Make sure you have a cash buffer.

How to earn the bonus: Open a new Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 and make a total of $1,000 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your new checking ...

Check for a lack of a cash buffer, unnecessary fees and more.

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