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Monterra CU Premium 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

Make 10 debit card purchases within 30 days · Set up a direct deposit within 30 days · Enroll in eStatements. Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Make 10 debit card purchases within 30 days
  2. 2Set up a direct deposit within 30 days
  3. 3Enroll in eStatements
Ends
Dec 31, 2026
Where
California
Pays while it's there
3.5% a year
Monthly fee
None
Bonus paid
Usually within 31 days of finishing

Similar bonuses

The same kind of account, ranked by what each adds at 4.15%.

Questions

Is the Monterra CU Premium 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?

Make 10 debit card purchases within 30 days; set up a direct deposit within 30 days; enroll in eStatements. Open to residents of California.

When does it end?

The offer ends Dec 31, 2026. The terms were last checked Oct 9, 2026.