[Expired] [IA only] First Federal Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Optional

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $200
• Availability: Membership is open to all that live, work, or worship in Linn, Dickinson, Clay and Buena Vista counties in Iowa
• Direct deposit required: No, optional
• Additional requirements:  See below
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: None
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee:
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: None

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• First Federal Credit Union is offering a bonus of $200 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Set up a direct deposit or $300 or more Use your debit card to make 10 debit card purchases of $10+ (this info was on the mailer sent out)

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

Wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is an EATF or not.

Our Verdict

Seems like a great deal as no direct deposit is required and there is also no monthly fee to worry about. We will be adding this to our list of the best checking account bonuses.

Hat tip to reader Tim B

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