# Purdue Federal Credit Union Checking: $400 bonus

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- Status: Limited reports
- Bonus: $400
- Requirement: $4,000 in DD within 120 days + paperless statements
- Expires: Dec 31, 2026
- Availability: Nationwide
- Institution: Purdue Federal Credit Union
- Verified: Jul 25, 2026 against purduefed.com
- Field reports: 0

## Summary
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.

## Requirements
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.

## 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.

## Sources
- purduefed.com offer page <https://www.purduefed.com/Crown-Point-Welcome/Checking-Bonus-Promo> (checked Jul 25, 2026)

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