[Expired] [TX, Travis County] Star of Texas Credit Union $100 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: Lives, works, worships, or attends school in Travis County.
• Direct deposit required: Yes
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: None
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Star of Texas Credit Union is offering a $100 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  •  Join Us: Visit any Star of Texas Credit Union branch or apply online.
  • Get $25 to Start! At the time of joining, you will receive a $10 Savings deposit to activate your Membership Account + $15 to your Checking
  • Set Up Direct Deposit: Have your paycheck, pension, or government benefits directly deposited into your new account
  • Use Your Debit Card: Make at least (10) purchases with your new Star of Texas Credit Union debit card.
  •  Go Paperless: Enroll in eStatements to keep your account information secure and reduce paper waste.

The Fine Print

• This offer is available to new members only.
• Direct deposit must be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits.
• Debit card transactions must be purchases; ATM withdrawals and transfers do not count.
• The $25 will be credited to your account after successful activation and eligibility of membership account. The remaining $75 bonus will be credited to your account within (30) days after completing all required activities.
• The account must remain open and in good standing for at least (90) days to receive the bonus.
• Limit one bonus per new member and per account.
• The offer is subject to change and may be discontinued at any time without notice.
• Star of Texas Credit Union employees and their immediate families are not eligible for this promotion.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

This account has no monthly fees to worry about.

Early Account Termination Fee

I wasn’t able to find a mention of any EATF in the fee schedule.

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