[Expired] [TX] EECU $300 Checking Bonus

Update 1/6/26: There is a $300 bonus for some teachers and educators working for certain isd’s. 

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

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $300
• Availability: TX
• Direct deposit required: Yes, $1,500+ within 90 days of account opening 
• Additional requirements: None
• Hard/soft pull: Soft pull
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: No credit card funding, can fund up to $1,100 with a credit card
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Unknown
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: None

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• EECU is offering a $300 bonus when you open a new Real Worth Checking and complete the following requirements:
  • Make at least $1,500 in direct deposits within 90 days of account opening

The Fine Print

• To qualify for the $300 cash bonus, account must be set up on direct deposit with EECU and you must make at least $1,500 in direct deposits within 90 days of account opening.
• After you have completed all requirements, EECU will deposit the cash bonus into your new account within 90 days.
• Account must be open and in good standing to qualify for this offer.
• Offer is not available to anyone who has an ownership interest in (including, but not limited to, primary owner or joint owner) any existing EECU checking account or had an ownership interest in a checking account that closed within the last 12 months.
• EECU reserves the right to limit each member to one new account-related incentive per calendar year.
• Eligibility may be limited based on your account type and ownership role.
• This offer is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
• The value of the cash bonus may be reported to the IRS and the recipient is responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes on these offers. EECU employees, board members, and their family members are not eligible for this offer.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Early Account Termination Fee

Our Verdict

According to this comment chain it looks like they will conditionally approve OOS and then deny at a later date. Not a bad bonus if you live in state, it might be ChexSystems sensitive as well. Share your experiences in the comments below.

Hat tip to Bockrr

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