# California Credit Union eChecking: $250 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $250
- Requirement: Open eChecking, DD $400+/mo for 3 months, enroll eStatements
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: California Credit Union
- Verified: Jul 30, 2026 against ccu.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
California Credit Union pays new members $250 for opening a free eChecking account. To earn it you need to enroll in digital banking and eStatements, set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $400 a month within 120 days, and receive three months of those deposits.

## Requirements
1. Be a new member and open a free eChecking account with a minimum $25 deposit.
2. Within 120 days of account opening, enroll in digital banking.
3. Enroll in eStatements within 120 days of account opening.
4. Set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $400 per month within 120 days.
5. Receive 3 months of recurring direct deposits credited to the account.

## Fine print that matters
- Limit one bonus per member.
- Bonus will be forfeited if the account does not remain open for a minimum of 6 months.
- The bonus will be reported as income.
- Account will default to personal checking without notice if eStatement enrollment is not completed.
- The eChecking account does not accrue dividends.
- $2 monthly paper statement fee waived with eStatements, or $400+/mo direct deposit, or if under 18 or 65+.
- Offer applies to new members only.

## Sources
- ccu.com offer page <https://www.ccu.com/echecking-offer/> (checked Jul 30, 2026)

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