[Expired] [MD only] First Financial Federal Credit Union $100 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: MD only
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $25+
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: October 31, 2020

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• First Financial Federal Credit Union is offering a bonus of up to $100 when you open a new checking account (they also donate $50 to charity). Bonus is broken down as follows:
  • $50 when you become a member
  • $50 when you set up a checking account with direct deposit of $25 or more
  • You can also get an additional $50 for setting up a loan

The Fine Print

• Existing members are ineligible for this offer.
• $50 reward given for new Regular Member Accounts, including Teen accounts, opened between 10/1/20 – 10/31/20. Additional $50 reward given to members that join and open a primary checking account during October, and receive at least one ACH direct deposit to checking of $25 or more by 12/31/20.
• Additional $50 reward given to members that join and receive an eligible loan during October. Membership eligibility required. $5 opening deposit required.
• Promotion excludes Health Savings (HSA), Business, Trust, Representative Payee, Custodial, Kids Club, and other special accounts; and employees and volunteers.
• Member must be in good standing on 1/15/21 in order to receive reward(s). Eligibility is determined by First Financial FCU. Maximum reward of $150 per member during the promotional period.
• Not all electronic deposits are processed via ACH (i.e. payroll deduction). First Financial FCU does not control how deposits are processed
• . Offer is for a limited time only and is subject to change without notice.
• Terms and conditions apply. In accordance with applicable regulations, reward(s) are subject to reporting on IRS Form 1099-INT.
• Charitable donations are made on behalf of First Financial and are not tax deductible by the member.
• Consult your tax advisor with questions. Insured by NCUA.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Checking  account has no monthly fees to worry about

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule.

Our Verdict

Need to know if this is a hard or soft pull. This different to the First Financial Federal Credit Union in NJ.

Hat tip to reader Greg

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