Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $300
Availability: persons who live and work in the entire cities of Littleton NC, Weldon NC, Aurelian Springs NC, Airlie NC, Halifax NC, Arcola NC, Hollister NC, Brinkleyville NC, Heathsville NC, Tillery NC, Enfield NC, Scotland Neck NC, Whitakers NC, Castalia NC, Red Oak NC, Dortches NC, Leggett NC, Wrendale NC, Speed NC, Nashville NC, Rocky Mount NC, West Edgecombe NC, Woodcrest Park NC, Tarboro NC
Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,000+
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: None
Household limit: None
Expiration date: None
The Offer
Coastal Credit Union is offering a $300 bonus when you open a Go Green Checking account and complete the following requirements:
Have direct deposit totaling at least $1000 within the first 60 days
The Fine Print
You can receive only one new checking account opening-related bonus every two years from the last time you received one and only one bonus per account.
To receive the bonus: 1) Open a Go Green Checking account, which are subject to approval; AND 2) Have your direct deposit made to this account within 60 days of account opening with a cumulative total of at least $1,000.
Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck from your employer. Person to Person payments are not considered a direct deposit.
We’ll deposit the bonus in your savings account, referred to as your Primary Share, within 30 days following all qualifications being met.
To receive this bonus, the enrolled account must not be closed or restricted at the time of payout. Employees of Coastal Credit Union and its affiliates are not eligible for this offer. Bonus is considered dividends.
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
Account needs to be open when bonus posts.
Our Verdict
Need to know if it’s a hard or soft pull to open. If anybody signs up please share your experiences in the comments below.
Hat tip to reader librarian
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