Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $250
Availability: Texas Residents: Join the Texas Consumer Council (TXCC) at no cost to become a UHCU member
Direct deposit required: Yes, two direct deposits of $500+
Additional requirements: None
Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Up to $5,000 None
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: $10, 90 days
Household limit: None
Expiration date: January 31, 2024
The Offer
United Heritage Credit Union is offering a $250 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements within the first 90 days:
make 20 debit card purchases (excluding ATMs)
set up two direct deposits of $500+
opt in to e-Statements
The Fine Print
$250 bonus may be taxable interest. Bonus is paid 30 days after the 90-day promotional period.
Must use debit card 20 times over 90-day promotional period, ATM transactions excluded. Must opt-in to e-Statements and set up direct deposit with a minimum of two $500 direct deposits conducted during 90-day promotional period.
Offer valid for online account openings only.
Business accounts not eligible.
Offer not valid for existing UHCU members.
Membership required. Federally Insured by NCUA.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
Monthly Fees
Freedom checking has no monthly fees to worry about.
Early Account Termination Fee
$10 fee if closed within 90 days.
Our Verdict
We will add this to our list of the best bank account bonuses. Shame that credit card funding is no longer possible.
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