Update 1/2/24: Looks like you need to manually request the debit card in at least some instances. You can check under ‘manage cards’ and if it shows ‘No cards were found, please contact your financial institution for information on applying for a card’ then you’ll need to request one. Hat tip to Eric
Update: People are reporting receiving this as a FB ad, so likely not targeted. I’d recommend copying and pasting the offer URL so they cant see you’ve been redirected from this site.
Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $300
Availability: Nationwide?
Direct deposit required: $500+ per month, optional see below
Additional requirements: 3 bill pays per month + eStatements, optional see below.
Hard/soft pull: Soft
Credit card funding: Up to $500
Monthly fees: $8, avoidable
Early account termination fee: None listed
Expiration date: 12/31/23
The Offer
Open a new premier eChecking account with NASA Federal Credit Union and receive a sign up bonus of $300 when you do the following:
establishing a $500 minimum monthly recurring direct deposit for 3 consecutive months and
making at least 15 debit card purchases (pin or signature) for 3 consecutive months, all within 120 days of account opening
The Fine Print
$300 checking bonus requires opening a Premier eChecking account between 12/11/2023 and 12/31/2023, establishing a $500 minimum monthly recurring direct deposit for 3 consecutive months and making at least 15 debit card purchases (pin or signature) for 3 consecutive months, all within 120 days of account opening. In order to receive bonus, account must be in good standing.
Only one bonus will be paid per member and offer is non-transferable.
$300 will be credited to the primary applicant’s savings account on file, 120 days from account opening.
Recipient is solely responsible for any personal tax liability arising out of this incentive.
Membership savings account with $5 opening balance is required.
All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them
Avoiding Fees
ePremier Checking Account $8 Monthly Fee
The monthly fee on this account is waived if you have a direct deposit or active online BillPay+ with eStatements.
Early Account Termination Fee
I wasn’t able to find any early account termination fee in their fee schedule.
Our Verdict
Terms say that it’s not transferable, so I assume it’s a targeted offer. As this seems to be open to everybody and much better than the previous $125 bonus I’d recommend doing this offer. I expect it to be popular so I’d probably sign up sooner rather than later to avoid the offer being pulled. We will add this to our list of the best bank account bonuses.
Useful posts regarding bank bonuses:
A Beginners Guide To Bank Account Bonuses
Bank Account Quick Reference Table (Spreadsheet) (very useful for sorting bonuses by different parameters)
PSA: Don’t Call The Bank
Introduction To ChexSystems
Banks & Credit Unions That Are ChexSystems Inquiry Sensitive
What Banks & Credit Unions Do/Don’t Pull ChexSystems?
How To Use Our Direct Deposit Page For Bank Bonuses Page
Common Bank Bonus Misconceptions + Why You Should Give Them A Go
How Many Bank Accounts Can I Safely Open Within A Year For Bank Bonus Purposes?
Affiliate Links & Bank Bonuses – We Won’t Be Using Them
Complete List Of Ways To Close Bank Accounts At Each Bank
Banks That Allow/Don’t Allow Out Of State Checking Applications
Bank Bonus Posting Times