# 1st Advantage Checking: $200 bonus

Canonical: https://dealaka.com/offers/1st-advantage-checking-sign-up-bonus

- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $200
- Requirement: Direct deposit + $200 debit spend in 60 days, code
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: 1st Advantage
- Verified: Jul 19, 2026 against 1stadvantage.org
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union pays $200 cash when you open a qualifying checking account with promo code CHECKING200. To earn it you need eStatements, a recurring direct deposit, and at least $200 in debit card spending within 60 days of opening.

## Requirements
1. Open a Premier, Preferred, or Free Advantage checking account online.
2. Use promo code CHECKING200 at account opening.
3. Sign up for eStatements.
4. Set up a recurring monthly direct deposit into the account.
5. Spend $200 or more on your 1st Advantage debit Mastercard within 60 days of opening.

## Fine print that matters
- You must not currently have a checking account with 1st Advantage.
- The account must remain open and in good standing for 90 days or a $15 early closing fee applies.
- The account will be reviewed once during a 60-90 day period to qualify for the incentive.
- Bonus is credited to the checking account 60-90 days after opening.
- This is a limited time offer and 1st Advantage reserves the right to cancel the promotion without notice.

## Sources
- 1stadvantage.org offer page <https://www.1stadvantage.org/checkingoffer/> (checked Jul 19, 2026)

_This entry is reference information, not financial advice. Confirm current terms on the institution's site before you apply._