Earn $200 with a New Community First Checking Account
Open a new checking account today to earn this limited-time bonus offer, plus gain access to exclusive member benefits, event discounts, and more!
You'll need just $5 to open, we require no minimum balance, and we never charge monthly maintenance fees.
Earning $200 Cash1 is as Easy as 1-2-3
1. Open a checking account online & use the code FREECHECK.
2. Make at least $1,000 in deposits and complete at least 10 debit card transactions within the first 90 days of account opening.
3. Maintain your account in good standing.
$200 will be deposited in your account on day 91-97 from account opening.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Community First Igloo
- Take advantage of discounted tickets to Jacksonville Icemen games
- Rep your hometown hockey team with the Jacksonville Icemen Visa® debit card
- Access to more event discounts across Northeast Florida
- Speed: Tap and go, no scrambling for your card
- Security: Get an added layer of protection on every transaction
- Convenience: Works in stores, in apps, and online
Use with Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay®, and Google Pay™
Interest is paid on your entire balance with a premium rate paid on your first $1,000.2
Add a direct deposit to your checking account and enjoy getting paid up to two days earlier with Priority Pay3.
Saving is easy with our Save My Change program4. Every time you use your debit card, we’ll round your total up to the nearest dollar and drop your change into the savings account of your choice.
Access 85,000+ surcharge-free ATMs nationwide including Publix Presto ATM locations!
Handle your money, your way! With three easy ways to make your deposits, you can make sure you won't miss out on your $200 cash bonus.
We don't require direct deposit to earn your $200 bonus but you can sign up anytime. Get paid up to 2 days early3
We have branches in 17 counties, and growing. Stop in and make a deposit at your convenience.
Need after hours service? Access a deposit-taking ATM near you.
Plus, learn more about our ATM network!
FAQ
No. We do not require you to sign up for direct deposit to earn the cash bonus. You must make at least $1,000 in deposits within 90 days of account opening1
To earn the $200 bonus, your account must remain open and have a positive balance (minimum of $0.01) throughout the 90 day period, and until the incentive is deposited.
You can open a checking account at Community First Credit Union for just $5. This is for your member share. To earn the $200 bonus, read qualifying details.
Check our current offers page to discover more limited-time offers.
Any of our consumer checking accounts are eligible for this bonus offer. See all account options.
Federally insured by NCUA. All new accounts and loans are subject to approval and membership eligibility required. Please visit our website at communityfirstfl.org/connect/become-a-member or call 904.354.8537 for more information on membership requirements.
1Earn $200 for opening your first Community First checking account, completing deposits totaling $1,000 or more that post within the first 90 days of account opening, and making 10 or more qualifying debit card transactions that post within 90 days of account opening. $200 bonus will be credited to the eligible checking account on or around day 91-97 of account opening. When applying online, you must use code FREECHECK to be eligible for this offer. When applying in-person you must mention this offer at time of account opening to be eligible. Promotion is only applicable once per checking account and per member. Members with an existing personal checking account with Community First Credit Union or who have closed a checking account with Community First Credit Union previously are not eligible to participate. In order to receive the reward, the new checking account must remain open and in good standing with a balance ≥$0.01 until the reward is deposited. Reward forfeiture will occur if the checking account is closed prior to the reward being deposited, or the new checking account has a negative available balance at the time of qualification validation. All offers may end at any time without notice.
2APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates may change without notice after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings. All offers may end at any time without notice. New members must open a share account with a minimum $5 initial deposit (share account is required for membership). Advantage Checking account pays interest on your entire checking account balance. You can also earn a premium interest rate on your first $1,000 when you make 10 or more debit card transactions each month and enroll in eStatements.
3Priority Pay - Members can receive their direct deposits up to two days earlier. No action is required to receive this complementary benefit. Early posting of the direct deposit is contingent upon receiving the funds from the sender.
4Save My Change program - Some restrictions may apply. Business and specialized accounts are not eligible. Upon enrollment, we will round up your Visa® debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and transfer the difference from your checking account to a Community First savings account of your choice. Members must opt-into Save My Change to enroll and opt-out of Save My Change to end enrollment by contacting us or visiting branch. We may cancel or modify the Save My Change service at any time without prior notice.