Shell Federal Credit Union
Shell Federal Credit Union Checking $250 Bonus
Bonus amount
$250
Expires
Dec 31, 2026
Time to complete
~90 days
Bonus deposited in
~90 days
Difficulty
Easy
Requirements
Last verified: Mar 21, 2026
Open account
Open a new Shell FCU checking account and membership with a $1 share deposit.
Enroll in eStatements
Enroll in eStatements and online or mobile banking within 90 days of account opening.
Deposit $2,000
Receive at least $2,000 in total ACH direct deposits within 90 days of opening the account.
Keep account open
Keep the account open and in good standing for at least six months; closing early forfeits the bonus.
Bonus is credited within 90 days after meeting requirements. If the account is closed within six months, the bonus is forfeited.
Tips & Gotchas
- →Only residents of Harris County, TX or immediate family of existing members are eligible.
- →You must enroll in eStatements, receive direct deposits, and keep the account open for six months to avoid forfeiting the bonus.
Account Details
Enroll in eStatements, receive at least $2,000 in ACH direct deposits within 90 days, and keep the account open for six months to avoid forfeiting the bonus.
Eligibility
Must be a new member; cannot have had a Shell FCU checking account in the past 12 months.
- Must live, work, worship or attend school in Harris County, TX or have an immediate family member who is a Shell FCU member
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Fine Print
Available only to eligible Shell FCU membership applicants who live, work, worship or attend school in Harris County, TX or have an immediate family member who is a Shell FCU member. To earn the $250 bonus you must open a new checking account, enroll in eStatements, receive $2,000 in direct deposits within 90 days and keep the account open for six months. Accounts closed within six months forfeit the bonus.
Taxable income · Reported on 1099-INT
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What is an early termination fee?
A penalty charged if you close a bank account too soon after opening it.