Hey awardtrail readers! If you're in the Houston area (Harris, Ft Bend, Brazoria, Montgomery, Austin, Chambers, Galveston, Liberty, Waller, or Wharton counties in Texas), here's a quick and easy way to pad your travel fund! Members Choice Credit Union is offering a $300 bonus for opening a new checking account.

To snag the bonus, you'll need to use the promo code "NEWREWARDS" when you sign up and set up direct deposit. Specifically, you need to have at least two direct deposits totaling $1,000 or more hit the account within 60 days of opening it. No monthly fees to worry about, and no early termination fee if you decide to close the account later. Just remember the bonus will be reported to the IRS as interest.

This is a pretty straightforward bank bonus if you qualify geographically and need a new checking account anyway. Seems like a solid deal if you're looking for a quick win!