[WA only] Verity Credit Union $100 Referral Checking Bonus

Update 7/24/22: Referral bonus is now $100/$100 for both parties.

Update 4/21/21: Current $100/$150 referral offer will end May 7; new referral program will launch after that. Hat tip to reader Ben

Offer at a glance

  • Maximum bonus amount: $100
  • Availability: WA only
  • Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+
  • Additional requirements:
  • Hard/soft pull: Soft
  • ChexSystems: Unknown
  • Credit card funding: Up to $1,000
  • Monthly fees: None
  • Early account termination fee: None
  • Household limit: None
  • Expiration date: None listed

The Offer

Direct link to offer

  • Verity Credit Union is offering a bonus a referral bonus. The person referring receives $100 and the person being referred can earn up to $100. Bonus requirements are as follows:
    • Open checking account with direct deposit ($500 minimum)

 

 

The Fine Print

  • Referred member must join Verity online and open a checking account with direct deposit.
  • Direct deposit(s) totaling at least $500 must post within 60 days of account opening in order to qualify—IRS tax refunds or stimulus funds are excluded. Referral incentive will be paid to both parties within 2 weeks of direct deposit qualification date.
  • Referred member must open new membership through online application at veritycu.com and not have been an owner of a Verity Prime Share Savings account within the previous two years.
  • Cannot be combined with any other incentive offer.
  • Youth memberships are excluded and you must be at least 18 years old to receive referral incentive.
  • Bonuses are considered interest and will be reported on IRS form 1099-INT.
  • Limited time offer and subject to change at any time. Federally insured by NCUA.
  • All bank account bonuses are treated as income/interest and as such you have to pay taxes on them

Avoiding Fees

Monthly Fees

The rewards checking account has no monthly fees to worry about

Early Account Termination Fee

According to the fee schedule, no mention of an early account termination fee.

Our Verdict

Not as good as the previous $200 deal that didn’t require a direct deposit. We will be adding this to our list of the best checking bonuses.

Hat tip to reader obrother & Beat2def

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  • On July 24, 2022, 12:00

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