Earn $200 With a New Checking + Direct Deposit
1) Open a New Checking
Open one of the following Foothill's checking accounts: Protection Plus or Rewards from October 1 through December 31st. Compare checking accounts here»
2) Set-up Direct Deposit
Establish NEW qualifying direct deposit(s)* totaling at least $1,500 going into the new checking account within the first 90 days the new checking account is opened.
3) Get Your $200
Once you have met the requirements, your $200 incentive will be deposited into to your new checking account the following month. That's an easy $200!
✅ How to Open a New Checking
New members:
- Open your membership and a qualifying checking account online
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OR Visit any Foothill branch
Existing members:
Log in to Online Banking and open a new checking account.Open via Desktop Open via Mobile App
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OR Visit any Foothill branch
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OR Call us at 626-445-0950
Direct Deposit services are free, and they ensure that you receive your pay on time and in a safe, convenient way. You may be able to have access to your funds sooner, up to two days in advance* and make fewer trips to the credit union. You can also arrange Direct Deposit for pension checks, Social Security benefits and other recurring payments.
Set-up Direct Deposit. Here's How:
- Complete any necessary forms from your employer with Foothill's routing number: 322273489
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Your Member (account) Number + the Share ID: a 3-digit number added to your member number to indicate which sub-account
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Example: 12345 (member #) + 030 (share ID) should be provided to your payroll like this: 12345030
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Most employers will ask for a voided check to be attached to their direct deposit form. If you didn't order checks, you can have our contact center or one of our branches provide you a temporary check.
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To set-up a payroll deduction for a specific portion of your paycheck, use the same information as above, and let your employer know the dedcution amount or percentage you want sent to this account.
* Early direct deposit may vary between pay periods and is not guaranteed.
Membership required with a regular share account with $5 minimum balance. Minimum balance to earn .05% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) dividends is $150. Variable rate subject to change at any time. As of 10/1/25, the APY for regular savings is 0.05% and 0.00% for Simply Free Checking. Fees may reduce earnings. Must be 18 or older. Subject to change or end without notice. Other restrictions may apply. For eligibility requirements or questions, please contact the credit union at 626-445-0950
The $200 incentive offer is valid October 1 through December 31, 2026, and is available to new members and eligible existing Foothill Credit Union members. Existing members are eligible only if they do not have an active Foothill checking account as of September 30, 2026. Members with an active Foothill checking account as of that date are not eligible, even if they close the account and open a new one during the promotional period (10/1/26 - 12/31/26). To qualify for the incentive, eligible members must open a new Protection Plus Checking or Rewards Checking account and meet all promotional requirements.
To earn the $200 incentive, members must receive qualifying direct deposits totaling at least $1,500 within 90 days of opening the checking account. Once all requirements are met, the $200 incentive will be deposited into the new checking account the following month.
Protection Plus Checking and Rewards Checking are variable-rate accounts that currently earn up to 2.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Rates may change after account opening. APYs are accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees may reduce earnings. Membership eligibility and account approval are required. Additional terms, qualifications, rates, APYs, and full disclosures are available here.
Foothill Credit Union reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
