Vantage West Credit Union Essential Checking — $200
$200
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Open a new Essential Checking account by December 31, 2026. Within 45 days, deposit $1,500 total via ACH credits or direct deposit and make 5 debit card purchases. The bonus is paid as 20,000 Rewards Points ($200 cash value) within 30 days of meeting the requirements. Keep the account open 6 months or the bonus may be clawed back.
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How to earn it
- 1.Open a new Essential Checking account between October 1 and December 31, 2026 with at least $20.
- 2.Deposit an aggregate of $1,500 in new ACH credits or direct deposits within 45 days of opening.(within 45 days of account opening)
- 3.Complete 5 qualifying debit card point-of-sale purchases within 45 days of opening.(within 45 days of account opening)
- 4.Keep the account open at least 6 months to avoid a bonus clawback.(within 180 days of account opening)
The details
Minimum deposit to open$20
Monthly feeNone
Time to complete45 days from account opening
Bonus payout~30 days
Direct depositNot required
ACH counts as DD?Unknown
AvailabilityAZ
Eligibility: New Essential Checking accounts only. Excludes anyone with a Vantage West checking relationship in the past 6 months, and checking-to-checking conversions. Limit one per membership and per member. Per DoC, membership is open to people who live, work or worship in Pima, Pinal, Cochise or Maricopa counties, the Gila River Indian Community or Arizona's Copper Basin area.
Notes: The bonus is paid as 20,000 Rewards Points that the bank describes as a $200 cash value and markets as a cash bonus. ACH transfers count, so a true payroll direct deposit isn't required. The account is free with eStatements, and paper statements carry a fee. The membership area comes from the older DoC post.