Getting extra cash is easier than ever, no matter how you create!
From studio lots to home streaming setups, you can earn up to $350 when you become a member of First Entertainment Credit Union!
Step 1: Am I eligible?
If you work in entertainment, you’re eligible to join First Entertainment! Whether you’re behind the scenes or in the spotlight, in a creative role or on the business side, we welcome professionals from across the entertainment industry.
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We’re here to support the people who make magic happen across screens, stages, and platforms.
Step 2: Sign up
Sign up for a checking and saving accounts below and complete the required steps. After 90 days we’ll deposit $350 into your account automatically!
Earn $350 with Value Checking
Open a Value Checking Account with direct deposit of at least $1,000 per month within 90 days of opening the account.3
Frquently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
- The $350 bonus will be deposited into your First500 Savings Account within 30 days after the 90-day requirement is met (which is within 120 days of the membership opening date)
Getting your $350 in welcome bonuses is simple when you become a member of First Entertainment Credit Union. Just follow these steps:
- Earn $350 with Your Value Checking Account:
- Open Your Accounts: Start by visiting our Sign-Up Bonus Offer page and use the provided links to open a First500 Savings Account (required for membership) and a Value Checking Account.
- Set up a recurring direct deposit of at least $1,000 per month into your Value Checking account within 90 days of account opening.
- Keep your account open for at least 90 days.
- Once these requirements are met, $350 will be automatically deposited into your Value Checking account within 120 days of account opening.
Why Join First Entertainment
As part of the entertainment community, you need a financial partner that understands your story. That’s the role we were born to play. We’re member-owned and not-for-profit, so you can count on:
- Great rates and lower fees
- Convenient digital and mobile banking tools
- Branches on studio lots2
- Loans to cover union fees
- Investment and insurance services
- Free credit score monitoring
- Homebuying commission rebates
- Free financial wellness resources
- Easy transfers with Zelle®3
What our members say
— Neal Z., Prop Master Read the full member storyFirst Entertainment is the best place for me to be. They’ve done a great job meeting my needs.
What our members say
— Rae A., Wardrobe Stylist Read the full member storyBeing a creative and working on productions, we may have large checks, and First Entertainment makes it easy and worry-free to mobile deposit on the go.
What our members say
— Devin H., Set Lighting Technician Read the full member storyFirst Entertainment is an ideal financial partner because the Credit Union understands the constant flux of the entertainment industry.
What our members say
— Shari H., Director DEI Operations Read the full member storyIt’s important that a financial institution understands the unique needs of the industry it serves in an equitable and empathetic way, and First Entertainment does that well.
What our members say
— Karen S., Makeup Artist (IATSE Local 706) Read the full member storyFirst Entertainment made the mortgage process painless for someone in the industry who has non-traditional work hours and pay history.
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Disclosures
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Eligibility requirements apply, and all must be met within 90 calendar days of account opening to qualify for the maximum of the Creator Package’s $350 bonus. Offer available to new members joining First Entertainment Credit Union between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. A new member is defined as having no previous relationship with First Entertainment Credit Union. Limited to a maximum $350 total bonus per member. Accounts must be open for at least 90 days, active, and in good standing to receive bonus payout(s) (not in default, closed, inactive, or otherwise “not in good standing”). Bonus(es) will be distributed within 30 days after the 90-day qualification period once verification of all program requirements have been met. Taxes on bonus(es) are the sole responsibility of the member and may be reported to the IRS. First Entertainment Credit Union employees and business accounts are not eligible for this offer. Credit Union membership is established by opening a First500 Savings Account and is subject to approval. The minimum deposit required to open a First500 Savings Account is $1.00 (the purchase of one share at par value of $1.00), which must be maintained for the membership to remain in an active status and “in good standing”. One First500 Savings Account per Social Security Number. For current rates and APY on the First500 Savings Account, please see our Rate and Fee Schedule. For complete details, please refer to the Member Account Agreement and Disclosure (MAAD). Fees may apply; see our current Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change.
New members must open a First Entertainment Credit Union Value Checking or Advantage Checking with a qualifying deposit of at least $1,000.00 or more monthly to receive the $350 bonus. Member must set up and maintain a recurring, qualifying deposit to a First Entertainment Credit Union Value Checking or Advantage Checking with at least $1,000 per month. A qualifying deposit is defined as a Direct Deposit, electronic transfer (such as Zelle, Venmo, or ACH transfers) of at least $1,000.00 or more. The checking account must remain open for a minimum of 90 days to qualify for the $350 bonus. The $350 bonus will be deposited into your First500 Savings Account within 30 days after the 90-day requirement is met (which is within 120 days of the membership opening date). Offer not valid for business checking accounts. For terms and conditions applicable to the Value Checking and Advantage Checking, see the Member Account Agreement and Disclosure (MAAD). Fees may apply; see our current Schedule of Fees for details. Offer subject to change.
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Branches are only accessible for those cleared for access.
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Zelle® and Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. Terms and conditions apply. To be eligible for Zelle®, you must be a member for at least 90 days. To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
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