# Carolina Trust Rewards+ Checking: $300 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $300
- Requirement: Meet 2 of 3 monthly qualifiers for 90 days
- Expires: Aug 31, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Carolina Trust
- Verified: Jul 19, 2026 against carolinatrust.org
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Open a new Rewards+ Checking account with Carolina Trust and earn a $300 cash bonus. To qualify, meet two monthly requirements, such as direct deposits, debit card purchases, or holding a qualifying loan, each month for 90 days after opening.

## Requirements
1. Open a new Rewards+ checking account between August 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.
2. Enroll in e-statements and log into digital banking once per qualification cycle.
3. Each month for 90 days, meet two qualifying activities: $1,000+ in direct deposits, 12 debit card purchases, or hold a qualifying loan/mortgage.
4. Keep the account open and in good standing through the qualification period and bonus payout.
5. Receive the $300 bonus credited within 30 days after the qualification period ends.

## Fine print that matters
- Limited to new Rewards+ checking accounts; existing Rewards+ account holders are not eligible.
- Only the primary account holder may participate.
- Consumer accounts only, must be 18 or older.
- One bonus per individual, account, or SSN regardless of number of accounts opened.
- Cannot be combined with other consumer deposit promotional offers.
- Employees, officers, and directors of Carolina Trust are excluded.
- Bonus may be reported as taxable income; backup withholding may apply.
- A $5.95 monthly maintenance fee applies if monthly qualifiers are not met, waived for first two statement cycles and for members aged 18-24.

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

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