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Ready to Earn Cold, Hard Cash?

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claim your bonus

You read that right! From August 1 - August 31, 2025, we'll give you cash just for setting up direct deposit with us! Here's how it works:

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open a simply prosper checking account

Psst... this account will also earn you 4.00% APY1, has no minimum balance requirements, and it has no monthly maintenance fee!

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set up direct deposit

Within the first 60 days of account opening, set up direct deposit of at least $500 / month into your new account. Learn how to set up direct deposit here>

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get paid to get paid

That's it! Once you meet the monthly minimum, we'll deposit the cash into your account.

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serving charlotte since 1962

At Skyla, our mission is simple – helping make your possibilities a reality. Not some members – ALL members!

What you really want to know is can we handle your banking needs? Of course! We're your partner for financial growth and management, making your money work harder for you with smarter, less complicated, and readily available tools and services. What sets us apart is how vested we are in the community – we’re local people benefiting local people. Our goals revolve around you.

Today, Skyla has over $1.4 billion in assets and more than 103,000 incredible members.

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elevate your earnings with simply prosper

Earn 4.00% APY1 each month when you...

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set up direct deposit

Direct deposit at least $500 / month into your account; and

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enroll in estatements

Ditch the paper statements (and the $2 monthly paper statement fee); and

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use your card

Use your Skyla debit or credit card 20+ times a month

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Balances up to $25,000 will earn 4.00% APY1. Have a higher balance? Your remaining balance over $25,000 will earn the lowest Money Market rate2

If requirements are not met your account will earn .10% APY3

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getting started

set up direct deposit

There are 2 ways to set up direct deposit to your Skyla Checking Account:

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do it yourself

Log in to Digital Banking Banking and select Set Up Direct Deposit under the Transfer & Pay tab to update your deposits.

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contact your employer

Download and complete the Direct Deposit form. Deliver the form to your employer and they'll handle the rest!

Download Direct Deposit Form

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ok, so here's the fine print:

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You're one step away from your $100 bonus - fill out this form to get started!