Hey Arizona awardtrail readers! Doctor of Credit just flagged a sweet deal for those of you in the Grand Canyon State. America First Credit Union is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new checking account. To snag it, you'll need to open a savings account, pick a checking option, and set up direct deposits totaling at least $500 within 60 days of opening the account.

Now, here's why this matters to you. A $250 bonus is a nice chunk of change for minimal effort. Plus, America First offers a free checking account, so you don't have to worry about monthly fees eating into your bonus. Just make sure you haven't opened an account with them in the past year, mention the offer when you sign up, and keep the account open for at least six months to avoid forfeiting the bonus. Bank bonuses are taxed as interest income, so remember to account for that, but overall, this is an easy win for Arizona residents looking to pad their travel funds!