[CA, Select Counties] Valley Strong Credit Union $250 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Update 3/15/25: Available again. Hat tip to ShawntheShawn

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $250
• Availability: Must be a resident of Tulare, San Joaquin and Solano Counties
• Direct deposit required: Optional
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Can fund up to $150 with a credit card
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Valley Strong Credit Union is offering a $250 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Open a new checking account (with a starting amount of $25).
  • Direct deposit to your Valley Strong account OR an average of 12 credit and/or debit transactions per month for 90 days.
  • A Valley Strong debit card.

The Fine Print

• New accounts must be open and in good standing for 90 calendar days.
• Payment will be made automatically to the qualifying account by direct deposit on or around the 91st day after the new account is opened.
• Taxes due are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Valley Strong Credit Union will report to state and federal agencies as required by applicable law.
• This offer cannot be combined with other offers.
• Must be a resident of Tulare, San Joaquin and Solano Counties.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

They offer a free checking account with no monthly fees.

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is any EATF.

Our Verdict

Shame it’s restricted to so few counties, this is a fantastic bonus that is worth doing and we will add it to our best bank account bonuses.

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