[Expired] [MN, WI, TN, TX, CO, NJ In Branch] Altra Federal Credit Union $300 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

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Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $300
• Availability: MN, WI, TN, TX, CO, NJ
• Direct deposit required: No
• Additional requirements: Promo code + 10 debit card purchases
• Hard/soft pull: Hard pull, might be soft pull now?
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Up to $2,500
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: $15, 90 days
• Household limit: None
• Expiration date: July 26, 2024

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Altra Bank is offering a bonus of $300 when you open a new A+ checking or A+ Platinum account and complete the following requirements:
  • Use promo code CHK_A+300 and apply by July 26, 2024
  • Make 10 debit card transactions

The Fine Print

• $300 cash bonus available for new and existing Altra members who open a new A+ Platinum or A+ Checking account in person or online between July 22 – July 26, 2024; Offer void if any Altra checking account or Altra membership has been closed within the last 6 months.
• To receive offer, initial minimum ten (10) Altra debit card transactions must be posted within thirty (30) days of account opening.
• ATM transactions do not qualify; Only debit card transactions processed by merchants and received by Altra as Point of Sale (POS) transactions count towards qualifying debit card transactions.
• $300 will be deposited into new checking account within 60 business days of initial ten (10) debit card transactions posted.
• One A+ Checking or A+ Platinum account per member; one offer per member. Must reference promo code: CHK_A+300.
• Available for personal accounts only; not available to Guardianship, Rep Payee, or UTMA accounts. Offer valid for members age 16 and older.
• A parent must co-sign if under age 18. For tax purposes, cash bonus may be reported as dividends. Membership eligibility required.
• Limited time offer.
• Cannot be combined with any other checking bonus.
• Contact Altra for complete details.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

A+ checking account has no monthly fees to worry about.

Early Account Termination Fee

There is a $15 fee if closed within 90 days of account opening.

Our Verdict

Seems like a great deal especially if recent datapoints that suggest it’s a soft pull hold. Remember you only have until July 26 to apply so get on it.

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