Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $200
Availability: IN only
Direct deposit required: Yes, $200+
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
Expiration date: None listed
The Offer
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union is offering a $200 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Receive a direct deposit of $200+
The Fine Print
Offer Card or online form must be completed to receive offer.
To receive the $200 direct deposit bonus, have your direct deposit of a minimum of $200 made to your Notre Dame FCU checking account.
Your direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Bonuses are considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT (or Form 1042-S, if applicable).
Bonus will be awarded the first week of the month following 30 days of completing requirements.
If the checking account is closed by the Member or Notre Dame FCU within six months after deposit bonus, we will deduct the bonus amount for that account at closing.
All new memberships subject to normal policy outlined in membership agreement.
Offer may change at any time.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
There is a free checking account with no fees.
Early Account Termination Fee
Account must be kept open for six months otherwise bonus is forfeit.
Our Verdict
Might be able to sign up in more states, if you try let us know below. No datapoints on hard/soft pull or direct deposit requirements unfortunately.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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