Brokerage sign-up & transfer bonuses

Brokerages pay cash, free stock or a percentage match to new customers who open and fund an account or transfer in assets from another broker. Bonuses are credited to the brokerage account, often with a required holding period.

Details

As of October 2026: Highly dependent on deposit size. Oct 2026: E*TRADE up to $10,000 (top tier needs a very large new deposit; $1,000 minimum to qualify), Schwab up to $1,000, Robinhood personalized 1-3% transfer match (deadline 2026-10-16), Public 1% match that must stay 5 years or is forfeited.

What you need

  • New customer or new money/assets
  • Funding minimum (often $1,000+) within a window
  • Holding period (60 days to 5 years) or clawback
  • Existing assets to transfer for match offers

Things to know

  • Taxable income
  • Accounts may be limited

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