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BCU Credit Union $500
BCU Credit UnionPowerPlus Checking Account

BCU Credit Union $500

500 Bonus
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Requirements

Join the Credit Union for free using promo code BOOST and earn a $500 cash bonus*! 1) Join for free using promo code Boost 2) Open a PowerPlus™ Checking Account 3) Deposit $3k via direct deposit or recurring transfers + make 30 transactions within 60 days 4) Earn a $500 cash bonus to jumpstart your financial goals!

Offer Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

  • Offer available to eligible non-members who are legal U.S. residents 18 years of age or older, unless prohibited by law.
  • Individuals who have had a BCU membership within the last 12 months are not eligible.
  • Offer is limited to individuals who have not received a cash bonus or promotional deposit within the last 12 months.

Account Opening Requirements

  • Non-members joining through Life. Money. You. (LMY) must open their membership and checking account in person at a local BCU branch.
  • Online or remote account opening is not permitted for LMY-eligible participants wanting to earn the bonus.

Offer Period

  • April 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026

Bonus Details

  • Promo code: BOOST
  • $500 deposit for:
    • Opening a new BCU membership
    • Opening a PowerPlus Checking account
    • Completing at least $3,000 in qualifying direct deposits
    • Completing at least 30 qualifying transactions
  • Requirements must be completed within 60 days of membership opening.

Qualifying Direct Deposits

  • Includes recurring income such as salary, pension, Social Security benefits, or other eligible income from an employer or third party.
  • Does NOT include:
    • ATM transfers
    • Online or teller transfers
    • Paper check deposits
    • Wire transfers

Qualifying Transactions

  • Debit and credit card purchases and payments
  • Online Bill Pay or ACH payments
  • BCU Zelle transactions
  • Paper or electronic check payments
  • BCU loan payments (credit card, consumer loan, or mortgage)
  • Transactions are counted when posted.
  • Transactions posted on the last day of the month may apply to the following month.

Additional Conditions

  • Applicants must meet membership eligibility requirements at BCU.org/Membership-Eligibility.
  • Membership and PowerPlus Checking must be opened by May 15, 2026.
  • The $500 incentive will be deposited by July 31, 2026 with description "CHECKPROMOREBATE".
  • The incentive may be reported to the IRS (Form 1099-MISC or 1042-S).
  • Membership must be in good standing to receive the incentive.
  • Existing members are not eligible.
  • Limit one (1) promotional deposit per membership.
  • No substitutions allowed.
  • Void where prohibited.
  • BCU reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without notice.
  • Employees and immediate family members are not eligible.

PowerPlus Checking Rate Details¹

  • Promotion applies to memberships opened by December 31, 2026.
  • Introductory period:
    • Begins the month the membership is opened
    • Ends on the last calendar day of the 4th month

Introductory Rates

  • Level 1: 4.00% APY
  • Level 2: 8.00% APY

After Introductory Period

  • Balances up to $15,000 earn the higher rate.
  • Balances over $15,000 earn the lower rate.

ATM Fee Reimbursement

  • Level 1: up to $10.00 per month
  • Level 2: up to $20.00 per month

Additional Notes

  • Must meet monthly requirements to earn dividends and ATM reimbursements.
  • See Product Feature, Service Charge and Fee Disclosure in the Consumer Member Service Agreement for details.
  • Rates accurate as of April 1, 2026.
  • PowerPlus Checking is a personal account only and limited to one account per member.
  • PowerPlus Checking is a trademark of BCU.

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