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Offer at a glance
- Maximum bonus amount: $300
- Availability: Can apply via FFA but out of state applications will be denied. UT only
- Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
- Additional requirements: None
- Hard/soft pull: Unknown
- ChexSystems: Unknown
- Credit card funding: Unknown
- Monthly fees: None
- Early account termination fee: Bonus forfeit, six months
- Household limit: None listed
- Expiration date: None listed
Contents
The Offer
- UCCU is offering a $300 checking bonus when you open a new elevated checking account and complete the following requirements:
- Receive a direct deposit of $500+
The Fine Print
- Financing is subject to UCCU membership and underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify.
- Direct deposit must be new to UCCU and requires at least one electronic monthly direct deposit of $500 or more
- . If the account is closed within six months of receiving the incentive, UCCU may debit the $300 from the account at the time of closing.
- Limited time offer subject to change at any time and without notice.
- Membership required based on eligibility.
- All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
Elevated checking has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
Bonus forfeit if closed within six months
Our Verdict
Feel free to share experiences in comments below, I wouldn’t try unless you live in footprint.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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