Admin Heads up, deal hunters: Stark Federal Credit Union is paying a $400.00 bonus to new customers who open the Stark Federal Credit Union $400 Checking Bonus and meet the requirements below. This one is open to residents of Ohio’s Stark, Carroll, Portage, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.
How you earn it: Earn $400 by opening a new checking account and completing 15 debit card purchases OR $1,250 in direct deposits within 60 days — direct deposit is optional; No monthly fees on the checking account; Extra $100 savings bonus when you open a savings account with a $2,500 minimum deposit (up to $500 total); First-time Stark Federal checking customers only; must be 18 or older; Bonus paid into your checking account within 60 days after you qualify. The requirements are straightforward — no direct deposit to fake, just normal debit card spending during the promotional window.
Who’s it for? Anyone in the eligible states looking for an easy bank bonus without monthly fees eating into it. If you’ve been meaning to switch banks or add a second checking account, a $400.00 incentive with no monthly service charge is about as clean as these offers get.
No promo code needed — just open the account through the bank’s offer page during the promotional period and complete the requirements.
Pros and cons
- Pro: $400.00 bonus with no direct deposit required
- Pro: No monthly service fees on the account
- Con: Limited to eligible states/regions
- Con: Bonus is taxable as interest income
Bonus details
Bonus: $400.00 — open to Ohio’s Stark, Carroll, Portage, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties — Bonus verified: 2026-10-11T20:07:19Z.
Bonus verified: 2026-10-11T20:07:19Z (UTC). Bank bonuses count as interest income, so you’ll owe taxes on the $400.00. Terms can change, so confirm the current offer on Stark Federal Credit Union’s site before you apply.
