Offer at a glance
Maximum bonus amount: $100
Availability: UT
Direct deposit required: No
Additional requirements: 10 debit card transactions, use promo code
Hard/soft pull: Unknown
ChexSystems: Unknown
Credit card funding: Unknown
Monthly fees: None
Early account termination fee: $25, six months
Household limit: None listed
Expiration date: None listed
The Offer
Ascent Credit Union is offering a $100 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
Use promo code NEW100
Complete 10 transactions within the first 30 days
The Fine Print
Offer valid for new members only.
Must not have been a primary account owner within the last 12 months.
$100 will be deposited to the account within 6 to 8 weeks after opening if transaction requirements are met.
Limited time offer.
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 debit checking account with no monthly fees
Early Account Termination Fee
According to the fee schedule there is an EATF of $25 if the account is closed within 6 months of account opening.
Our Verdict
Looks like a good bonus with no direct deposit required.
Hat tip to reader Bockrr
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