Update 7/3/26: New link for non-retirement accountssome better levels here. (ht BG) Here is the link to the next offer for retirement accounts.
Update 5/6/26: New offer link for existing users. This link is for retirement accounts only.
Update 1/13/26: Existing E*Trade users can sign up to receive a $50 to $20,000 bonus when they transfer external funds to your brokerage (not retired). Offer valid through 2/3/26. The levels are a little different than last time, see updated levels at this link. The holding time is now 12 months. (ht reader Relax and smile)
Offers
- E*Trade offers a bonus of up to $6,000 to existing E*Trade customers who sign up. The bonus is tiered depending on how much you deposit in cash or securities within 60 days of signing up.
- $5,000+ will receive $125;
- $25,000+ will receive $250;
- $100,000+ will get $625;
- $200,000+ will receive $1,000;
- $500,000+ will receive $2,000;
- $1 million + will receive $4,500;
- + $2 million will get $6,000
Fine Press
- note: the terms say ‘You must be the original recipient of this offer to register.’ But it can work for everyone. Of course, if the system allows you to sign up, I would think that means you are right.
Funds must remain in the account for six months after the transfer.Offer expires April 30, 2024.- Each customer is limited to a maximum of two new account offers.
Our verdict
there are also an offer available for new users. I assume anyone can sign up without any promotion and then sign up to the users existing promotion. (Or maybe you could do both as a stack? but I doubt that will work.)
Nice to see an offer for existing users. We can add this to our list of the best brokerage bonuses.
Hat tip to the reader TJ



