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Cougars: You Could Earn $150
Become a member today. It pays to be a Coug.
New Member Offer — Partners In Your Possibilities
For more than 130 years, WSU has been unlocking possibilities for students, alumni, and communities across Washington. BECU shares that commitment, and we're proud to partner with Washington State University and support Cougs throughout every chapter of your financial journey.
Right now, Cougs can earn a $150 bonus for opening a savings account and checking account1 and meeting transaction requirements.2 And when you become a BECU member, you'll also have access to exciting perks and benefits, competitive rates and free financial guidance. Join us today to experience the credit union difference. Offer ends April 30, 2026.
Transaction Requirements To Earn $150
Within the first 30 days of account opening, perform 10 or more qualifying transactions, such as:
- Make purchases using your BECU debit or credit card.3
- Write paper or electronic checks.
- Make deposits or withdrawals using your BECU checking account.
Ready to Earn $150? Ways to Join:
Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Apply by selecting from the options below: Join Online, Video Banking or Make an Appointment. Use promo code COUGPRIDE when you apply. Offer ends April 30, 2026.
Join Online
Open a BECU credit union account in just a few minutes.
Video Banking
Meet with a live member consultant "on-demand"
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time.
Make an Appointment
Set up an in-person or online appointment on a day and time that works best for you.
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1Offer valid starting 2/9/2026 until 4/30/2026 and redeemable at any BECU location and online. For new BECU members only, age 18 and older. Must be within BECU's field of membership and be eligible to open and maintain membership; not everyone will qualify. New members who are rejoining but have had a membership relationship with BECU in the last six (6) months do not qualify. Business, Fiduciary, Zero-Dividend, HSA, and Early Saver accounts are not eligible to receive deposit bonuses. BECU employees are not eligible. Must establish and maintain membership by opening a Member Share or Member Advantage savings account and also a checking account using promo code COUGPRIDE and meeting the transaction requirements within 30 days of account opening. BECU is not required to pay the promotional incentive for accounts opened without the appropriate Promo Code.
Accounts must remain open for 90 days or until the promotional incentive is deposited. Other terms, limitations, and conditions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one offer per member. Check with BECU for current Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of accounts. The $150 bonus deposit to your Member Share or Member Advantage savings account will occur within 120 days of establishing the qualifying accounts if the transaction requirements were met in the first 30 days. Accounts must be open and in good standing at time of fulfillment to qualify. BECU will not deposit bonus funds to closed accounts. Bonus will be reported to the IRS on form 1099INT at year end as interest income. BECU reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time.
2To meet the transaction requirements, you must open and maintain active Member Share or Member Advantage savings and a checking account. New members have 30 days from the time of account opening to complete 10 or more qualifying transactions. Qualifying transactions must be made using a BECU checking account or with a linked BECU debit card, or BECU credit card and include: ATM deposits, transfers, and withdrawals; write checks or electronic checks; send ACH transactions, send international or domestic wire transfers; point of sale purchases; external or electronic deposits; credit card purchases and cash advances. Checks and electronic checks must clear account within 30 days of account opening.
3Approval subject to BECU membership, credit approval and other underwriting criteria; not every applicant will qualify. Credit Card programs, services, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Contact BECU for the most current information. Your APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Please refer to the Credit and Security Agreement for the terms and conditions, fees, and charges, and other information regarding your credit card account.