{"slug":"stanford-fcu-checking-sign-up-bonus","category":"bank","institutionSlug":"stanford-fcu","product":"Checking","title":"Stanford FCU Checking: $625 bonus","bonus":"$625","unit":"cash","amount":625,"reqShort":"Complete all new member Cashback+ offers","expiresOn":null,"status":"live","verifiedOn":"2026-07-31","reports":0,"openIssues":0,"states":null,"referralGated":false,"hardPull":false,"chex":"Pending verification","fee":"No monthly service fees on the spending account","keep":"Account must be open, active, and in good standing at the time rewards are credited","posts":"Rewards are typically credited to the member's Cashback+ wallet by the 5th business day after the month in which the requirement was met","applyDomain":"sfcu.org","applyUrl":"https://www.sfcu.org/why-stanford-fcu/membership-benefits/offer","summary":"Stanford FCU offers new members up to $625 in cash through its Cashback+ program by completing a series of actions, with the largest single reward being $500 for opening a spending account, setting up at least $2,500 in monthly direct deposits, and spending $1,000 a month on Stanford FCU cards for three consecutive months. Smaller add-on rewards come from applying for a credit card, opening a savings or certificate account, attending a welcome appointment, and enabling features like eStatements, alerts, and Zelle.","reqSteps":["Open a new Stanford FCU membership with an everyday, high yield, or student spending account.","Receive at least $2,500 in payroll or Social Security direct deposits monthly for 3 consecutive months.","Spend at least $1,000 combined per month on Stanford FCU debit/credit cards for 3 consecutive months to earn $500.","Apply for a Stanford FCU credit card to earn $35.","Open an additional certificate or savings account with a $1,000+ balance to earn $30.","Attend a new member welcome appointment, enroll in eStatements, set up alerts, use Zelle, round-ups, and Cashback+ Pay to earn the remaining smaller bonuses."],"finePrint":["Each offer must be activated and completed within the eligibility period, which runs through the end of the third full calendar month after joining.","New member offers are not available to existing members or Stanford FCU employees.","Offers are limited to one per member and not applicable to additionally opened or joint accounts.","No offer may be combined with any other Stanford FCU promotion.","The new membership account must be open, active, and in good standing when rewards are credited.","Taxes owed on rewards are the responsibility of the recipient and will be reported to state and federal agencies as required.","All offers, requirements, and rewards are subject to change without notice."],"listedOn":"2026-07-31","listedAt":"2026-07-31T13:07:19.249Z","memberReports":[],"history":[],"ruleIds":[],"sources":[{"label":"sfcu.org offer page","url":"https://www.sfcu.org/why-stanford-fcu/membership-benefits/offer","checkedOn":"2026-07-31"}],"needsVerification":false}