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Yes, this $150 offer is available to new members who open a no-fee checking account using the promo code SMARTER. To qualify, you’ll need to become a member, set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $500 per month within 60 days, and make 24 debit card purchases within 90 days of opening your account.
You can set up direct deposit by providing your employer or benefits provider with your Connects FCU routing number and your new checking account number. These details can be found in your online or mobile banking account.
Once your direct deposit is set up, make sure at least $500 is deposited into your account each month within the first 60 days to qualify for the $150 offer. If you need help finding your account information or completing the setup, our team is happy to assist.
Qualifying direct deposits include payroll from your employer, government benefits, or pension payments made electronically into your account.
Transfers between accounts or deposits made through mobile check deposit or ATMs do not count as qualifying direct deposits.
After you complete the offer requirements by setting up a direct deposit of at least $500 per month within 60 days and making 24 debit card purchases within 90 days of opening your account, your $150 cash bonus will be deposited directly into your No Fee Checking Account.
Please allow up to 30 days after meeting all requirements for the bonus to appear in your account.
*Offer valid for new personal checking accounts only. Must be 18 or older and meet membership eligibility of live, work (or regularly do business), worship, attend school or volunteer in the greater Richmond area. $150.00 bonus will be credited to the qualifying account within 30 days after (1) a direct deposit of at least $500/month is received within 60 days, and (2) 24 debit card transactions are made within 90 days. Account must remain open and in good standing to receive bonus. Limit one bonus per person. Offer subject to change at any time. Federally Insured by NCUA.