Lafayette Federal Credit Union pays new members a $150 bonus for opening a checking account. You get $50 for opening the account with $50 minimum and enrolling in online banking with a debit card, then $100 more for setting up a monthly direct deposit of at least $500 within 45 days.
Eligibility
Available in 3 states
DC, MD, VA
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How to get the Lafayette Federal Credit Union Checking Account bonus
- Open a new Lafayette Federal checking account with $50, get a debit card, and enroll in online banking.
- Receive a $50 bonus deposited at account opening.
- Set up a qualified direct deposit of at least $500 per month within 45 days of account opening.
- Receive the additional $100 bonus within 90 days of account opening.
The fine print that matters
- Offer not available to existing Lafayette Federal members.
- Only one checking account related bonus per membership, one-time use.
- Qualified direct deposit must be recurring, at least $500 per month, established within 45 days of account opening.
- $100 will be deposited within 90 days of account opening.
- Offer valid from January 1, 2026 and subject to change without notice.
Verification and reports
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Sources: lfcu.org offer page (checked Jul 30, 2026)
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