Travis Credit Union $475 Checking Bonus Returns Through Sept 30

Travis Credit Union brought back its checking bonus at $475, a reader reported on July 5. The offer is valid through Sept. 30 for new accounts. No monthly fees apply. The credit union does not appear to require payroll direct deposit, which makes the bonus easier to claim than many bank offers. The previous version peaked at $300 and then $350 before hitting $475 in January. The new round runs through late September. Credit unions sometimes push deposit bonuses when local competition for savings tightens. This one carries no stated minimum balance to avoid fees, though the typical terms call for a direct deposit of $500 or more within the first 90 days. Travis Credit Union serves Solano and Yolo counties in California, with a branch in Pinole where a separate $275–$375 bonus ran until June 30. The $475 offer is available to new members who open a checking account online or at a branch. A Social Security number and a $5 minimum deposit are usual requirements. The bonus posts around eight weeks after the conditions are met. For anyone weighing a small account move, this hits a spot between the easiest and the most generous bonus out there. The expiration date is firm. After Sept. 30, the offer ends.