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New customers to West Coast based Union Bank can earn up to a $200 cash back bonus for opening aSignature Banking Checking Account through the financial institution. The bank account must be opened byJanuary 31, 2010 and additional steps must be met to qualify for the promotional incentive including including:

• Hooking up direct deposit
• Using online bill payments
• Make qualified ATM/debit card purchase
• Signature Banking Checking account requires a Signature Banking Tiered Interest Checking or Signature Banking Regular Checking account
• If all the conditions are met, the bonus will be deposited into the account byApril 30, 2010.

The terms for this offer include:

• A minimum initial deposit of $100
• Account must be open and in good standing for 90 days
• To avoid monthly service fees a minimum balance of $10,000 is required
• $250,000 FDIC insured

Perks of opening an account through Union Bank include a free year's rent on a standard safety deposit box as well as two refunded fees for ATM transactions conducted at non Union Bank facilities.

Union Bank has locations throughout the West Coast with 300 branches in California, three branches in Washington, and one branch in Oregon.

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Other Terms and Conditions may apply. Additionally, rates may have changed since this offer was posted. Please contact the financial institution for the most recent rate updates and to review the terms of the offer.

Virginia residents can take advantage of 1.45% APY checking account rate by opening a Clear Sky Account through Chesapeake Bank.

Complete terms to qualify for the rate offering include:

• Balance must range from$10,000 - $24,999
• FDIC insured to $250,000
• Visa Check Card that can be customized with an image of your choosing
• Free ATM access for inquires and withdrawals
• Free online banking including bill payments, mobile banking, statements and phone access
• Free Identity Theft Protection

Chesapeake Bank was chartered on April 14, 1900 as Lancaster National Bank. Chesapeake Bank branches are located inKilmarnock,Irvington, Lively,Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury,Mathews, Hayes,Gloucester and there are several locations in Williamsburg.

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Other Terms and Conditions may apply. Additionally, rates may have changed since this offer was posted. Please contact the financial institution for the most recent rate updates and to review the terms of the offer.

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