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Hudson River Community CU Checking bonus: is $150 worth it?

What it adds over what your cash earns now, tier by tier. Change the rate to yours.

+$150: more than leaving it at 4.15%

The math

Bonus
+$150
Extra
+$150

Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days · Enroll in eStatements and online banking; activate debit card · Keep $0 there until day 90. Terms checked Oct 10, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days
  2. 2Enroll in eStatements and online banking; activate debit card
  3. 3Keep $0 there until day 90
Ends
No end date listed
Where
New York
Monthly fee
None
Keep it open
At least 90 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 Hudson River Community CU Checking bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$150.

What are the requirements?

Get $500 in direct deposits within 90 days; enroll in eStatements and online banking; activate debit card; keep $0 there until day 90. Open to residents of New York.

When does it end?

No end date is listed. The terms were last checked Oct 10, 2026.