[UT Only] Ascent Credit Union $100 Checking Bonus, Direct Deposit Not Required

Offer at a glance

• Maximum bonus amount: $100
• Availability: UT.Weber, Davis, Morgan or Box Elder counties
• Direct deposit required: No
• Additional requirements: 10 debit card transactions, use promo code
• Hard/soft pull: Unknown
• ChexSystems: Unknown
• Credit card funding: Unknown
• Monthly fees: None
• Early account termination fee: $25, six months
• Household limit: None listed
• Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

• Ascent Credit Union is offering a $100 checking bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements:
  • Use promo code NEW100
  • Complete 10 transactions within the first 30 days

The Fine Print

• Offer valid for new members only.
• Must not have been a primary account owner within the last 12 months.
• $100 will be deposited to the account within 6 to 8 weeks after opening if transaction requirements are met.
• Limited time offer.
• All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

There is a free debit checking account with no monthly fees

Early Account Termination Fee

According to the fee schedule there is an EATF of $25 if the account is closed within 6 months of account opening.

Our Verdict

Looks like a good bonus with no direct deposit required.

Hat tip to reader Bockrr

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