Honor tradition in a modern way.

Gifting a red envelope with lucky money is an important hallmark of Lunar New Year. Whether your family and friends are across the street or across the country, Zelle® makes it safe and easy to continue this tradition. Best of all, Zelle® is free for U.S. Bank customers.

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Enjoy a cash bonus offer.

Earn up to $450 when you open a new eligible U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account, and complete required activities. Offer valid through April 17, 2025.1

2025 U.S. Bank Year of the Snake calendar pages and red envelope.

Let's celebrate the Year of the Snake together.

Visit your local U.S. Bank branch to pick up gifts from us to you – an exclusive 2025 Year of the Snake wall calendar and red envelopes. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait.

Can’t make it to a branch? Download or print a digital version of the 2025 calendar.

View the 2025 calendar (PDF)

Resources to help you manage your finances all year long

Send money with Zelle®.

Gifting a red envelope with lucky money is a hallmark of Lunar New Year. With Zelle®, you can send money safely and easily to friends and family. And it’s free for clients in the U.S. Bank Mobile App.

Raise financially smart kids.

Teach your kids how to earn, save and spend wisely with the Greenlight debit card and money app. Greenlight is complimentary with a new or existing U.S. Bank checking account.2

Get step-by-step guidance with cobrowse.

Securely share your screen with a banker and talk through your finances. From setting up a new debit card to setting spending limits – we can do more, together.

Make the leap from employee to owner.

Thinking of starting your own business? Get inspired by this woman’s story: She overcame her fears of perfection and branched out on her own during the pandemic.

Set financial goals for short- and long-term plans.

As you start your career or approach retirement, your short- and long-term financial goals will change. Find out what to focus on each step of the way.

Teach your children about charitable giving.

Encouraging generosity starts with leading by example. Here are six ways to support your family’s efforts to help others and give back.

Celebrate with us.

We’re excited to be celebrating Lunar New Year in person at parades and festivals in your city. We invite you to join us and visit our booth for some fun activities and giveaways.

  • Los Angeles (Monterey Park): Lunar New Year Festival, January 18‑19, 2025
  • Los Angeles (Alhambra): Lunar New Year Festival, February 8, 2025
  • Chicago: 2025 Lunar New Year Festival & Parade, February 9, 2025
  • San Francisco: Chinese New Year Festival & Parade, February 15‑16, 2025
  • Los Angeles (La Verne): Asian American Expo, February 15‑16, 2025
  • Seattle: CIDBIA Lunar New Year Festival, February 22, 2025
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To send and receive money in minutes with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account, and have a United States mobile number registered in your online and mobile banking profile for at least three calendar days. Transactions between enrolled customers typically occur in minutes.  

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    U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking bonus: To be eligible, you or any owner(s) on your new Bank Smartly Checking account cannot have an existing U.S. Bank consumer checking account, had a U.S. Bank consumer checking account in the last 12 months or received other U.S. Bank consumer checking bonus offers within the past 12 months. To receive the bonus, you must open a new U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account with a minimum deposit of $25 either online through the promotional offer web page, in a branch or over the phone from January 7, 2025 through and including April 17, 2025. Your promotional offer will be automatically applied if you open your account through the promotional offer web page, or if opening in a branch or via telephone, must be activated by your banker at account opening. Additionally, you must enroll in the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking within 90 days of opening your account. You must also complete two or more direct deposits within 90 days of opening your account that total: $2,000 to $4,999.99 to earn the $250 bonus, $5,000 to $7,999.99 to earn the $350 bonus, or $8,000 or more to earn the $450 bonus. A direct deposit is an electronic deposit of your paycheck made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network or an electronic deposit of your government benefits, such as Social Security, from your employer or the government. Other electronic deposits or person-to-person payments are not considered a direct deposit. Your checking bonus (“adjusted interest”) will be credited to your new checking account within 30 days following the completion of all the offer requirements. Account must be open and have a positive balance to receive the bonus. Bonus will be reported as interest earned on IRS form 1099-INT, and recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes. Offer may not be combined with any other checking account bonus offers.

    Additional Terms & Conditions: Limit one checking bonus per eligible account. Current U.S. Bank employees are eligible to participate. Offer may not be available if you live outside of the U.S. Bank footprint. Offer not available through Alliance partnerships. Offer not available with Trust Accounts. Other restrictions may apply. All standard account terms, conditions and opening procedures apply. For a comprehensive list of account pricing, terms and policies, see the Your Deposit Account Agreement (PDF) and the Consumer Pricing Information (PDF) disclosure. These documents can be obtained by contacting a U.S. Bank branch or calling 800-872-2657.

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    U.S. Bank customers are eligible to receive the Greenlight Select plan complimentary when an eligible U.S. Bank checking account (excludes Safe Debit and Electronic Transfer accounts) is added as a funding source. You are required to be an authorized transactor on the U.S. Bank account, be at least 18 years of age, and be enrolled in online banking. Your U.S. Bank checking account(s) must be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account for the entirety of the partnership. If your U.S. Bank checking account(s) cease to be the preferred funding source for your Greenlight account or you add a funding source that is not an eligible U.S. Bank checking account, you may be charged a monthly fee by Greenlight. In-app upgrades will result in additional fees. Subject to Greenlight identity verification. See greenlight.com/terms for additional information. Offer subject to change.

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Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice. Visit usbank.com to learn more about U.S. Bank products and services. Mortgage, home equity and credit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association and subject to credit approval. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.