Milwaukee Film Checking AND up to $600?
You got it.
Bank smart with an Associated Bank no monthly maintenance fee Access Checking, or view our other checking account options to back the film scene! You can bank when and where you choose—even manage your account entirely online. Plus, when you open an Associated Bank checking account, you can earn a bonus up to $600!¹


Here's how to earn your bonus:


Open any new Associated Bank checking account, in person or online.


Have direct deposits totaling $500 or more into your new checking account within 90 days of account opening.


Grow your bonus by adding funds to your checking or other deposit accounts. You’ll get your bonus within 120 days!
Bigger balances. Bigger bonus.
Average Daily Balance |
BONUS EARNED |
---|---|
$1,000–$4,999.99 | $300 |
$5,000–$9,999.99 | $400 |
$10,000+ | $600 |
MILWAUKEE FILM CHECKING COMES WITH THESE RED-CARPET PERKS:


Give Back!
5¢ from every purchase goes back to
the nonprofit Milwaukee Film.²


Save $15
on a single or dual Milwaukee Film “Festival Fan” annual membership.³


Receive two
complimentary Milwaukee Film Festival digital ticket vouchers.⁴


Save 15% off⁵
on Milwaukee Film merchandise.


Get a Free
small popcorn⁶ with purchase
of any beverage–all year round!
Three great options. Unlimited possibilities.
Unlock the exclusive benefits of Platinum Choice¹⁰ by maintaining a monthly average relationship balance of $50,000.
We've got more than banking products. We've got your back.
This offer is limited to a new personal Associated Bank checking account opened and funded through September 30, 2025. Receive up to a $600 bonus with required minimum opening deposit (Associated Access Checking: $25, Associated Balanced or Choice Checking: $100) and recurring direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days of account opening from an employer or government agency. Person-to-person payments and transfers from existing or external accounts do not qualify as the required direct deposit transactions.
Determining your bonus: 90 days (or the previous business day), after opening your checking account, we will calculate the sum of the average daily balance for all your open Associated Bank deposit accounts for days 31-90. Total average daily balances of $1,000-$4,999.99 will earn $300, $5,000-$9,999.99 will earn $400 and $10,000 and over will earn $600.
All personal Associated Bank checking, savings, money market, IRA and/or CD account balances are included in the calculation to determine your total average deposit balance. Accounts must be titled with the same primary account holder to qualify for the bonus. Deposit balances from business, HSA, investment, minor or private banking accounts are ineligible. Associated Choice Checking is an interest-earning account and interest is paid on the daily collected balance. Obtain the current annual percentage yield (APY) here.
The bonus will be deposited into the new Associated Bank checking account within 120 days of account opening. Account must be open at the time the bonus is paid and must remain open for a minimum of 12 months. If the account is closed within 12 months, Associated Bank reserves the right to deduct the monetary bonus from the account prior to closing.
Offer limited to one per customer and cannot be combined with other offers. New customers opening online are limited to IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH and WI. Offer not available for customers who have received a new personal checking account monetary bonus within the last 24 months and have or have had an Associated Bank checking account within the last 12 months. Primary owner on the account must be 18 years or older to qualify. For tax reporting purposes, the bonus may be reported to the IRS on Form 1099. Associated Bank colleagues are not eligible. The offer and APY are subject to change, at Associated Bank’s discretion, at any time without notice and other exclusions may apply. (1454)5 cents from every transaction (less returns) made with a Milwaukee Film Debit Card will be given back to Milwaukee Film, up to $35,000 annually. (1166)
Memberships are valid for 12 months. Dual memberships are available only to members who reside at the same address. Discount is available for new membership or at time of renewal. Show your Milwaukee Film Debit Mastercard when making a purchase or call 414-755-1965 x204 for more information. All benefits are subject to change. See mkefilm.org for membership information. (1167)
To receive the Milwaukee Film Festival digital ticket vouchers customer must have a personal checking account with a Milwaukee Film Debit Mastercard. Digital ticket vouchers will be made available as an online redemption code, valid for regularly priced in-theater film screenings. To be eligible for the digital ticket vouchers, account must be open a minimum of 5 weeks prior to the current year’s Milwaukee Film Festival. Primary owner on the account must be 18 years or older to qualify. This benefit is subject to change, at Associated Bank or Milwaukee Film’s discretion, at any time without notice. Exclusions may apply. Once the vouchers are in customer’s possession, Associated Bank and Milwaukee Film are not responsible if lost or stolen. (1162)
Show your Milwaukee Film Debit Mastercard when making a purchase. Exclusions may apply, please see a sales associate for details. Valid for purchases at Oriental Theatre and Downer Theatre. (1326)
Show your Milwaukee Film Debit Mastercard when making a purchase to receive a free small popcorn with purchase of any beverage. Valid for purchases at Oriental Theatre and Downer Theatre. (1325)
Information provided through the Credit Monitor feature in Digital Banking is provided by Experian. For full information, see the Credit Monitor section of the Digital Banking Service Terms and Conditions. (1488)
Interest on checking account is paid on the daily collected balance. (1298)
Associated Choice Checking customers receive two out-of-network ATM owner surcharge fee refunds per statement cycle, up to $20. (1299)
You must meet and maintain Platinum Choice Checking qualifications, listed on the Choice Checking Product Disclosure and Fee Schedule, to obtain enhanced benefits. Balances are calculated at the end of the calendar month, if qualifications are met benefits will start within 45 calendar days. (1419)
We may credit regularly occurring direct deposits up to two days early with Early Pay. This is available at Bank discretion for consumer checking accounts. We do not guarantee early availability of direct deposits. Eligible direct deposits to your account are based on when a payor notifies us they are sending you a credit. This may include direct deposit with your employer, government entity, or other organization that makes regular recurring payments to you. Ineligible deposits or credits to your account include person to person services, check or mobile deposits, or other online transfers. See the Deposit Account Agreement, Section 11.5, for full terms and conditions of Early Pay. (1464)
Overdraft grace zone – An Overdraft Fee will not be charged if account is overdrawn up to $100 for Associated Bank Platinum Choice benefit eligible customers or up to $50 for all other personal checking accounts. If an overdraft is paid by Associated Bank, a deposit must be made to bring the account back to a positive balance. Regular account requirements and fees for overdrafts will otherwise apply. Overdraft Protection Transfer service links your checking account with your other accounts at Associated Bank, including another checking account, savings account, money market account, Consumer Credit Card, Checking Reserve Line of Credit or Premier Line of Credit. There is no fee for this service, for more details on transaction limits and terms and conditions of these products, please refer to the Consumer Deposit Account Fee Schedule, applicable Checking Product Disclosure, What You Need to Know About Overdrafts and Overdraft Fees, Understanding Overdrafts and Your Options to Manage Fees or the Deposit Account Agreement. (1068)
Associated Bank and MoneyPass® ATM use is free for Associated Bank customers. ATM owners outside of the Associated and MoneyPass networks may charge a fee. Associated Bank may charge a fee for using an out-of-network ATM. International fees may apply. Review your account disclosure and fee schedule for more details. MoneyPass is a registered trademark of Fiserv Solutions, LLC or its affiliates. (1206)
Associated Bank does not charge a fee to download our digital applications; however, transactional fees may apply. Carrier message and data rates may apply, check your carrier’s plan for details. Visit AssociatedBank.com/disclosures for Terms and Conditions for your service. (1406)
Mastercard and Mastercard Easy Savings are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark, of Mastercard International Incorporated. (1317)