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Jesse
Jesse (@guest_358718)
February 22, 2017 23:33

Shouldn’t be an issue if I’m in Idaho, should it? It’s about a 30-min drive and it’s on the way to a regular stop for me.

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_358847)
February 23, 2017 08:12

Gonna try to make it there today! I’ll be the DP that I want to see. 🙂

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_359918)
February 24, 2017 20:23

Opened account, but did not receive the $100. The banker did not auto-enroll me into eStatements. Took approximately 14 hours to get my online banking login information and I have since enrolled in eStatements and sent an SM asking about the dividend. (I know about the “Don’t call the bank” article, but I felt this scenario was different).

I opted out of overdraft protection and have not seen an inquiry on Credit Karma, as of yet.

I would not have been able to open an account without working in WA, since I’m an Idaho resident. I personally didn’t lie about working in WA, as the company I work for is based in Spokane, but there was no verification that I actually worked there at the time of signup. They only asked for the company name.

Lastly, there is a $5 “membership fee”. They open a Savings account and you must deposit at least $5 in order to create a checking account. So realistically, you need $505 in order to qualify for the bonus.

I’ll report back if/when I get the bonus.

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_359960)
February 24, 2017 22:11

Follow-up: SM got me the $100 bonus within an hour. The branch that you signed up at has to pay out.

Austin
Austin (@guest_358490)
February 22, 2017 16:22

Might wanna put Eastern WA in the title. All their branches are in eastern wa, but I’m guessing a lot of your WA readers would be in the Seattle area (west)

Shawn
Shawn (@guest_359391)
February 24, 2017 00:47

The membership page states anyone who lives, worships, works, attends school in WA state can join, so ALL of WA state not just eastern part.

https://www.gesa.com/about-gesa/membership

Vincent Knights
Vincent Knights (@guest_358459)
February 22, 2017 15:21

A $500 minimum deposit is now required and the expiration date has been replaced with language about “limited time only.”

Jesse
Jesse (@guest_359263)
February 23, 2017 20:04

https://www.gesa.com/new-year-savings

“1. A $100 incentive will be paid to members who open a new Gesa checking account. Member must enroll in Online or Mobile Banking to qualify. $500 minimum initial deposit required to receive the incentive. Incentive will be paid as a dividend at time of account opening. Only one $100 incentive per member. Member must not have had a Gesa checking account within the last 90 days. If the account is closed within 180 days, an early closure fee of $20 will apply. For a limited time only. Please contact a Member Service Associate for additional information.”