You will not be charged a fee when using an in-network ATM, however, third-party fees may be incurred when using out-of-network ATMs. SoFi’s ATM policies are subject to change at our discretion at any time.
  
  Early access to direct deposit funds is based on the timing in which we receive notice of impending payment from the Federal Reserve, which is typically up to two days before the scheduled payment date, but may vary.
  
  Overdraft Coverage is a feature automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in Eligible Direct Deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis. Eligible Direct Deposit is defined on the SoFi Bank Rate Sheet, available at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet. Members enrolled in Overdraft Coverage may be covered for up to $50 in negative balances on SoFi Bank debit card purchases only. Overdraft Coverage does not apply to P2P transfers, bill payments, checks, or other non-debit card transactions. Members with a prior history of unpaid negative balances are not eligible for Overdraft Coverage. Eligibility for Overdraft Coverage is determined by SoFi Bank in its sole discretion. Members can check their enrollment status, if eligible, at any time by logging into their account through the SoFi app or on the SoFi website.
  
  Earn up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on SoFi Savings with a 0.70% APY Boost (added to the 3.30% APY as of 12/23/25) for up to 6 months. Open a new SoFi Checking and Savings account and pay the $10 SoFi Plus subscription every 30 days OR receive eligible direct deposits OR qualifying deposits of $5,000 every 31 days by 3/30/2026. Rates variable, subject to change. Terms apply at sofi.com/banking#2. SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.

Frequently asked questions

Does PNC have a referral bonus?

PNC doesn’t currently have a referral bonus program for its regular consumer or business accounts. PNC used to feature a referral program for PNC WorkPlace Banking, which is reserved for employees at participating companies and those a part of PNC Organizational Financial Wellness. Currently, the PNC WorkPlace Banking features a $300 bonus when you fund a new PNC mortgage and open a PNC WorkPlace Banking checking account.

Are there banks with immediate signup bonuses?

Not typically, no. To earn bank account or signup bonuses, you almost always need to meet some sort of requirement, like setting up direct deposit or keeping a certain balance. Most bonuses are paid out after the conditions are met, often between 30 to 90 days after you’ve met the requirements and kept the account open and in good standing.

Is PNC Bank giving away $500?

PNC is offering a $500 bonus to new business checking customers who open select accounts and meet requirements. You can earn $500 by opening a PNC Treasury Enterprise Plan or PNC Analysis Business Checking account and meeting average balance requirements.

To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Holly Jennings as part of our fact-checking process.

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