[MN] North Star Credit Union $100 Referral Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: MN only
• Direct deposit required: No
• Additional requirements: See below
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• 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

• North Star Credit Union is offering a $100 referral bonus when the following requirements are met:
  • Both members must be enrolled in eStatements and all accounts must be in good standing
  • The person being referred must open a checking account with a debit card and make at least 6 transactions for 2 months or sign up for direct deposit

The Fine Print

• Both members must be enrolled in eStatements with all accounts in good standing.
• The primary owner of the new account must open a checking account with a debit card and make at least 6 transactions for 2 months or sign up for direct deposit.
• Both parties will be rewarded as soon as requirements are met, up to 60 day
• 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

According to the fee schedule there is no early account termination fee.

Our Verdict

This promotion is a bit confusing as the image seems to suggests its $200 for the new user, but not sure if the terms are the same or if that’s accurate. Feel free to share your referrals in the comments below and also if it’s a hard or soft pull to open the account.

Hat tip to reader David W

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