Star One Credit Union $120 Checking Bonus + $60 Per Referral, No Bonus Requirements [Santa Clara, CA only]

Bonus is back, but you’re now restricted to referring a maximum of four people.

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• 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
• Direct deposit required: No
• Additional requirements: None
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• Credit card funding: Up to $1,000
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: None listed
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Receive a sign up bonus of $120 when somebody refers you to be a new member of Star One Credit Union and you open a new checking account. Person who refers you will also receive $60 (no limit on referrals) as part of their celebration for their 60th anniversary.

 

The Fine Print

• The bonus will be deposited into your Money Market Savings Account upon verification that a new Membership and a
  Checking account have been established. Bonus is subject to IRS reporting. Minor and transfer to minor accounts not
  eligible for bonus. Star One Credit Union staff not eligible for the bonus
• Minimum deposit of $50 required to establish a new Membership account. Minimum $100 deposit to open a Checking
  account. Existing and previous Star One members do not qualify as new members
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Referral

You need somebodies Full Name & E-mail address to refer them you also need to fill out the referral form, feel free to share your details in the comments.

Avoiding Fees

Star One Credit Union offers a free checking account that qualifies for this deal, there is also no early account termination fee.

Our Verdict

Previously this bonus was for $120 and $60 per referral you receive. Great bonus if you live in the service area as there are no requirements and you can fund with a credit card. As always, feel free to share your referrals in the comments below. We’ve added this to our best bank bonus page.

Thanks to reader Tele for letting us know about this increased bonus, you can find his referral details by clicking here.

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