Open a new Tower Free Checking account, use promo code ORIOLES or BALTIMORE, and set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $1,000 within 90 days to earn a $300 bonus. The bonus is deposited within 60 days of meeting the requirements.
Eligibility
Available in 1 states
MD
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How to get the Tower Federal Credit Union Free Checking bonus
- Apply for and open a new Tower Free Checking account with a $10 minimum deposit.
- Use promo code ORIOLES or BALTIMORE when applying.
- Set up a recurring qualifying direct deposit of $1,000 or more within 90 calendar days.
- Earn the $300 bonus deposited into your account within 60 days after meeting requirements.
The fine print that matters
- Offer available only to Maryland residents, Department of Defense personnel and their families, or existing Tower members as of 6/15/2026.
- Not available to current checking account holders or those whose accounts were closed within 90 days or closed with a negative balance in the past 3 years.
- Not available to individuals who received a Tower checking bonus within the past 48 months.
- Limit one checking bonus per household.
- Only recurring qualifying direct deposits count; one-time deposits, P2P payments, transfers, and one-time ACH credits do not qualify.
- If the account is closed or qualifying direct deposits are discontinued within six months of opening, Tower may recoup the bonus.
- The $300 bonus will be reported as interest income and may be subject to IRS Form 1099-INT reporting.
- Offer valid for new accounts opened between 6/15/2026 and 9/30/2026.
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Sources: towerfcu.org offer page (checked Aug 29, 2026)
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