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CHECKING BONUS

Become a member, get $2001

Score some extra cash when you meet these requirements within the first 60 days:

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Choose your favorite ASU® debit card design when opening your Free Checking account.2

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Establish and receive a single direct deposit of at least $500.

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Complete a minimum of 10 checking account transactions.

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Free Checking
No monthly service fees, no minimum balance and no hassles.
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Zelle®
Send and receive money with trusted friends and family members.³
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Savings accounts
Get competitive interest rates to meet your savings goals.
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Early direct deposit
Want a head start on bills or weekend plans? Get paid up to two days early.⁴
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Members can access over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs in the CO-OP network across the country.
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Visit us at a branch on or near campus!

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ASU Tempe (MU building)

525 E. Orange St.,
Tempe, AZ 85287

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ASU Downtown Phoenix (UCENT building)

411 N Central Ave Ste. 140
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Tempe (Broadway)

1245 E. Broadway Rd.,
Tempe, AZ 85282

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Disclosures

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Offer available only to new DFCU members who are 18 or older with a valid SSN or TIN. New member must either open accounts online via the promotional link above or mention this promotion while opening in branch or over the phone to be eligible. New member must open a Membership Savings with a minimum balance requirement of $25 and a Free Checking or Desert Connect checking account. To qualify, all requirements outlined in the above offer must be met within 60 calendar days of account opening. Accounts must be open and not delinquent by more than 30 days at the time of bonus payment. Bonus will be deposited into the qualifying checking account no later than 10 business days of the month following the end of the initial 60-day period. Existing account owners (primary or joint) and primary owners of a membership closed within the past 12 months are ineligible. Employees of DFCU, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or agencies, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandparents, or grandchildren) are also ineligible. Offer cannot be combined with any other account opening offer and is subject to change. Bonus may be considered taxable income and will be reported annually on IRS Form 1099-INT; consult your tax advisor.

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Free Checking is free; however, fees for additional services may apply. Membership eligibility and account qualification requirements apply.

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Zelle® is available to active personal online banking users. Waiting periods and additional restrictions may apply. For additional information, please refer to the Zelle® Terms of Service. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

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Early access to direct deposit funds is an automatic feature dependent on payer timing. Funds are generally made available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two business days before the scheduled pay date. Not all direct deposits qualify for early access. Early availability of funds is not guaranteed and may vary with each deposit. For additional information, visit DesertFinancial.com/Early.

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