Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount:Â $600
- Availability: live, work, worship, or attend school in any of the following counties, you’re eligible for membership: Autauga, Baldwin, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Coffee, Colbert, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Geneva, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston
- Direct deposit required:Â Yes, $1,000+ per month for three monthsÂ
- Additional requirements:Â See below
- Hard/soft pull:Â Unknown
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding:Â Unknown
- Monthly fees:Â None
- Early account termination fee:Â Unknown
- Household limit:Â None
- Expiration date:Â June 30, 2025
Contents
The Offer
- Avadian Credit Union is offering a bonus of up to $600 when you open a new checking account with promo code 2Q5CKGPROMO.
- Earn $400 when you open a Choice or ChoicePlus+ Checking account and (1) make 10 debit card transactions2 per month for three consecutive months after your open date and (2) sign up for e-Statements within three months.
- Earn an additional $200 when (1) you switch your direct deposit to Avadian using ClickSWITCH in online banking and (2) make direct deposits of at least $1,000 per month for three consecutive months.
The Fine Print
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
This account has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is any EATF.
Our Verdict
We don’t have any information on this credit union so share your experiences in the comment below.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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