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UCU Rewards Credit Card

UCU Rewards Credit Card

Earn points for every dollar you spend on your UCU Rewards Credit Card, with no limits. Then easily redeem those points for rewards you'll actually use and enjoy!
UCU Rewards Credit Card benefits

UCU Rewards Credit Card benefits

  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent with no limit*
  • No annual or foreign transaction fees
  • Redeem points easily on the CU Rewards website
  • Our online application can be completed anytime, anywhere
  • Redeem for travel, merchandise, eCertificates, gift cards, Mastercard® prepaid cards, and more

Do more with a UCU Rewards Credit Card!

 Your wallet may be full, but your UCU Rewards Credit Card will quickly make its way to the top of the stack, transforming your everyday purchases into points you can use for travel, gift cards, shopping, and so much more.

UCU Rewards Credit Card rates

Rate type

APR1 as low as Annual fee Best for
Variable
15.24%
$0
Individuals who use their credit card often and like earning rewards for shopping.
Earn up to 5.00% APY2

Earn up to 5.00% APY2

Having both a UCU Rewards Credit Card and a University Checking Account helps you earn up to 5.00% APY for the banking you already do!
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    University Credit Union offers membership to employees, students and alumni of UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Arlington, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, The Big West Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, Southland Conference Universities, and other universities throughout California. UCU offers a variety of products and services including checking accounts, credit cards, home mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, commercial loans, insurance, investments, as well as digital banking.

    *Rewards Credit Card offers a generous 2 points per dollar spent on net new purchases (purchases less any credits, returns, disputed billing items, and adjustments). Cash advances, balance transfers, fees, finance charges, checks, or other transactions that we determine not to be eligible used to access your account will not earn rewards points. Not all members will qualify. There is no limit on the rewards points you can earn each month. Any determination of qualifying transactions and exceptions for rewards points is at the sole discretion of UCU. UCU reserves the right to verify and adjust rewards points at any time prior to or following point posting and redemption. Points are not earned until they appear on the billing statement. If the Rewards Credit Card account is closed, all points not redeemed will be lost. Rewards points are not transferable. UCU may change or terminate the Rewards Program at the credit union's discretion at any time, with or without prior notice except where required by law. 

      

    1 APR = Annual Percentage Rate 

     

    2 APY = Annual Percentage Yield. To earn up to 5.00% APY, member must have a qualifying University Checking Account. Based on a combined rate of 4.88%. Credit card must be active, have at least one monthly transaction (excludes balance transfers and cash advances), and be enrolled in credit card eStatements to qualify for the extra 1.00% APY in dividends. Account does not earn dividends if there is a $0 balance in a HELOC at the end of the month. All accounts must be in good standing with no delinquency or bankruptcy pending. Multiple loans in the same category count for only 1.00% APY in dividends. 

      

    Qualifying University Checking Accounts will earn 1.00% APY in dividends on balances up to $25,000. Balances above $25,000 will be paid at the regular checking rate. Qualifying University Checking Accounts are defined as having at least 25 transactions per month (includes transactions made with both debit and credit cards) and enrollment in eStatements. If the requirements are not met, then no dividend is earned. Secondary University Checking Accounts not eligible to earn APY. Dividends are calculated by the daily balance method, which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account at the end of each day. Dividends are disbursed monthly into the active University Checking Account. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Rate subject to change after account opening and may vary based on qualifications met at month end. Not valid with any other offers. To establish a UCU Membership, you must deposit at least $5 to a Regular (Share) Savings Account. A $50 minimum deposit is required to open a University Checking Account. All accounts are subject to approval. Contact UCU for complete details. Federally insured by NCUA. 

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