Purdue Federal Credit Union Checking

Purdue Federal Credit Union offers a $400 bonus for new members who open a checking account with a qualifying Lake, Porter, or LaPorte County Indiana zip code. To earn it you need to set up direct deposits totaling $4,000 within 120 days and enroll in paperless statements.

Eligibility

How to get the Purdue Federal Credit Union Checking bonus

1. Open a new checking account online or in a branch with a Lake, Porter, or LaPorte County Indiana qualifying zip code.
2. Deposit $5 into a member ownership share and $25 minimum opening deposit.
3. Set up direct deposit totaling $4,000 or more in ACH deposits within 120 days of account opening.
4. Enroll in paperless statements.
5. Receive the $400 bonus deposited within 10 business days after conditions are met.

The fine print that matters

• Offer valid January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
• Only for accounts opened with a Lake or Porter County Indiana zip code, or those qualifying through LaPorte County Indiana.
• Accountholder must be 18+, new to Purdue Federal, and eligible to open a new checking account.
• Bonus is considered interest and reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.
• Existing members, HSA accounts, and business accounts are not eligible.
• If account is closed within 6 months of opening, the $400 bonus will be deducted at closing.
• Cannot be combined with any other promotion.
• Social Security number required to receive bonus.

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Sources: purduefed.com offer page (checked Aug 21, 2026)