California CU eChecking bonus: is $250 worth it?
What it adds over what your cash earns now, tier by tier. Change the rate to yours.
+$250: more than leaving it at 4.15%
The math
Bonus
+$250
Extra
+$250
Get $400 in direct deposits (3+ deposits) within 120 days · Enroll in Digital Banking and eStatements within 120 days. Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.
About this bonus
What it takes
- 1Get $400 in direct deposits (3+ deposits) within 120 days
- 2Enroll in Digital Banking and eStatements within 120 days
- Ends
- No end date listed
- Where
- California
- Monthly fee
- None
- Keep it open
- At least 180 days, or the bonus can be taken back
- Bonus paid
- Usually within 30 days of finishing
Similar bonuses
The same kind of account, ranked by what each adds at 4.15%.
Questions
Is the California CU eChecking bonus worth it?
It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$250.
What are the requirements?
Get $400 in direct deposits (3+ deposits) within 120 days; enroll in Digital Banking and eStatements within 120 days. Open to residents of California.
When does it end?
No end date is listed. The terms were last checked Oct 9, 2026.