I believe this is by far the easiest sign-up bonus you can get from banks. TCF Bank is offering $50 gas card just for opening a new TCF free checking account. This promotion doesn’t seem to be listed on their website but can be found here.

According to the advertisement, you can get a $50 gas card on the spot! The small print at the advertisement also indicates that “Gas card will be awarded at the time of account opening.” I have never seen a sign-up bonus offered at the time of account opening.

Overall, it’s very easy $50 gas card to get.

• Open a TCF free checking account!
• Get a $50 gas card on the spot!
• Go fill up your gas tank immediately!

The TCF free checking account features no monthly service fees, no direct deposit requirement, no minimum balance required, and free online bill payment.

This promotion starts from May 31, 2008. This is a limited time offer and only available while supplies last. Only new TCF customers without a checking account in the previous 90 days are eligible to get the free $50 gas card.

Because TCF Bank will issue $50 gas card to you on the spot, you have to visit a TCF branch to open a new checking account. TCF has branches located in Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona.

I have a post about TCF promotion which offered $100 sign-up bonus with direct deposit (here). TCF often offers sign-up bonuses for their new customers.