Question 1

Is the £5 referral offer still running?

Accepted Answer

iFAST extended Give Me £5 on 30 September 2026, and the extension gives no end date. Check the referral page when you apply, as iFAST can change or end it without notice.

Question 2

How much do I need to deposit?

Accepted Answer

A first deposit of at least £500, or the equivalent in another supported currency. The latest published terms ask for it within 30 days of your account being approved, so put the full £500 in as one deposit inside that window.

Question 3

Do I have to keep the £500 in the account?

Accepted Answer

No. The extension says the qualifying deposit doesn't need to be held for any set period. The £5 is paid the day after the deposit, so wait until it lands before moving the money.

Question 4

Who can't get the £5?

Accepted Answer

Existing iFAST customers, anyone referring themselves or opening a duplicate account, and anyone iFAST suspects of improper activity. The reward is lost if the account closes before it's paid.

Question 5

Which Chase account pays the largest referral offer?

Accepted Answer

The current referral marketplace shows up to $650 for Chase Premier Plus Checking. It requires $15,000 of new money within 30 days and a $15,000 balance for 90 days. Secure Banking shows $175 and Total Checking shows $400 with different requirements.

Question 6

Can I choose the $175 Secure Banking offer instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it is shown for your referral and Chase approves the account. Secure Banking's page says the $175 requires 10 qualifying transactions within 60 days of offer enrollment.

Question 7

What counts for the $400 Total Checking offer?

Accepted Answer

Chase says direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 within 90 days count. It describes direct deposits as electronic payroll, pension or government-benefit payments; checks, Zelle, micro-deposits and ordinary transfers do not count.

Question 8

Is the $650 bonus guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

No. It is the current headline for one account choice. You must be eligible, be approved, complete the new-money and balance requirements, and keep following the live Chase terms.

Question 9

When does Chase pay the bonus?

Accepted Answer

Each selected-account page says the new-account bonus is deposited within 15 days after you complete its qualifying activity. The live offer page controls if that wording changes.

Question 10

Can I use this referral if I already bank with Chase?

Accepted Answer

Not if you already have a Chase checking account. The offer is also closed to anyone whose account was closed within 90 days or closed with a negative balance within the last 3 years, and Chase pays one checking-account-opening bonus every two years.

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