Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $100
Availability: You or someone you know is eligible to join if you live or work in Maine and meet one of the following criteria
Live or work in Cumberland, Kennebec, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, or York County.
A current or retired employee of the public sector, including local, state, county, or federal governments
A current or retired member of the armed services, National Guard, or reserves.
Anyone living in the same residence as an individual who is a member or is eligible to become a member.
Direct deposit required: Yes, net pay
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: Unknown
Household limit: None
Expiration date: None
The Offer
cPort Credit Union is offering a $100 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Receive a new direct deposit of net pay into your account within 60 days
The Fine Print
To be eligible you must start a new direct deposit of net pay into your account within 60 days. Terms and conditions subject to change.
Bonus will be deposited within ten business days of your direct deposit.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
Basic cPort Credit Union Checking Account has no monthly fees.
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find a fee schedule so unsure if there is any EATF.
Our Verdict
Relatively small bonus and not much known about this bank, if you go for this bonus then share your experiences below.
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