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In need of an extra $150 bucks and also want a new checking account? You could take advantage of the Bill Pay and New Checking Account Bonus from First Tennessee Bank. Here's how it works:

• For the $50 Online Bill Pay bonus: You can be a new or existing customer who has never used First Tennessee Bill Pay Online or hasn't used it since Aug. 1, 2009. If you fall into this category and begin using it, you are eligible for a $50 bonus. The bonus will require that you pay a minimum of six bills using the service by Dec. 31, 2009. The bonus will be deposited on or before Jan. 1, 2010.
• For the $100 new checking account bonus: Open a new checking account with the bank. The opening deposit is $300. To qualify, you must not have a checking account with the bank and must live in an area the bank serves. This offer also expires Dec. 31, 2009.

To learn more about these accounts, you can call or visit one of the branch locations found in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia or North Carolina.

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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.

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is offering a very competitive 4.50% APY on the LBD Rewards Checking Account. As with many other reward checking accounts, this account offers special rates and features based on meeting certain monthly requirements. The rates and features are as follows:

• 4.50% APY on balances up to $5,000
• 1.00% APY on portion of balance above $25,000
• 0.10% APY if requirements are not met
• ATM fee refunds nationwide

The monthly requirements for this account include:

• 10 debit card purchases
• Receive electronic statements
• 1 direct deposit or ACH debit

There is no minimum balance requirement for this account; however, it does require a $100 minimum opening deposit. There are also no monthly service charges to worry about.

The account is only available to North Carolina residents. You can apply online but must complete the process at a branch location.

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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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• 5.01% APY for balances up to $25,000
• 1.50% APY on...

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