# Foothill Credit Union Checking: $200 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $200
- Requirement: $2,000 DD within 90 days of opening checking
- Expires: Aug 31, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Foothill Credit Union
- Verified: Aug 11, 2026 against foothillcu.org
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
Foothill Credit Union pays $200 to new or existing members who open an eligible checking account and set up at least $2,000 in new direct deposits within 90 days. There is also a separate $100 referral bonus for both the referrer and the new member who is referred.

## Requirements
1. Open a new eligible checking account (Protection Plus, Rewards, or Simply Free) between May 13 and August 31, 2026.
2. Use offer code 'checking200' at account opening.
3. Set up new qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $2,000 within 90 days of opening.
4. Keep the account open, active, and in good standing until the incentive is paid.

## Fine print that matters
- Rebound, Junior, and Teen checking accounts are not eligible.
- Existing direct deposits moved from another account do not qualify.
- Internal transfers, wires, P2P payments, mobile deposits, and cash/check deposits do not count as qualifying direct deposits.
- Offer code must be provided at account opening to qualify.
- Limit one incentive per member and not valid with any other checking promotion.
- Incentive may be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT or 1099-MISC.
- Foothill CU may modify or end the promotion at any time without notice.

## Sources
- foothillcu.org offer page <https://www.foothillcu.org/$300-Checking-With-Direct-Deposit-Member-Referral-Promo> (checked Aug 11, 2026)

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