Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $411
- Availability: IA
- Direct deposit required: Yes, three direct deposits totaling $5,000 within 90 days
- Additional requirements: eStatements & order debit card
- Hard/soft pull: Hard pull
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: None listed
- Household limit: None listed
- Expiration date: None listed
The Offer
- Community Choice Credit Union is offering a $411 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
- Make at least 3 direct deposits totaling $5,000 within 90 days
- Enroll in eStatements
- Get a personalized debit card
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 didn’t see any mention of any EATF in the fee schedule.
Our Verdict
Shame that it’s a hard pull unfortunately, but probably still worth doing if you’re eligible.
Hat tip to reader D S
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