[Expired] [UT/AZ only] Mountain America Credit Union $150 Checking Bonus

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Update 9/27/20: There is also a $100 deal now available in AZ.

Update 9/21/20: Deal is back and good through October 31, 2020. Hat tip to reader Gadget

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $150
• Availability: See below
• Direct deposit required: Yes, no minimum specified
• Additional requirements: Enroll in eStatements
• Hard/soft pull: Hard pull via Experian. Report of soft pulls
• Credit card funding:  You can fund with a credit card but a 2.5% fee is charged ($4.95 flat fee for debit cards).
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: Six months or bonus is forfeited
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer | AZ offer for $100

• Mountain America Credit Union is offering a $150 bonus when you open a new MyStyle Checking account when you complete the following requirements:
  • Use promo code MACU150
  • Log in to explore online banking at macu.com
  • Set up eStatements (in eDocuments) online or through our app
  • Initiate a monthly direct deposit such as payroll, pension, unemployment, social security or other government benefits within 60 days of coupon redemption

The Fine Print

• To qualify for and redeem reward, you must sign up for eStatements at account setup and initiate a monthly direct deposit such as payroll, pension, unemployment, Social Security or other government benefits within 60 days of coupon redemption.
• Reward will be deposited into account within 30 business days after eStatement setup and initial direct deposit posting.
• Account must remain open for minimum of six months from reward date, or it will be debited from account at closing.
• Limit one reward per person, per household.
• Offer not available on MyFree Checking^SM, secondary accounts, account conversions or in combination with any other offer. Employees of Mountain America not eligible.
• Reward is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Eligibility

• Need to live in one of the following areas: Salt Lake County, Duchesne County, Wasatch County in UT census tract 940300, or Uintah County in UT census tract 940100 or 940200 or
• Work for one of the Select Employer Groups or
• Have an immediate family member that is already a member

Avoiding Fees

There is no monthly fees or minimums on this account, it does need to be kept open for six months otherwise the bonus is forfeit.

Our Verdict

Not really worth considering due to the hard pull I don’t think. If anybody has any experiences with this bonus then please share them in the comments below. You can view a list of the bank bonuses I do recommend here.

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