Update 8/10/25: Bonus now $350. Hat tip to reader Bockrr
Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount:$350
- Availability:Must Live, work or worship in either San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino counties
- Direct deposit required: Yes, $250+ within 60 days
- Additional requirements: See below
- Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: None/cash advance in branch
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: Six months, bonus forfeit
- Household limit: None
- Expiration date: 9/30/24
Contents
The Offer
- Frontwave Credit Union is offering a $350 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
- Enroll in eStatements
- Set up recurring external direct deposits or ACH transfers totaling $1,000 or more
The Fine Print
- To receive the $350 bonus, open new Frontwave Checking and Savings accounts within the same day (subject to approval), enroll in e-statements, and set up recurring external direct deposits or ACH transfers totaling $1,000 or more.
- The $1,000 must post within a single calendar month and within 90 days of account opening. (Example: Two $500 paychecks within the same month qualifies.)
- Transfers between Frontwave accounts do not qualify.
- 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
If the account is closed within six months the bonus is forfeit
Our Verdict
Previous best bonus was $100. You can open online now as well which is nice.
Hat tip to John C
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