Earn $200 With a New Checking + Direct Deposit
1) Open a New Checking
Open one of Foothill's qualifying checking accounts: Protection Plus, Rewards, or Simply Free from May 13 through August 31st. Compare checking accounts here»
2) Set-up Direct Deposit
Establish NEW qualifying direct deposit(s)* totaling at least $2,000 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 and use the offer code "Checking200". The promo code must be added at account opening to receive the incentive.
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OR Visit any Foothill branch
Existing members:
- Log in to Online Banking and open a new checking account. Under Open and Apply → Click Open New Account → Click Share (Apply Now) → Click Checking. Offer code “Checking200” must be entered upon opening the new checking account to qualify.
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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.
❤️ Refer a New Member and You Both Get $100
Love banking with Foothill? Share it with your friends, family members, or co-workers and earn $100 every time you refer someone for Foothill membership. Plus, the person you refer can also earn $100 when they qualify and open an eligible account.
It’s an easy way to help the people you know discover better banking while earning rewards together.
Learn more about the Referral Promo
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
$200 Checking Incentive Disclosure
Offer valid for new and existing members of Foothill Credit Union who open a new eligible consumer checking account (Protection Plus Checking, Rewards Checking, or Simply Free Checking) between May 13, 2026 and August 31, 2026. Rebound Checking, Junior Checking, and Teen Checking accounts are not eligible. Existing checking account holders may qualify by opening a new eligible checking account. Membership eligibility and account approval required.
*To qualify for the $200 incentive, member must establish new qualifying electronic direct deposits totaling at least $2,000 (aggregate) into the new checking account within 90 days of account opening. Qualifying direct deposits include recurring electronic deposits such as payroll, pension, or government benefits (e.g., Social Security). Existing direct deposits moved from one account to another do not qualify. Non-qualifying deposits include, but are not limited to, internal transfers, wire transfers, person-to-person payments, mobile deposits, or cash/check deposits.
Offer code “Checking200” must be provided at account opening and properly recorded to qualify. The $200 incentive will be credited to the qualifying checking account after the end of the calendar month in which the direct deposit requirement is satisfied. Account must be open, active, and in good standing (no negative balance or restrictions) at the time of incentive payout. Limit one incentive per member. Offer not valid with any other checking account promotion. Incentive may be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT or 1099-MISC and is the member’s responsibility to report for tax purposes.
Protection Plus Checking and Rewards Checking are variable rate accounts. Rates may change after account opening. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Protection Plus Checking and Rewards Checking currently earn 3.00% APY on balances under $2,500; 0.75% APY on balances from $2,500.01 to $5,000; 0.25% APY on balances from $5,000.01 to $10,000; and 0.10% APY on balances over $10,000. Simply Free Checking is a non-dividend-bearing account and does not earn APY. No minimum balance is required to earn the stated APY. No minimum deposit is required to open a checking account. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Monthly service fees may apply.
Foothill Credit Union reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Member Referral Disclosure
New member must qualify for membership. Referring and new members referred by an existing member will receive $100.00 deposited into their account upon the new member satisfying the following requirements: (1) open a qualifying share and checking (2) set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $500.00 per month; or funds any Foothill consumer loan. The direct deposit must first hit the newly referred member’s account before any incentive is given. There is a 90 day time frame to fulfill the direct deposit or loan funded requirement for the new member and referrer to receive the incentive. If referred member does not meet all qualifying requirements, no incentive will be given to either referrer and referee. Offer may end at any time.
