Bounty

VyStar+ Checking bonus: is $150 worth it?

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

+$132: more than leaving it at 4.15%

With $0 for 90 days, the tier that adds the most.

Every tier

A smaller tier often wins: less cash away from what it earns now.

  • $0
    $25 bonus · 90 days
    +$7
  • $0Best for you
    $150 bonus · 90 days
    +$132

The math

Bonus
+$150
Fees
−$18
Extra
+$132

Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days · Make 15 debit card purchases within 90 days. Terms checked Oct 9, 2026.

About this bonus

What it takes

  1. 1Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days
  2. 2Make 15 debit card purchases within 90 days
Ends
Dec 31, 2026
Where
Florida, Georgia
Monthly fee
$6 a month
Bonus paid
Usually within 42 days of finishing
Credit check
A ChexSystems inquiry (not your credit score)

Similar bonuses

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

Questions

Is the VyStar+ Checking bonus worth it?

It doesn't tie up any cash, so it beats leaving your money where it is: after fees it adds +$132.

What are the requirements?

Get 3 direct deposits of $1,000+ within 90 days; make 15 debit card purchases within 90 days. Open to residents of Florida, Georgia.

When does it end?

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