[CA only] Star One Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus

Update 9/15/20: Deal is back with promo code EWAY200

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $200
• Availability: Star One offers membership to individuals who live, work, or attend school in Santa Clara County, as well employees of corporate sponsors, immediate family members* of current Star One members, and Star One Credit Union employees. Update: Alameda County, Merced County, Monterey County, San Benito County, San Joaquin County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, and Stanislaus County, California
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $300+ required
• Additional requirements: Use promo code and open money market account
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Yes
• Credit card funding: Up to $1,000
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: None
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date:April 8, 5 p.m

The Offer

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• Star One Credit Union is offering a bonus of $200 when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Use promo code  EWAY200
  • Open a money market savings account and free checking account
  • Have a direct deposit of at least $300 per month within 60 days of account opening

 

The Fine Print

• $200 bonus is credited to your star one checking account once direct deposit can be verified which may take up to 60 days.
• Only first-time star one members qualify for bonus.
• Promotion not valid if combined with any other offer.
• All new accounts are subject to star one credit approval, account opening procedure, and truth-in-savings account and membership terms, disclosures and fee schedule.
• Fees may reduce earnings.
• Offer does not apply to minor and transfer to minor accounts
• Star one credit union management and staff are not eligible for the bonus.
• Bonus subject to irs reporting.

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Both the checking account and money market account has no monthly fees to worry about

Early Account Termination Fee

There is no early account termination fee

Our Verdict

There is a smaller referral bonus for $120 for new members ($100 for the referrer) and that has no bonus requirements. That might be a better deal for some people that don’t want to deal with a direct deposit or have a friend that will refer them and give them at least $80 of the referrer bonus. Others will prefer this bonus because it’s bigger and there is no need to worry about setting up the referral. We will list both in the best bank bonus page.

Hat tip to ragormack

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