Get $250 with Spend Free Checking 1

Become a WECU member and earn $250 when you open online. 1

  • ✔ $0 monthly fee
  • ✔ No minimums after opening 2
  • ✔ Early payday with direct deposit 3

Simple Checking with a New Member Bonus

Spend Free Checking is WECU’s simple, straightforward checking account for people who want everyday banking without a monthly fee. Open online, start your membership, and earn a $250 bonus when you meet the offer requirements.1

Federally Insured

Not-For-Profit

Trusted Since 1936

4-Star Rated App 4

How to Get Your $250 Bonus 1

Limited-time offer. Terms and eligibility requirements apply.1

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  • Open Spend Free Checking Online

    Open an account in as few as 3 minutes.
  • Set Up Direct Deposit

    Receive a direct deposit of $500 or more into that new account within the first 60 days.
  • Get Your Bonus

    Get your bonus on day 65 if requirements are met.

Why Open Spend Free Checking?

Earn a $250 New Member Bonus
Start your WECU membership with Spend Free Checking and complete the required steps to qualify. 1

No Monthly Fee
Keep everyday banking simple with a checking account that has no monthly fee.

Get Paid Early
Access eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner with Early Payday. 3

Bank Digitally
Manage your money with secure online and mobile banking from WECU.

Built For Everyday Checking

Spend Free Checking is a strong fit if you want to:

  • • Get a bonus for opening a new checking account 1
  • • Avoid monthly checking account fees
  • • Open online in just a few minutes
  • • Use direct deposit for everyday banking
  • • Join a trusted Washington credit union

Why Choose WECU Credit Union?

WECU is a not-for-profit financial institution focused on helping members grow financially.
Earnings are returned to members through great rates, minimal fees, and people-first service.
You are not just a customer. You are a member.

Open Spend Free Checking and Get $250 1

You and your family may become members if you live, work, worship, or attend school in Washington.

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Safe. Secure. Federally insured by NCUA.

1. Offer is available for a limited time to qualifying individuals who have not been a member in the last twelve (12) months and have previously not received a New Member Bonus. Requirements to receive $250: New member must open Spend Free checking online at wecu.com and receive a direct deposit of $500 or more into that new account within the first 60 days. Bonus will be deposited into the account on day 65, if requirements are met. One bonus per person. Cannot be combined with other new member offers. You are responsible for any taxes due on the value of the bonus offer. We will report the bonus to tax authorities as required. Please consult a tax advisor, WECU does not provide tax advice. Only tax-reporting account owners are eligible. Foreign members without tax identification numbers are not eligible. Offer expires 12/31/2026. WECU may change or discontinue this offer without notice. Spend Free Rewards Checking requires $1 to open. Contact us for details.
2. A minimum opening deposit of $1 is required.
3. Early access to automatic deposits depends on the day the money is sent. WECU deposits the funds on the business day the payment is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.
4. WECU Mobile is rated 4.8 in the Apple App Store and 4.7 in Google Play, as of October 2025.
5. Returning members must be in good standing.

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