# Lafayette Federal Credit Union Checking Account: $150 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $150
- Requirement: Open checking, set up $500/mo direct deposit within 45 days
- Expires: no published end date
- Availability: DC, MD, VA (DC, MD, VA)
- Institution: Lafayette Federal Credit Union
- Verified: Jul 30, 2026 against lfcu.org
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
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.

## Requirements
1. Open a new Lafayette Federal checking account with $50, get a debit card, and enroll in online banking.
2. Receive a $50 bonus deposited at account opening.
3. Set up a qualified direct deposit of at least $500 per month within 45 days of account opening.
4. Receive the additional $100 bonus within 90 days of account opening.

## 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.

## Sources
- lfcu.org offer page <https://www.lfcu.org/150-offer/> (checked Jul 30, 2026)

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