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posted Jan 27, 2022 8:50:42 AM

$100 Bonus For depositing tax refund

Hi! My tax refund just cleared in my account and I was under the impression that if I opened an account and deposited into credit karma that there would be a bonus $100 is that the case? And when would I see that?

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Intuit Alumni
Jan 27, 2022 9:10:52 AM

Intuit recently acquired Credit Karma; however, Credit Karma and TurboTax are separate products. If you need help checking on the status of a bonus offered by Credit Karma, you should reach out to Credit Karma directly using the FAQ link provided below:

 

 

Credit Karma Support

Level 1
Feb 1, 2022 12:05:07 PM

Hi there! There’s a thread on here about the $50 bonus they offered last year and a bunch of people either never got the money or got $15 eventually. But last year’s offer required setting up direct deposit from a job in addition to depositing your tax refund. I can’t find any info, but you not getting your $100 bonus doesn’t seem like it’s looking good. 

Level 4
Feb 2, 2022 9:36:02 AM

Same here, this is first time I have had the option to have my refund go through Credit Karma money and my thing say get $100 deposit for choosing that option, but now I cant find that in my order summary so how do I know when I will get that. 

Level 4
Feb 2, 2022 9:36:40 AM

I also filed and had my returns accepted Jan 31.

Level 15
Feb 2, 2022 9:42:28 AM

Did you complete ALL 3  requirements to get the bonus ???

 

The devil is in the details ... read them here : 

 

Level 4
Feb 2, 2022 9:54:55 AM

I dont feel like mine showed me any of that. Ugh what a rip off.  Anyways I can change that?  I have never gotten a refund through credit karma before and now I will never do it again.  has anyone ever received a refund through them before?

Level 15
Feb 2, 2022 10:23:44 AM

Credit Karma is a new option this year and yes refunds have been flowing thru the system just fine ... when the IRS releases the money it takes up to 5 business days for the deposit to be posted.  Watch the IRS tool here:   https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Level 4
Feb 2, 2022 10:30:54 AM

Thanks for the info!! have people really been getting their refund up to 5 days early?  Sorry this is the first year I have chosen this method of getting a refund.

Level 1
Feb 2, 2022 1:02:03 PM

Thank you!! I was bummed I didn’t look closer on that page when I was on it to see if there was a 3rd requirement. You’re awesome! I appreciate the screenshot.

New Member
Feb 7, 2022 8:44:00 AM

Yep same here! I never got my refund and sent a support message to credit karma and they are asking for a screenshot of the promotion. 

Level 15
Feb 7, 2022 8:49:49 AM

I posted the screen shot. 

New Member
Feb 8, 2022 9:33:34 AM

I just called Credit Karma support and here is what they said

1. You need to deposit the tax return in your credit Karma spend account

2. You need to have set up direct deposit into the account for before June xth (forgot the day, let's just say before June to be safe)

So in other words, they want to become our main bank app and they are tricking us into it by making it look like a simple tax return deal. I am mad, but technically it's still a deal that benefits some and has no costs to me other than time and confusion so I guess it's not a big deal.

Level 15
Feb 8, 2022 11:46:27 AM

Yep ... that was the details posted in the program that no one reads ...

 

Level 2
Feb 8, 2022 11:10:59 PM

I already had a Credit Karma account and I already have a portion of my paycheck direct depositing into it...

 

I wonder if this is only for new Credit Karma accounts.

 

Either way if I get my refund faster that's cool too. I actually already got my state deposited.

Level 1
Feb 9, 2022 2:27:57 AM

I just got my refund today. No $100 from Credit Karma so I investigated and see the screen shots that were posted here. I failed to read the fine print too. But last week I did add them to my direct deposits at my work so hopefully I am covered. Only reason I signed up was the extra $100. I will let you know if I ever get the $100 but it is worth a try. $100 is $100. 

Level 4
Feb 9, 2022 4:55:31 AM

Ya I obviously went with credit Karma because of the $100 deposit offer but I didn’t read the fine print so I don’t fully qualify. 

has anyone gotten a federal refund back yet? I was accepted on 31st. 

i don’t have my state back yet. 

Level 15
Feb 9, 2022 5:19:55 AM

@Toni M 

 

New account holders only ... look at the screenshot ... last line highlighted in yellow.

Level 2
Feb 9, 2022 5:51:56 AM

Oh gross lol oh well.... Yeah I can't read that screenshot on my phone.

New Member
Feb 9, 2022 8:13:58 AM

@kat741 

did you do your full check or just part? I set mine to put $20 of my check in 

Level 1
Feb 9, 2022 9:47:11 AM

I just did $20 also. Never works for the first check so it will be a paper check and they have to mail it to me since I am not in building on Fridays. I didn't want to tie up a bunch of money waiting for a check. I will up it once the account has been verified and direct deposit starts. I won't mind getting paid a few days earlier with Credit Karma. 

New Member
Feb 10, 2022 8:54:47 AM

I choose this option as well, the IRS tool updated indicating I would receive my refund 2/9 it’s 2/10 and credit karma still haven’t posted my refund. I would have never selected them if I knew you wouldn’t get the $100 if u didn’t select to have direct deposit from your employer 

New Member
Feb 10, 2022 8:57:13 AM

And no I didn’t receive my refund early it’s actually a day late so far

New Member
Feb 11, 2022 5:52:30 AM

This is the biggest horse **bleep** I've ever seen. I will not EVER use credit karma bull **bleep** again.. I just got off the phone with them cause I didnt get my $100 and she said it can take til june 15 for it to be deposited.. I was like are you **bleep**ing kidding me? I would have never ever ever done this had I known... I will be withdrawing my **bleep** and never using there crap ass service again..

New Member
Feb 11, 2022 12:51:25 PM

Yeah I'm shocked because they way they have it advertised is that for chosing them instead of your normal bank account for the deposit of your taxes you'll receive $100 dollar bonus. Then after your chose to use them you find out you also have to open a spending account and have your work checked also deposited into the account then you have to wait till June 10th to receive the Bonus. That is basically legally scamming there new customers. Bad for business bad for business.