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Share the #YouFirst Experience

Unlocked something special for you and your circle — earn up to $2501 for every friend you refer, and they’ll get rewarded too.

Refer Friends, Get Rewarded!

Share a better banking experience with friends, family, or neighbors that puts people first. When they join St. Mary’s Bank, you both get rewarded — with up to $2501.

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How It Works

Open a checking with direct deposit and get $501

  • Friend opens a new checking account
  • They set up a recurring monthly direct deposit of at totaling at least $500 within 90 days of account opening

> You both earn $501

Add $5,000 and get another $2001

  • Friend deposits at least $5,000 in new-to-St. Mary’s Bank funds (within 30 days of account opening) to the new checking
  • They keep a $5,000 minimum average daily balance for 6 months

> You both earn another $2001

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You’re not just opening an account. You’re choosing a partner who puts you first.

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Checking account benefits that put you first

Get Paid Early2
Access your eligible direct deposit paycheck up to 2 days before your scheduled payday.

Loan Discount3
Save on select loan rates when you set up automatic payments from your checking account.

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Banking that knows you.

Whether you're looking to grow your savings, simplify your finances, or get trusted guidance along the way, St. Mary’s Bank is here for you. As your local credit union, we’re committed to helping you feel confident in every money decision—with personalized service and a team that truly knows you.

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Annual Percentage Rate (APY) accurate as of 7/25/25. Deposit rates are variable and subject to change without notice. Fees may reduce earnings. 

1. Refer a Friend offers are subject to change without notice. Referred individual must be at least 18 years of age. Cannot be combined with any other offers outside of refer a friend promotion. There is no limit to the number of people an existing member (referrer) can refer. However, a referred person (new member) is eligible to receive only one $50 and/or $200 referral bonus, regardless of how many accounts they open.. By participating in this program, each party may be aware that the other is a St. Mary’s Bank member.

Eligibility: Refer a Friend offers are available to new to St. Mary’s Bank individuals opening their first St. Mary’s Bank checking account. If you have been a primary or joint holder of a St. Mary’s Bank checking account within the last 6 months (180 days), you are not eligible for this bonus.

A direct deposit is a recurring income electronically deposited into your St. Mary’s Bank checking account by an employer or other organization. It may include salary, pension, government benefits, or other eligible regular income. Certain money transfers, such as person-to-person payments and payments made with apps such as Zelle®, PayPal, or Venmo, do not qualify as direct deposits. Transfers between accounts at St. Mary’s Bank, or other banks or brokerages also do not count as direct deposits.

Eligible Accounts: Beyond Checking, 603 Account/Checking, Beyond Rewards Checking, Beyond Interest Checking. A minimum deposit of $10 is required to open a St. Mary’s Bank checking account.

$50 BONUS ACTIONS:
(a) new member opens a new St. Mary’s Bank checking account as the primary owner.
(b) Sets up a $500 total recurring monthly direct deposit (2 or more occurrences) within 90 days of account opening

$200 BONUS ACTIONS:
(c) new member funds their new checking account with a minimum of $5,000 of new funds (funds not currently on deposit with St. Mary's Bank) within 30 days of account opening.
(d) new member maintains a $2,000 minimum average daily balance for six consecutive months.

Bonus Requirements for Both Parties:

  • $50 Bonus will be deposited for both parties up to 30 days after the new member’s checking account (referred party) is opened; the $500 qualifying recurring direct deposit has occurred within 90 days of account opening.
  • $200 Bonus will be deposited for both parties after a $5,000 minimum daily balance is maintained in the new checking account for six consecutive months.
  • No bonus will not be deposited if any account is in default, closed or suspended, or otherwise not in good standing.
  • All Bonuses will be reported as income to the IRS on a 1099-MISC.

2. Early Pay.  If we receive notice from an employer or government agency that your funds are ready, we may post your direct deposit earlier than your “official” scheduled payment day. Subject to originator payroll/funds process and timing. St. Mary’s Bank will not assume liability for not depositing funds to your account early. 


3. Loan Rate Discount.  Available on select loans with automatic payments from a St. Mary’s Bank checking account.

St. Mary’s Bank is a member-owned credit union. Membership opened to anyone with the purchase of one share of capital stock for $5. Federally insured NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender.