Island Federal Credit Union checking $600 Bonus
Personal account · Expires Jul 31, 2026 · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Requirements
- Receive 2+ payroll/government direct deposits totaling $1,000+ within 90 days — earns $200 (transfers from other banks do NOT qualify)
- Spend $1,000+ in debit card purchases within 90 days — earns 20,000 uChoose points ($200 cash value); must enroll debit card in uChoose Rewards
- Maintain $10,000+ combined average daily balance (new money) in checking+savings for 90 consecutive days; balance must be in place within 14 days of opening — earns $200
- Enroll in e-Statements (required to receive any incentive)
- Use promo code 600MORE when opening online (or mention the offer in branch)
- Age 17+; no Island Federal checking account in the past 12 months
- Ineligible: teen/in-trust accounts, current joint owners on any existing Island checking, accounts previously closed with a negative balance
- Keep account and membership open at least 90 days to receive incentives (no monthly fee on Cash Back Checking)
- Membership geography: live, work, worship, or attend school in Nassau or Suffolk County, NY (except East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island townships)
Cash you need to float: $10,000
Timeline
- Direct deposit ×2 totaling $1,000.
- Complete all requirements within 90 days.
- Maintain the qualifying balance/activity for 90 days.
- Keep the account open 90 days to avoid clawback or early-close fees.
Bonus tiers
- $200 — Complete any 1 of the 3 qualifiers ($200 each; debit-spend qualifier pays 20,000 uChoose points = $200 cash value): park $0, hold 90 days
- $400 — Complete any 2 of the 3 qualifiers: park $0, hold 90 days
- $600 — Complete all 3 qualifiers (DD + debit spend + $10k balance): park $10,000, DD $1,000, hold 90 days
Closing the account (what we verified)
- Bonus typically posts within 120 days of completing requirements.
- Monthly fee: $0.
Availability
Available in: NY
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