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Brokerage · E*TRADE
Last verified June 16, 2026

E*TRADE Brokerage

E*TRADE pays a tiered cash bonus with promo code OFFER26: deposit $1,000 in new money for $50, scaling to about $150 at $5,000, $300 at $20,000, and higher tiers for large deposits. A typical consumer moving $5,000–$20,000 gets roughly $150. The catch is a 12-month holding period — pull the money out early and the bonus is clawed back.

The deal

Open a new E*TRADE brokerage account with promo code OFFER26, fund it with at least $1,000 of new money within 60 days, and hold the deposit for 12 months

The walkthrough

  1. 01 Open a new E*TRADE brokerage account and enter promo code OFFER26 (by the June 30, 2026 deadline).
  2. 02 Fund the account with new money within 60 days of opening — $1,000 to qualify, more to reach higher tiers.
  3. 03 Leave the deposit in place for the full 12-month holding period.
  4. 04 The cash credit posts after E*TRADE verifies the qualifying deposit; keep the balance above the qualifying amount to avoid a clawback.

What to watch for

  • ! The deposit must stay 12 months — withdrawing below the qualifying balance triggers a clawback.
  • ! Bonus tiers are steep: meaningful amounts ($300+) require $20,000+, and the headline top tiers need six- to seven-figure deposits.
  • ! The cash bonus is taxable — E*TRADE reports it as interest income on a 1099.
Editorial note

Offers change frequently. BonusPrimer verifies every bonus monthly, but before you apply, confirm the current terms directly with the issuer. We are not a bank and do not decide approvals. Our methodology →