Blaze Credit Union is offering a $225 checking bonus when you open a free checking account and complete a few simple steps.

This is a low-effort bonus — no minimum direct deposit amount required, just one automatic payment (or DD) plus some debit card swipes.

Here’s the full breakdown.

Who’s Eligible

• This CU is based in MN but I was able to open online from OOS after a couple of emails  

• Have no prior checking relationship with SPIRE, Hiway, or Blaze Credit Union in the last 12 months

• Open a new eligible checking account with a $100 minimum opening deposit

Eligible accounts include:

• Blaze Free Checking

• Rox Checking

• Saints Checking

• Wild Checking

• Pathfinder Checking

How to Earn the $225 Bonus

Once your account is open, complete the following within 60 calendar days:

Step 1 – Set Up Funding

Set up either:

• An Automatic Payment

OR

• A Direct Deposit

(No minimum amount listed.)

Step 2 – Make 6 Debit Card Purchases

Complete:

• Six (6) Blaze debit card transactions

ATM transactions do not count.

That’s it.

Bonus Details

• The $225 is deposited at account opening

• If you fail to complete all requirements, Blaze reserves the right to reclaim the $225

• Your account must remain open for six months

All bank bonuses are treated as taxable income, so expect a 1099.

Monthly Fees

No monthly maintenance fees for these accounts.

Early Account Termination

There’s no traditional early closure fee — but you must keep the account open for six months or the bonus will be forfeited.

Final Thoughts

This is a very simple checking bonus:

• $225 cash paid upfront

• No monthly fees

• No minimum direct deposit amount

• Just one automatic payment + 6 debit purchases

Link to offer: Blaze CU $250