[Expired][OH] Telhio Credit Union $250 Checking Bonus

Deal has ended, view more bank account bonuses by clicking here. 

Update 7/18/26: Deal is back until 7/31/26. New promo code is BERWICK250. Requires direct deposit now. 

Update 7/20/24: Extended to 9/1/24 with new promo code “FAIR250” and bonus is now $250

Update 3/3/24: Deal is back with promo code EAST24.

Update 2/4/23: Deal is back with promo code 90YEARS. Hat tip to reader Scott

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $200
• Availability: Must lives, works, worships, or goes to school in Central and Southwest Ohio
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
• Additional requirements:
• Hard/soft pull:  New datapoints say soft pull
• ChexSystems: Yes
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: $6, avoidable
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: 7/31/2023

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Telhio Credit Union is offering a $250 checking bonus when you open a new Basic, Choice, or Prime Checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Use promo code BERWICK250
  • Enroll in e-statements
  • Make 5 debit card purchases
  • Receive at least $500 in eligible direct deposits

The Fine Print

• Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in Central and Southwest Ohio. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity. Offer for new Telhio Checking Accounts only. Basic, Choice, or Prime checking account must be opened at the Telhio Credit Union Grandview branch or online at telhio.org. Offer postcard must be presented at time of opening. Must use promo code GRAND23. To qualify for $200 cash back, must enroll in e-statements and make 5 debit transactions within 45 days of checking account open date. Open date must be before 7/31/2023. Bonus cash back will be deposited within 90 days of account opening. Offer may be amended or suspended at any time.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Basic checking has a $6 monthly fee. This is waived if you maintain an average balance of $300 in all of your accounts, or have at least one direct deposit a month

Early Account Termination Fee

Our Verdict

Shame about the hard pull, but if you don’t care about that then this is a really good bonus and easy to meet the requirements for. We will add this to our list of the best checking promotions.

Hat tip to reader Scott S

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