Public sign-up bonus
New account, deposit $20. Expected value around $8–$12.
The numbers
$3–$70
avg $10
$20
No hold required
Instant
The real math
How to claim it
Open new Public.com account through referral and deposit $20+. Receive a random free slice of stock valued $3–$70.
Available in: US.
Age requirement: 18+.
When this bonus makes sense
Trading-app sign-up bonuses work well if you were planning to open a brokerage account anyway, or if you want a low-stakes way to experiment with stocks or fractional shares. The minimum deposit requirements are usually small ($10–$1,000), and you can sell any bonus stock and withdraw to your bank after a brief holding period.
When to skip it
Skip if you already have an active account at this brokerage — referral bonuses almost always require new accounts only. Also skip if the platform doesn't offer the asset class you actually want to invest in; switching brokerages for $10 of free stock isn't worth the friction of moving assets later.
Easy entry — low minimum, no hold. Good for stacking with Robinhood since both can be opened by same person.
How to maximize this bonus
Stack with other no-hold trading bonuses (Robinhood + Public + Moomoo) using small slices of capital. Brokerages don't care whether you have accounts elsewhere, so you can claim multiple bonuses from different platforms in the same week.
Frequently asked about Public
What is the Public sign-up bonus worth?
Public pays between $3 and $70, with a realistic average of $10.
What's the effective APR on the Public bonus?
The Public bonus is treated as "instant" — there's no meaningful hold period, so the effective APR concept doesn't apply. You can claim the bonus and withdraw shortly after.
Is the Public bonus taxable?
Yes. Sign-up bonuses are typically treated as miscellaneous income by the IRS and must be reported on your tax return. Public will issue a 1099-INT or 1099-MISC if your earnings exceed $10. At a 22% federal bracket, the after-tax value of a $10 bonus is roughly $8.
Can I stack the Public bonus with bonuses from other brokerages?
Yes — brokerages don't restrict opening accounts at competitors. You can hold a Public bonus alongside Robinhood, Webull, Moomoo, Public, SoFi, and others. Use the Stack Planner to find the optimal combination for your available capital.
Ready to claim the Public bonus?
All terms apply at Public. Read their full disclosure before opening an account.
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