Checking & savings

Up to $250 checking bonus

SoFi · Checking & Savings

Official SoFi page currently shows up to $250 bonus potential plus 3.30% APY on savings.

Last verified: Mar 26, 2026, 11:22 PMVerification mode: Live source checkSource: SoFi

Checked against the live source page. Offers can change quickly, so always confirm the live terms before applying.

APY

3.30%

Current advertised yield

Bonus

$250

Potential promo value

Annual fee

$0

No annual fee

Why Money Pulse included this

3.30% APY · qualifying deposits or direct deposit required · no monthly fee

Combines current promo cash with yield, making it one of the strongest cash-account hooks when the offer is live.

Source-first trust check

SoFi is the primary source for this page. Money Pulse uses it as the trust anchor, but you should still confirm the live terms before acting.

Best if

  • You are willing to do a few setup steps to unlock extra bonus value.
  • You want a simpler no-fee place to park cash without card-style complexity.

What’s the catch?

  • Bonus value usually depends on timing, deposit, or direct-deposit hoops — confirm the exact rules first.
  • Savings rates can move quickly, so the live APY may change after this page was refreshed.
  • Bonus and APY boost depend on current promotional qualification rules
  • Offer terms can vary by deposit activity and timing

Before you apply

  • Bonus and APY boost depend on current promotional qualification rules
  • Offer terms can vary by deposit activity and timing

How to trust-check this deal

1. Check the source

Open SoFi and confirm the headline, bonus/APY, and key restrictions are still live.

2. Check the friction

Check the real friction: direct deposit, spend hurdles, balance requirements, points, or fee fine print.

3. Check one alternative

Compare one credible alternative so you do not overvalue the first decent-looking offer.

Notes

  • Review current offer terms before applying.
  • Compare total value against at least one alternative option.