I did this about 2 months ago. I have two checks one for $250, and one for $25. Thats $275 in FREE money.
After you get the card spend $3000 in the first the months – get 25,000 rewards, PLUS 3,000 in rewards for the money you spent. Thats 28,000 points which oyu can redeem for $275.
NOW, thats a lot to spend $3000! Well you can always buy some Money at face value at this LINK Its fun to spend the Golden Dollars, many people still have not seen them. Great to leave as tips!