Is the Wescom Credit Union Wescom Checking bonus available nationwide?

No. This offer is limited to residents of select states: CA.

Is the Wescom Credit Union Wescom Checking bonus taxable?

Yes. Bank account bonuses are considered taxable income by the IRS. Wescom Credit Union will send a 1099-INT form if your bonus is $10 or more.

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Wescom Credit Union Wescom Checking $200 Bonus

Wescom Credit Union pays you $200 when you join as a new member, open a checking account with promo code KNOTTSVISA by 12/31/2026, and make a direct deposit of $500 or more for two consecutive months. Membership is open statewide to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in California (plus UCLA alumni).

Bonus amount: $200
Expires: Dec 31, 2026
Time to complete: ~120 days
Bonus deposited in: ~150 days
Difficulty: Easy

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Requirements

Last verified: Oct 7, 2026

Join Wescom and open a checking account
Join Wescom as a new member (California field-of-membership, or UCLA alumni status) and open your first Wescom checking account using promo code KNOTTSVISA, by 12/31/2026. A $1 deposit to a regular savings account is required to establish membership.
$500+ direct deposit, 2 consecutive months
Set up direct deposit and make a minimum $500 direct deposit into the new Wescom checking account for two consecutive months during the new-member period (the first three full calendar months after joining, roughly 90-120 days).

Bonus is deposited to the new member's Wescom checking account the first week of the month after all qualifications are met.

Account Details

Monthly fee$null/month

Fee waiver

The bank advertises 'free checking' with no minimum balance fees, but did not itemize a specific monthly-fee schedule on the pages read for this offer.

Opening deposit$1

Min. hold periodNo minimum

Credit inquiryThe bank does not publish this. Ask before you apply.

ChexSystemsThe bank does not publish whether it screens banking history. Ask before you apply.

AvailabilitySelect states (CA)

Eligibility

Minimum age18+

Existing customersNot eligible

Must be a new Wescom member opening their first Wescom checking account.

Other restrictions

Field of membership: anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in California is eligible statewide (not Southern-California-only). UCLA alumni who do not live in California can also join. A $1 deposit to a regular savings account is required to establish membership.
Must have a valid US Tax ID.

Tips & Gotchas

→Not on Doctor of Credit -- DoC's Wescom posts cover older/expired $200-250 cycles or an interpersonal referral bonus, not this KNOTTSVISA code.
→Membership is open statewide to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in California, plus UCLA alumni who live outside California.
→Must be 18 or older with a valid US Tax ID.
→The same promo page also advertises a separate Knott's Visa credit-card cash-back bonus -- that's a card product and out of scope here; only the $200 checking bonus is listed.

Can You Earn This Bonus Again?

Can rechurnNo

NotesBonus is limited to new members opening their first Wescom checking account; not published as repeatable.

Fine Print

The $200 cash bonus is available to new Wescom members who open their first Wescom checking account using promotional code KNOTTSVISA by 12/31/2026. New member must set up direct deposit and make a minimum $500 direct deposit into the account for two consecutive months during the new-member period (the first three full calendar months after joining, ranging from 90 to 120 days). Bonus is deposited to the new member's checking account the first week of the month after all qualifications are met. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid US tax identification number. Bonuses may be subject to IRS reporting. Not valid with any other offer. Subject to change or end without notice.

Taxable income

What is a direct deposit?

An electronic payment sent directly into your bank account, usually from an employer or government.

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