NuVision Federal Credit Union has branches throughout California and a few in Arizona. They are currently running a bank promotion for up to $150 in cash bonuses.
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Direct Deposit IS required for this offer.
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NuVision’s $150 Offer Details…
You can open an account online or bring in the offer flyer coupon into a branch.
To get your $150:
$50 for opening up a free Checking account
$50 for keeping it active
$50 for setting up Online Bill Pay
Account must remain open for at least 90 days
A Direct Deposit of at least $200 must be established in the first 90 days of account opening
eStatements must be set up and maintained
(1)Minimum to open a FREE Checking Account and obtain this offer is $100. Current rate as of 05/07/12 is .05% Annual Percentage Yield. Rate subject to change without notice and rate may vary after the account is opened. Minimum to earn dividends is $2,500. The account must remain open for at least 90 days. To qualify for this promotion, the following promotional requirements must be met: Direct Deposit of at least $200 must be established within the first 90 days; eStatements must be established and maintained. The initial $50 reward will be deposited into the member’s savings account and will be on hold for 90 days. If account is closed or if promotional requirements are not met within the first 90 days, the $50 will be debited from the savings account. If promotional requirements are met, the $50 will become available after the initial 90 days. Limit one (1) of each offer per member. Limited to new NuVision checking accounts only. Existing NuVision checking account members and members who have ever had a NuVision checking are not eligible. NuVision membership must be established to participate in this promotion. $5 initial deposit is required to establish membership.
(2) The new checking account must remain active for at least 90 days. To be considered active, there must be a minimum of 5 signature based transactions per month, for the first 3 consecutive months.
(3) Online Bill Pay must be set up, with a minimum of 3 bills paid online per month for the first 3 months.
$150 Checking promotional offer valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93591 and Arizona residents within ZIP codes 85117–85299. Each activity must occur before each reward is given. Must visit a NuVision Branch to redeem rewards. Once member requests Activity and/or Bill Pay rewards and the above criteria has been validated, $50 rewards will be immediately credited. Taxes, if any, are member’s responsibility. All rewards paid may result in your receipt of taxable income from NuVision in the tax year when redeemed. Offers can be modified or withdrawn at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offer. For complete promotion details visit nuvisionfederal.org.
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