Carolina Trust FCU Rewards+ Checking — $300

$300
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Open a new Rewards+ Checking account between 2025-08-01 and 2026-12-31. In each calendar month of the 90-day qualification period, enroll in e-statements, log in to digital banking, and meet two of three activities - $1,000+ in qualifying direct deposits, 12+ posted debit card purchases, or an active Carolina Trust personal loan of $10,000+ or mortgage. Bonus credited within 30 days after the qualification period ends. Account must stay open and in good standing through payout.

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How to earn it

  1. 1.
    Open a new Rewards+ Checking account by 2026-12-31
  2. 2.
    Enroll in e-statements and log in to digital banking each month of the qualification period(within 90 days of account opening)
  3. 3.
    Each month, receive $1,000+ in qualifying direct deposits (one of the two-of-three activities)(within 90 days of account opening)
  4. 4.
    Each month, complete 12+ posted debit card purchases (or hold a $10,000+ Carolina Trust loan or mortgage instead of one activity)(within 90 days of account opening)

The details

Monthly fee$5.95 (waivable)
Time to complete90 days from account opening
Bonus payout~30 days
Direct depositRequired — $1,000+
ACH counts as DD?Unknown
AvailabilitySC
Eligibility: New Rewards+ personal consumer checking accounts only. Primary account holder must be 18 or older. One bonus per individual, account or SSN. Carolina Trust employees, officers and directors excluded. Non-resident aliens and W-8 filers not eligible. Cannot be combined with other consumer deposit promotions. Membership required (credit union field of membership in the SC Pee Dee and Grand Strand area).

Notes: Monthly requirement is two of three activities (direct deposit $1,000+, 12 debit purchases, or a $10,000+ loan or mortgage), so the DD and debit flags reflect the typical path. $5.95 monthly fee applies only when qualifications are not met and is waived the first two statement cycles and for ages 18-24. Account earns 2.00% APY up to $10,000 when qualified.

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