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Matt
Matt (@guest_497542)
October 20, 2017 15:16

Interesting data point:

I opened the account when I was interning in CA this summer, and moved back to the east coast within a few months. I just sent a message asking why the bonus hasn’t posted and was told…

“Since you work for [redacted] I updated the code to the member company code, which is [redacted], and is valid regardless of the state that you live in, so the bonus should post soon.”

There was no verification that I work for said company, anyone can claim they work for a CA company and apparently be valid for this.

borntobehermit
borntobehermit (@guest_476307)
September 13, 2017 11:38

I applied last week and it went pending. Then I got a call from a CSR for additional information. She asked me about all different bank accounts I had opened in the last 6 months or so (Santander, Capital One, M&T, Ally, Alliant, Northpointe, Citibank). I told her that I have always dealt with large banks in the past, and they don’t always have their customer’s best interest in mind. A friend advised me to work with credit unions. I first opened Alliant account, which I think that it is great, but it is not local, so I wanted to work with a local CU, if I needed to talk face-to-face or go to the branch.
She also asked me about my working status (I told her that I quit my job – as employee – in May, and now I am working on a project with my own company that I opened 10 years ago).
She asked me if I was able to meet the DD requirements for the bonus, and I told her that I thought so.
Then she said that she was going to call back with a decision about my application.
I eventually got a ‘Welcome to Tech CU’ email later in the day.
It wasn’t a warm and fuzzy phone call. But it wasn’t too difficult. I decided to be fairly honest with my answers and roll the dice.
Opening too many bank accounts in a short period of time may look suspicious, but it is also true that you don’t get to know banks unless you work with them, and i only had Bank of America and Wells Fargo for 20 years.
Anyway, so far so good. We’ll see how it goes moving forward.

sam
sam (@guest_476323)
September 13, 2017 11:59

I opened an acct with them a couple years ago and they sent me those stupid more information requested emails too after charging my cc the opening deposit. I ignored, then like 5 days in asked what they needed. Wait. Suddenly 2 weeks go by oops…guess account was open. I was out of state for them (they allowed at the time) and got the bonus then closed no issue. lol

Dan
Dan (@guest_426294)
June 23, 2017 14:07

I recently applied and was approved via email. I set up my login/password. I set up direct deposit & bill pay.

Next day, I received an email asking for me to call Tech CU and provide additional information. I called and was asked why there were so many inquiries on my Chex. I had set up 4 accounts in May. I said that I like to keep my money in separate accounts. They accepted it and I assume I am good to go. Direct deposit & bill pay haven’t been set up yet but the phone rep went over the requirements to get the bonus so I assume I’ll get it when I fulfill them.

JASON
JASON (@guest_302004)
October 1, 2016 02:38

I’m in NY, account opened on 7/25, ACH $500 transfer from Citi Bank, Deposit New Acct Bonus $100 and Deposit ACH Bonus $50 posted on 9/30 into saving account, not showing available yet.

I also referred my Dad to apply for the account after Tech CU updated the term to limit to CA, got two emails so far said they’d like to speak to my Dad in regard of his account application. Will call back on next Monday to see whether that will still be able to open up the account under the new terms.

JASON
JASON (@guest_302005)
October 1, 2016 02:39

added: ACH $500 transfer from Citi Bank on 9/14, so the total of $150 bonus posted in two weeks.

Jason
Jason (@guest_306554)
October 14, 2016 16:22

Received emails 5 times plus one call from Tech CU today for my Dad’s application, as expected he is not eligible for the bonus as it’s only limited to CA. However, he can still have his account open. The rep over the phone did ask the reason why seeing so many inquiries on Chex report, however that is not a denial. It looks to me that they still want more customers but just that giving away the bonus to too many new customers can hurt them and they really like those who will be long term customers, that’s why my bonus (before terms changed) is pending till January 2017, a total of 6 months from account opening.

I don’t think the bonus will become nationwide again but if they don’t care about too many inquires I think you can still apply for it, even not in CA. At least it can be tested for direct deposit for other banks/ credit union.

David
David (@guest_296643)
September 19, 2016 09:41

These guys are douchebags. I wouldn’t bank with them even if I lived in California.

Anon
Anon (@guest_295937)
September 16, 2016 11:48

California is after all the best state of America.

sam
sam (@guest_295664)
September 15, 2016 19:59

At least the bank is making their terms clear!

Jason
Jason (@guest_295581)
September 15, 2016 15:58

I opened up the account in late July, just helped my father applied one, not sure if they’ll let it through, will advise.

Bayguy
Bayguy (@guest_295566)
September 15, 2016 15:35

How sensitive is this bank to MO deposits.

Cashback Pal
Cashback Pal (@guest_295526)
September 15, 2016 13:53

If I’m not mistaken, they’ve also changed duration for bonus funds freeze from 6 months to 9 months.