[IA] Community Choice Credit Union $411 Checking Bonus

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $411
• Availability: IA
• Direct deposit required: Yes, three direct deposits totaling $5,000 within 90 days 
• Additional requirements: eStatements & order debit card
• Hard/soft pull: Hard pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: None listed
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Community Choice Credit Union is offering a $411 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Make at least 3 direct deposits totaling $5,000 within 90 days
  • Enroll in eStatements
  • Get a personalized debit card

The Fine Print

• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

This account has no monthly fees to worry about. 

Early Account Termination Fee

I didn’t see any mention of any EATF in the fee schedule. 

Our Verdict

Shame that it’s a hard pull unfortunately, but probably still worth doing if you’re eligible. 

Hat tip to reader D S

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