Open Robinhood Account
Robinhood Promotion Details
This is a time-limited promotion from Robinhood. When you open an account with the broker, you’ll receive
a random reward valued between $5 and $200. You can then choose from a rotating list of available companies
and use that reward to buy stock. You don’t need enough money to purchase a full share either, since Robinhood
supports fractional share investing.
The list of companies changes regularly but usually includes around 20 well-known U.S. stocks, such as Apple,
Tesla, and Microsoft. You can sell your free stock or fractional share three days after claiming it, or you can
hold onto it in your Robinhood account and let it grow over time.
Existing Robinhood customers are also eligible for free stock through the referral program. When you refer a
friend, both of you can receive gift stock. You can invite multiple friends and earn up to $1,500 in free stock
each year. Your referrals simply need to sign up, get approved, and link their bank accounts.
Robinhood IRA Bonus
Robinhood IRA Promo Explained
The Robinhood IRA promotion is a matching offer where Robinhood adds 1% of your eligible IRA contributions
to your account. For example, if you are under age 50 and contribute the 2026 annual maximum of $7,000 to a
Robinhood IRA, the broker will add an extra $70 in cash to your IRA.
Is Robinhood giving away free money? In a sense, yes—but there are important rules to follow. One key requirement
is that your IRA contribution amounts must stay in the account for at least five years. If you withdraw them
sooner, Robinhood may reclaim the matching reward. Keep reading for a full explanation of the terms.
Who is Eligible for the Robinhood IRA Promotion?
Both new and current Robinhood customers can take part in the IRA match promotion. Robinhood offers both
Traditional and Roth IRAs, and contributions to either account type qualify for the match. Eligibility for
Roth versus Traditional IRAs depends on IRS income limits and contribution rules.
If you’re unsure which IRA type you qualify for, Robinhood provides comparison tools and income-limit
information during the account setup process to help you choose the right option.
How Does the Robinhood IRA Promotion Work?
Whether you’re already using Robinhood or signing up for the first time, the first step is opening an IRA.
Robinhood allows you to open one Traditional IRA and one Roth IRA. You can do this directly in the app by
tapping the menu icon with the two overlapping rings, as shown in the screenshot below.
Next, make sure you’ve linked an external bank account to your Robinhood profile. This step is essential,
since IRA contributions must come from an external bank account to qualify for the match. Contributions made
from a Robinhood brokerage or spending account do not count toward the promotion.
Once your IRA is open and your external bank account is connected, start making contributions from that bank
account. You can contribute in a single transfer or set up recurring deposits. Whether you contribute the full
annual limit at once or spread contributions throughout the year, you’ll earn a 1% match on the total amount
you contribute.
There’s nothing extra you need to do to receive the match. The bonus cash is added to your IRA automatically,
typically within about one week of each contribution.
How Much Money Can I Make from the Robinhood IRA Promotion?
Funds rolled over from a 401(k) or transferred from another IRA do not qualify for the match. Only new IRA
contributions made from an external bank account are eligible.
According to IRS rules for 2026, the combined annual IRA contribution limit across all IRAs is $7,000 for
individuals under age 50 and $8,000 for those age 50 or older. As a result, the maximum match you can receive
for 2026 is $70 if you’re under 50 and $80 if you’re 50 or older.
5-Year Contribution Holding Period
Each contribution that earns a match must remain in your IRA for five years from the contribution date to
keep the reward. Here’s an example to explain how it works.
Suppose you contribute $5,000 to your Robinhood IRA on January 31, 2026 and receive a $50 match. Your account
later grows to $8,000, and you withdraw $2,000 due to an emergency, leaving a balance of $6,000. Since your
original $5,000 contribution is still in the account, you keep the $50 match. However, if you withdraw or
transfer the remaining balance before January 31, 2028, you would lose the $50 match reward.
Other Details About Robinhood Sign Up Bonus
Robinhood has not listed an official expiration date for the IRA match promotion, meaning it may continue
year after year unless the broker changes the terms.
The IRA match does not count toward your annual IRA contribution limit. Robinhood treats the matching reward
as interest income inside your IRA, and it is not reported on a 1099-INT for the year it is credited.
Robinhood advises consulting a tax professional, noting that the match is generally taxable when IRA
distributions are taken.
(EXPIRED!) Robinhood $500 Promotion
This Robinhood sign up bonus is expired. Previously, new customers who opened and funded a brokerage
account could receive up to $500 in free stock.
Updated on 3/2/2026.
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