[Expired] [TX only] TDECU $200 Checking Bonus

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Offer at a glance

The Offer

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  • TDECU is offering a bonus of $200 when you open a new TDECU forward checking account and complete the following requirements:
    • Receive a recurring direct deposit of $500+ 11/30

The Fine Print

  • Recurring direct deposit must be set up by 9/15/19 to qualify for $200 reward.
  • Rewards will be deposited into your main share/savings account within 60 days after meeting offer requirements and are considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT. Insured by NCUA.
  • Offer not valid on existing Forward Checking or Credit Card accounts
  • All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

Forward checking has a monthly fee $5, this is waived if you meet the following requirements:

  • Enroll in mobile deposit
  • have a recurring direct deposit or make at least six debit card transactions per month

Early Account Termination Fee

There is no early account termination fee

Our Verdict

The credit cards they offer are basically useless, so this is really just a $200 checking bonus. Previous best was $150, but that was on an account with no monthly fee.

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View Comments (122)

  • I wanted to open this for MS purpose and on the funding page, when I put anything more than 1k, it would remove the debit/credit card option. So, I am guessing, they reduced the credit card funding limit to $1000.

  • Don't care for the bonus but can an out-of-state person open an account with them for MS purposes? (Trying to hit SUB for Amex Biz Gold)

    Would appreciate if someone adopts me as their relative and refers me: 00.singer.prim at icloud dot com

  • After being denied online, I was asked to visit the branch to show my ID. Branch wanted to start a new application. I asked if they allow credit card funding. They said no. I walked out.

  • I applied for two accounts and funded 5000 with credit card. The application was denied the second day

    I am a Houston resident.

    What could be the reason,?

  • I’m also interested in this for MS purposes. Can you or anyone here help a brother out and refer me as a step “relative” from the Houston area?

  • I'm also interested in this for MS purposes. Can you or anyone here help a brother out and refer me as a step "relative" from the Houston area?

    @guest_1324270 @guest_778746 @guest_765711 @guest_857903

  • DP: Used my Amex Marriott Business Credit Card for $2000 funding. Coded as purchase.

  • I know this bonus expired, but want to open account for MSR purposes. Any advice for OOS ? @guest_778746

    • @guest_1081126 Sorry, I don't have any sage advice on this one. I had a hard enough time getting approved and getting the bonus, and I live in the service area and used real DDs.

    • I think several of us got denied due to Chex. They will charge your card right away then refund you later when they deny you. At least that was the case for me.