Checking Account Offer

Earn a $200 bonus

when you open a new Freestyle Checking account and meet requirements1.

 

Say NO to fees. Say YES to Hancock Whitney checking. 

Freestyle Checking gives you more flexibility

 

NO Waiting

Get paid up to two days early with Early Pay2

 

NO Monthly Service Charge

with one qualifying transaction per statement cycle

 

NO Overdraft Fees

on overdrawn balances of $10 or less3

 

Want to learn even more about the benefits of a Freestyle Checking account?

Explore Freestyle Checking

How to earn your $200 bonus

  1. Get Promo Code and Open Your Account

    Complete the form below to get your promo code. Open your account online or at one of our local Financial Centers by 6/30/2025.

  2. Complete Offer Requirements

    Set up and receive qualifying monthly direct deposits totaling at least $300 each month by 8/31/2025. See details.

  3. Get Your Bonus

    If you meet the qualifying activities1 you'll receive your $200 checking bonus by 10/31/2025. Your account will need to stay open and active through 10/31/2025 to receive your bonus. 

     
  4. Your promo code must be included when your account is opened and your email has to be the same one you included on the form.

 
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Why your neighbors trust Hancock Whitney

125
Years of Service

For more than a century, Hancock Whitney has been dedicated to the financial well-being of Gulf South communities.

3 Years
Forbes America's Best Banks

For the third consecutive year we've been named one of America's Best Banks by Forbes.

$7.7M
Donated in 2024

We give back to our local communities because we're committed to the future of our region.

Have questions?
We have answers.

Call us at 800-448-8812 or stop by a local financial center today.

Frequently asked questions

Important details and required qualifying activities for the $200 Freestyle Checking offer: Use the promo code referenced above when opening your new checking account with money not currently on deposit at Hancock Whitney Bank by the offer expiration date of 6/30/2025. Set up and receive qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $300 each month by 8/31/2025. Your account and direct deposits must remain open and active during the entire promotional period which includes up to when the bonus is paid by 10/31/2025. If you meet all requirements, we will deposit the earned bonus into your new personal checking account by 10/31/2025.

Offer available to new Hancock Whitney checking clients. This includes new to bank clients and existing Hancock Whitney clients who currently do not have a checking account, or have not recently closed a checking account in the past 90 days, or did not have a checking account closed with a negative balance in the past 3 years.

Promotion requirements for the Freestyle Checking offer: The email given at account opening must match the email address submitted to get the offer promo code and the promo code is required to be included in the account opening. All account applications are subject to approval.

A qualifying direct deposit is a recurring electronic deposit, including a salary, pension, Social Security, other government benefit or other recurring, monthly income amount, made by your employer or outside agency. Account transfers, mobile deposits, payments from Zelle, PayPal, Cash App or other similar providers, tax refunds or deposit made at a branch or ATM are not qualifying direct deposits.

The Bank may change or discontinue the offer at any time and without notice. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other offers. Only the person to whom this offer is addressed is eligible for this offer. Limit of one consumer checking-related bonus per household every 2 calendar years. Bonuses may be considered interest and may be reported on IRS Form 1099.

Freestyle Checking Account Terms and Conditions: $25 minimum opening deposit is required. Monthly service charge of $10 can be waived by the following: primary account holder under 18 or age 64 and over with valid date of birth on file; or is an eligible Priority Checking or Private Wealth Management Client; or have one or more client-initiated debit and/or credit transactions post to the checking account per statement cycle. If your account is closed within the first 180 days after opening, a $20 closing fee will be assessed and we reserve the right to deduct the bonus amount from your account’s closing balance if applicable. Please refer to the Truth in Savings Disclosure for other applicable fees and information.

2 Early Pay Terms: Early Pay grants access to eligible direct deposit payments (PPD ACH transactions $25,000 and under) made into a Hancock Whitney Checking or Savings account up to two days prior to the scheduled payment date.

Certain payroll payments may not be eligible for Early Pay. Early Pay availability is based on the timing of the payor’s payment instructions and therefore, you may not always see your direct deposits arrive early. Hancock Whitney does not guarantee early availability of these direct deposits. Early Pay eligibility may vary between pay periods, and daily/transaction limits apply. Any direct deposit not posted early will be made available to you in accordance with the payment instructions. After we have made the deposit available to you and you have withdrawn funds, you remain responsible if any deposit to your account is returned, rejected or uncollected by Hancock Whitney.

No action is needed to take advantage of Early Pay. Early Pay will be activated for all Hancock Whitney Checking and Savings accounts only.

3 Overdraft Fees Terms: NSF items created by check, in-person withdrawals or other electronic means that overdraw (OD) an account may be charged $36.00 per item. If you have opted-in to the payment of ATM and everyday debit card (POS) NSF items into overdraft, we may assess OD fees on those items as well. We waive OD fees on the following: NSF items of $5.00 or less or overdrawn balances of $10.00 or less at the end of nightly batch processing. See our Truth in Savings Disclosure and Deposit Agreement for more information. We pay overdrafts at our discretion and do not guarantee that we will always authorize payment of any transaction. For example, we typically do not pay overdrafts if your account is not in good standing. If your account is overdrawn, you must immediately bring it to a positive balance. For additional details on the Bank’s OD practices see our Standard Overdraft Services, or visit a local financial center.

 

Hancock Whitney Bank, Member FDIC. All accounts subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply.

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