[KS, Educators Only] Credit Union of America $200 Checking Bonus

Update 1/15/22: Also a link for healthcare workers. The $100 Amazon Giftcard no longer available.

Update 6/6/21: Now comes with a $100 Amazon gift card. Hat tip to G

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $200
• Availability: Kansas, must also work in education
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
• Additional requirements: None
• Hard/soft pull: Hard pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: One
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer: Educators | Healthcare

• Credit Union of America is offering a bonus of $200 when you receive a direct deposit of $500 or more within 90 days of account opening

The Fine Print

• Limited time offer valid for CUA members working in the field of education in Kansas.
• One offer per household, minimum $500 direct deposit within 90 days of account opening required.
• Incentives subject to taxation, offer subject to change.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Core account has no monthly fees to worry about.

Early Account Termination Fee

Couldn’t find any mention of an early account termination fee in the fee schedule.

Our Verdict

Nice bonus, it’s a shame it’s only open to those who are educators in Kansas. Obviously need to know if it’s a hard or soft pull.

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