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Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public ...

To attract new customers, many banks often offer a sign-up bonus when you open a new account. For checking accounts specifically, these bonuses can be at least $100. Qualifying is usually easy ...