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Local Offer

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Get $250 with a New Rewards Checking Account

Open a new Cash Back Rewards Checking or Cash Rewards Checking account and complete a few qualifying steps to earn a $250 bonus.¹

How To Qualify

Open a new eligible Rewards Checking account with an initial deposit of at least $200. Then complete these two steps within 90 days of account opening:

  • Make a debit card purchase. Complete at least one qualifying debit card purchase transaction.
  • Set up direct deposit. Receive at least $1,500 in qualifying direct deposits.²

Be sure to mention promo code LOCALBONUS when completing your account opening.

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Choose Your Rewards Checking Account!
Cash Back Rewards Checking

Get 10% cash back on everyday purchases3

  • Get up to $25 cash back per month, or $300 per year3
  • Receive nationwide ATM withdrawal fee refunds3
  • Enjoy 24/7 account access through free online and mobile banking, free online bill pay, and free eStatements
  • No minimum balance to earn rewards
Cash Rewards Checking

Earn 1.25% APY4 on balances up to $15,0005

  • Earn dividends monthly when account qualifications are met 
  • Receive nationwide ATM withdrawal fee refunds5
  • Enjoy 24/7 account access through free online and mobile banking, free online bill pay and free eStatements
  • No minimum balance to earn rewards
Open Your Account at a Branch

Prefer to open your account in person? Visit any AACU branch and mention promo code LOCALBONUS so our team can help you apply for the $250 offer.

 

Remember Your Promo Code

After you submit your online application, an AACU Member Service Representative will contact you to complete the account-opening process.

Be sure to mention promo code LOCALBONUS during that conversation (verbally or by email) to request the $250 offer.

Local Offer - AACU Local Offer FAQs

Open a new Cash Back Rewards or Cash Rewards Checking account with a $200 deposit, then complete one debit card purchase and at least $1,500 in qualifying direct deposits within 90 days. Mention the promo code at account opening. Check your eligibility before applying for this offer.
Local employees mention promo code LOCALBONUS when opening a Rewards Checking account, either online or in person at any branch location. This code confirms eligibility for the $250 bonus. Compare Cash Rewards Checking before you apply.
AACU gives local offer participants 90 days from account opening to complete one debit card purchase and reach $1,500 in qualifying direct deposits. Missing either requirement within that window forfeits the bonus. Check your eligibility before opening your account.
No the local offer applies only to new Rewards Checking accounts, and is not available to existing Rewards Checking holders or members who closed an account within the past 180 days. Compare Basic Checking if you already hold a Rewards Checking account.
Disclosures

1 To receive the $250 bonus, open a Cash Rewards Checking account or a Cash Back Rewards Checking account and: (a) open a new rewards checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $200; (b) have your qualifying direct deposit post to your account; Examples of qualifying direct deposits include, but are not limited to: payroll, Social Security, pension and government benefits. Deposits made through a teller, Zelle® transactions, ATM, or the AACU mobile app are ineligible direct deposits. Direct deposit must be recurring monthly and must total at least $1,500 within the first 90 days of account opening. (c) post and clear one purchase transaction with your Visa® Debit Card within 90 days of account opening. Bonus will be credited into your rewards checking account within 60 business days after meeting the requirements. Offer valid on personal accounts only and limited to 1 account per member. Bonus is considered taxable income. Must mention offer at time of account opening or use the provided link on the AACU website for bonus eligibility. Offer not available for existing Rewards Checking account holders, or members with accounts closed within the past 180 days or closed with a negative balance within the last three years, or any individual who has previously received an AACU checking reward and/or bonus. Accounts closed within 180 days of account opening will be charged a $25 early closure fee. Cannot be combined with another checking account offer or used for an existing checking account. Offer availability subject to change. Restrictions and requirements apply. Must be a Colorado resident to qualify.

2 Examples of qualifying direct deposits include, but are not limited to: payroll, Social Security, pension and government benefits. Deposits made through a teller, Zelle® transactions, ATM, or the AACU mobile app are ineligible direct deposits. Direct deposit must be recurring and must total at least $1,500 within the first 90 days of account opening.

3 Qualifications: (a) Post and clear at least one direct deposit or pre-authorized ACH (b) post and clear twelve or more purchase transactions using your debit card and (c) enroll to receive your periodic statements electronically during the monthly periodic statement cycle. Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and clear to the account and all must do so during the monthly periodic statement cycle in order to qualify for the account’s rewards. When your Cash Back Rewards Checking account qualifications are met during a monthly periodic statement cycle, the following rewards will be distributed to your account on the last day of the month. You will receive 10.00% cash back on up to a total of $250.00 debit card purchases that post and clear to the account during the qualifying monthly periodic statement cycle. A maximum of $25.00 cash back may be earned per monthly periodic statement cycle. ATM fee refunds limited to $4.99 per item and $25.00 per monthly periodic statement cycle. Terms and conditions subject to change.

4 Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 10/19/2026. Accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.

5 Qualifications: (a) Post and clear at least one direct deposit or pre-authorized ACH (b) post and clear twelve or more purchase transactions using your debit card and (c) enroll to receive your periodic statements electronically during the monthly periodic statement cycle. Account transactions and activities may take one or more days to post and clear to the account and all must do so during the monthly periodic statement cycle in order to qualify for the account’s rewards. When your Cash Rewards Checking account qualifications are met during a monthly periodic statement cycle, the following rewards will be distributed to your account on the last day of the month. Balances up to $15,000.00 earn an APY of 1.25%; and balances over $15,000.00 earn 0.15% APY on the portion of balance over $15,000.00. ATM fee refunds limited to $4.99 per item and $25.00 per monthly periodic statement cycle. Terms and conditions subject to change.

Limited Time Offer. Subject To Change.

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