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PathwaysTM Checking

Deposit. Swipe. Earn. Up to $285 Bonus.*

Enjoy all the essentials and modern conveniences of a checking account designed to keep you in control. Pathways Checking comes with no overdraft fees, no monthly fees, no minimum balance, and certification by Bank On. Use promo code Pathways285 when you open online to qualify for the bonus.

Open Your Account 

How It Works

Three easy steps. One rewarding account.

Step 1: Deposit

Set up Direct Deposit

Establish a qualifying direct deposit and earn $85.

Step 2: Swipe

Use Your Account

Make debit purchases, pay bills online, or complete ACH payments to earn an additional $200.

Step 3: Earn

Get Your Bonus

That’s up to $285 cash deposited directly into your account after you meet the qualifications.*

Why Choose Pathways Checking?

Debit Card Controls icon Debit Card Controls Set spending limits, turn off a lost or stolen card, and more from your phone.
ATM icon 55,000+ Surcharge-Free ATMs Access surcharge-free Connex ATMs and 55,000+ Allpoint® ATMs nationwide.1
Online Bill Pay icon Online Bill Pay Track balances, pay bills, deposit checks, and transfer funds anytime.
Early Payday icon Early Payday Get paid up to one day early with direct deposit—no extra fees.

Get Started

Earn up to $285 when you open Pathways Checking online with promo code Pathways285 by October 31, 2025.

Open Pathways Checking Use code: Pathways285

*Offer available to individuals who never had a Connex checking account. To qualify for the bonus you must open a Pathways Checking account online during the promotional period (10/1/2025–10/31/2025) using code Pathways285. A $85 bonus will be earned by establishing a qualifying direct deposit within 90 days of account opening. An additional $200 bonus will be earned when you complete qualifying transactions within 90 days of account opening. Qualifying transactions include debit card purchases, online bill payments, and ACH payments. Account must remain open in order to receive any bonus earned. Bonuses will be posted within 90 days of meeting qualifications.

Cannot be combined with other offers including a discount on a loan annual percentage rate. If your checking account is closed within six months after opening, the bonus amount will be deducted at closing. Bonus is considered income and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT.

To join Connex you must live, work, worship, or attend school in Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, or Fairfield County and deposit $25 in your Share Savings account. Unless otherwise specified, all offers and rates advertised are subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. Other terms and conditions may apply—go to connexcu.org for full account disclosures.

1 Connex ATMs are free; non-Connex and Allpoint ATMs are 7 free per month, then $2 per withdrawal.

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