Service Credit Union $100 Referral Bonus For Both Parties

Update 2/2/23: Extended until 3/31/23.

Update 1/8/23: Extended until 1/31/2023.

Update 11/2/22: Deal is back and valid until 12/31/22. Not as good as when no direct deposit was needed. Hat tip to Chase-ing UR Points

Update 8/15/20: Looks like this program will be ending 8/21 according to a customer service rep. Previously we have listed this as MA/NH only but it works nationwide if you join ACC first. There are a number of datapoints of claw backs for the people doing the referring, so keep that risk in mind. Best if you get somebody you know to refer you if possible.

Update 7/16/20: Looks like anybody can sign up by joining the ACC first. I’ll keep MA/NH in the title so there isn’t too many applications at once.

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: MA, NH only. It’s actually available nationwide if you join the ACC (free to join) first
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+ within 60 days
• Additional requirements: Use referral
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Can fund up to $249 with a credit card
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: None listed
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: December 31st, 2020 12/31/22

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Service credit union is offering a bonus of $100 to both parties when a new member is referred and the following requirements are completed:
  • Open a new dividend or everyday checking account
  • Have direct deposits totaling at least $500 into the account within 60 days of opening

The Fine Print

• In order to qualify for the $100 referral promotion, referrer must have a Service Credit Union checking account.
• Referred friend (referee) must be a member of Service Credit Union or eligible for membership with at least $5 in a primary savings account, must open a checking account with Service Credit Union, and must have direct deposit totaling at least $500 into the new checking account within 60 days of opening.
• Referee must qualify for Service Credit Union membership in order to open the account.
• Once all criteria are met, $100 will be deposited to the referrer’s checking account and the referee’s checking account.
• There is no limit to the number of referrals members may make.
• If the total of gifts received equals $600 or more in a taxable year, the credit union will issue referring member a 1099-MISC. The credit union will issue on behalf of the referee a 1099-INT for the $100 as income.
• Promotion runs from 06/22/2020 to 12/31/2020 and is subject to change or be canceled at any time.

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

The everyday checking account has no monthly fees to worry about.

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find any early account termination fee in the fee schedule.

Our Verdict

They have offered a similar deal last year, but no direct deposit was required. This credit union also has a 3% APY account with no requirements on balances up to $3,000 and the share savings account offers 5% APY on balances up to $500. I will add this to the best bank bonuses because of those high APY accounts.  Feel free to share your referrals in the comments below.

Hat tip to Chase-ing UR points

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