[FL only] Velocity Community Credit Union $100 Checking Bonus

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: FL only
  • I live, work, worship, or attend school in Palm Beach County, FL.
  • I am eligible through an immediate family member who is eligible to join.
  • I am eligible through a Velocity Community CU Business Partner
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,000+
• Additional requirements: None 
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown 
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown 
• Monthly fees: None 
• Early account termination fee: Unknown 
• Household limit: None 
• Expiration date: August 31, 2025 

The Offer

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• Velocity Community Credit Union is offering a $100 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements: 
  • Receive a direct deposit of at least $1,000+ per month

The Fine Print

• ) To qualify, the new member must open a checking account with a direct deposit of at least $1,000.00 per month payable to the account holder within 90 days of opening the membership.
• Account opening bonus of $100 will be paid to the new checking account after the direct deposit has been posted to the new account.
• Direct Deposit of at least $750 automatically qualifies you for free MemberPLUS checking; member-level checking has a small monthly fee.
• Must not have held the account type at VCCU in the previous 12-months.
• Must be 18 years or older. Visit our website at https://www.velocitycommunity.org/checking-savings/checking/ for more details on our checking accounts.
• Promotion ends August 31, 2025.
• 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. 

Early Account Termination Fee

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

Our Verdict

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