I opened two E-Trade IRAs Sunday night (one for me, one for DW) using the cf3500 bonus link. I ran into some problems completing but I think they were technical web/browser problems not related to whether the offer is current, or restricted. A call to the number displayed in the error message resolved the issue and I was able to complete the application. The confirmation email I received is below.pre wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:51 pmMay I ask if your account was ultimately credited with the bonus?sycamore wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:56 am ...What I did was call ETrade at the 800-ETRADE-1 phone number and ask about the https://us.etrade.com/promo/3500cfc-combined-summer link promo. They said to be sure to use the "Open an Account" button on that page, which I then did. After going through the steps to open an account, I got an email indicating I was enrolled in the promo. So far so good.
My local rep said he didn't have access to either "summer" promo or the IRA-specific one, only the publicly available one, but he encouraged me to open the account and he'd verify it was coded properly for the elevated bonus tiers.
I'd like to give it a shot in the next few weeks.
I did not previously have an E-Trade account and don't know how it works for current customers.
Addendum: I got an email from the closest rep (Orlando) who referred to the possibility of an extra $500 bonus for each account. It sounds discretionary on his part. I replied tonight with a request for details but haven't gotten a reply yet.
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Congratulations! You are now enrolled in the promotion below.
Here is how to get your cash credit:
• Deposit cash or securities from any external account into only one new account opened
• Get rewarded based on net new deposits made within 60 days (see tables and disclosures below)
Deposit Amount Cash Credit
$5,000 - $19,999 $100
$20,000 - $24,999 $150
$25,000 - $99,999 $200
$100,000 - $199,999 $500
$200,000 - $499,999 $1,000
$500,000 - $999,999 $1,800
$1,000,000 or more $3,500