What makes this credit card offer different
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PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus — Up to $250
Sign up for PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus and earn up to $250 in bonus rewards.
Bonus Tiers
| Deposit | Bonus |
|---|---|
| $1,000+ | $250 |
Qualifying Period
Within 3 billing cycles (approximately 3 months) of account opening
Payout
Within 90 days
Requirements
- ✓$1,000+ in purchases during first 3 billing cycles
- ✓Must qualify for minimum credit line of $500
- ✓$1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
- ✓$1,000 in purchases within first 3 months
- ✓$1,000 minimum in purchases within the first 3 months
- ✓Minimum $1,000 in purchases within first 3 billing cycles
- ✓Minimum credit line of $500
- ✓$1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months after account opening
- ✓Open a new PNC Cash Rewards Visa Credit Card account
- ✓Make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
- ✓Minimum $1,000 in purchases within first 3 months
- ✓Make $1,000 or more in purchases within the first 3 months following account opening
- ✓Minimum $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
- ✓Open an account
- ✓Minimum credit line of $500 required to qualify
- ✓Minimum $500 credit line
- ✓Open account
- ✓Make $1,000 or more in purchases during the first 3 months following account opening
Restrictions
- ⚠New customers only
- ⚠Only one new account opening bonus per customer per product within a 24-month period
- ⚠Available to residents of states where PNC branches are located
- ⚠Minimum $500 credit line required
- ⚠One new account opening bonus per customer per product within 24-month period
- ⚠Available only to residents of PNC Bank operating states
- ⚠Minimum $5,000 credit line required
- ⚠Must qualify for a minimum credit line of $500
- ⚠Minimum credit line of $500 required
- ⚠Must apply through PNC.com
- ⚠Card only available in states where PNC Bank operates
- ⚠Available only to residents of states where PNC branches are located
- ⚠One bonus per customer per product within 24 months
- ⚠Available in select states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX
- ⚠New account only
- ⚠Available in select states only: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX
- ⚠One per product per customer within 24 months
- ⚠Minimum credit line of $500
- ⚠One per customer per product within 24 months
Fees
- $0 annual fee
- No annual fee
- Bonus paid as statement credit
- Cash back capped at $8,000 combined annual purchases in bonus categories (4% gas, 3% dining, 2% groceries)
- After $8,000 cap, earn 1% on all purchases
- Must apply directly through PNC.com, PNC Bank branch, or 1-800-762-5684
- Rewards never expire as long as account is open
- Card available only in states where PNC has banking locations
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months (transfers must be made within 90 days of opening)
- The term 'purchases' does not include cash advances or balance transfers
- Available only to PNC bank customers in service areas
- Bonus paid as a statement credit
- 0% intro APR for 15 months on qualifying balance transfers made within first 90 days (then 18.49%-28.49%)
- 4% balance transfer fee applies for first 90 days (then 5%)
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- Earn 4% cash back on gas, 3% on dining, 2% on groceries on first $8,000 combined annually, then 1% on all other purchases
- 0% intro APR for first 15 months on qualifying balance transfers made within 90 days of opening
- Card must be approved with minimum credit line of $500
- Must apply through PNC.com to be eligible for this offer
- Available to residents of states where PNC Banks are located
- Must qualify for a minimum credit line of $500
- Available to residents of states where PNC Bank is located
- Minimum qualifying credit line of $500
- Cash back can be redeemed as statement credit or direct deposit to eligible PNC account
- Balance transfer 0% APR for 15 months when transferred within 90 days (4% fee first 90 days, then 5%)
- Cash back earns: 4% gas, 3% dining, 2% groceries (first $8,000 combined annually), 1% all other purchases
- Cell phone protection up to $800 when charged to card
- Cash back can be redeemed as statement credit or deposited into qualifying PNC account
- Minimum $25 redemption required
- Bonus is credited as a statement credit
ExpiredOffer expired May 14, 2026
Last updated October 15, 2026
How to evaluate PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus
Before applying, compare the welcome bonus against the annual fee, minimum spend, rewards currency, and issuer eligibility rules for repeat cardholders.
Qualification checklist
Timing
- Qualifying period
- Within 3 billing cycles (approximately 3 months) of account opening
- Payout timeline
- Within 90 days
How to qualify
- $1,000+ in purchases during first 3 billing cycles
- Must qualify for minimum credit line of $500
- $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months
- $1,000 in purchases within first 3 months
Common pitfalls
- New customers only
- Only one new account opening bonus per customer per product within a 24-month period
- Available to residents of states where PNC branches are located
- Minimum $500 credit line required
What makes this offer different
Bonus value versus similar offers
The sign-up bonus is below the current nearby $5,000 median, so the requirements and any referral or portal stack matter more.
Requirement clarity
Credolix has extracted 4 requirements for this offer, so compare the bonus against the actual steps rather than the headline payout alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus expire?
PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus expires on May 14, 2026.
How long do I have to qualify for PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus?
The qualifying period listed for PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus is Within 3 billing cycles (approximately 3 months) of account opening.
When does PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus pay out?
The payout timeline listed for PNC Cash Rewards Visa Bonus is Within 90 days.
