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Byline Bank is back with a tempting offer for business owners: a $600 bonus for opening a new Makers Checking account! To snag the full bonus, you'll need to deposit at least $3,000 of new money within 30 days and maintain a $3,000 balance for three statement cycles. Each cycle you maintain the balance, you'll get a $200 bonus, maxing out at $600. Just remember to use the promo code MAKERS600 when opening your account online or in-branch before February 13, 2026.
Why should you care? Well, if you're a business owner looking to park some cash, this is essentially free money! Makers Checking has no monthly fees, so you don't have to worry about those eating into your bonus. Keep in mind that the bonus is considered interest income, so you'll need to report it on your taxes. Also, the offer can be changed or canceled at any time.
Compared to their previous offer, this one requires a much smaller deposit ($3,000 vs $10,000), although the total bonus is less. If you've been on the fence about switching banks or opening a new business account, this could be a great opportunity to pad your business's bottom line. Don't forget to read the fine print!
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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