Hey awardtrail friends in Washington state! Sound Community Bank is offering a sweet deal: a $250 bonus for new customers and a $200 bonus for those who refer them. To snag the $250, you'll need to open a new checking or money market account and set up a direct deposit within 60 days.

Why should you care? Well, free money is always a good thing! Bank account bonuses are an easy way to pad your travel fund. Keep in mind that this bonus is considered income, so you'll need to pay taxes on it. Also, make sure to keep the account open for at least 60 days to avoid any early termination fees (though the details on those fees are a bit unclear, so do your research).

A few other things to note: This offer is only for Washington residents, and you can't earn more than $1,000 in referral rewards per year. The terms also state that the person you refer will know you referred them, but they won't see your account details. Since this is a new offer, there are a few unknowns like whether they do a hard or soft credit pull, so do your own research. If you're already planning to switch banks or just want some extra cash, this could be a great opportunity!