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Credit Cards » Visa Credit Cards » PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card
PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card
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PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card

Excellent Credit Recommended (740-850) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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Intro Bonus
Intro Bonus
$100 $100 bonus after spending $1,500 in purchase transactions within 90 days of account opening.
Reward Rates
5X Earn 5 points on gas purchases at the pump. Fuel purchases for airplanes and boats do not receive cash back rewards.
3X Earn 3 points on supermarket purchases.
1X Earn 1 point on all other purchases.
Balance Transfers Intro APR
0% for 12 months
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
11.74%-17.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$0

Highlights

  • $100 bonus after spending $1,500 in purchase transactions within the first 90 days of account opening.
  • 0% APR promo balance transfer rate for 12 months now through March 31, 2020. After that, the APR for the unpaid balance and any new balance transfers will be 11.74% to 17.99%. APR will vary w/the market based on Prime Rate. 3% balance transfer fee per transaction. Subject to credit approval. If you take advantage of this balance transfer, you will immediately be charged interest on all purchases made with your credit card unless you pay the entire account balance, including balance transfers, in full each month by the payment due date.
  • Rate and offers current as of October 1, 2019 and subject to change.
  • Earn 5 points on gas purchases at the pump. Fuel purchases for airplanes and boats do not receive cash back rewards.
  • Earn 3 points on supermarket purchases
  • Earn 1 point on all other purchases
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No cash advance fee
  • Chip enabled for added security
  • Federally insured by NCUA
  • Variable rate as low As 11.74% APR

Features

  • Auto Rental Insurance
    Auto Rental Insurance
  • Balance Transfer
    Balance Transfer
  • Concierge Service
    Concierge Service
  • Editor's Pick
    Editor's Pick
  • EMV
    EMV
  • Excellent Credit
    Excellent Credit
  • Extended Warranty Program
    Extended Warranty Program
  • Free Credit Score
    Free Credit Score
  • Gas
    Gas
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement
    Lost Luggage Reimbursement
  • Low Interest
    Low Interest
  • Mobile Pay Ready
    Mobile Pay Ready
  • No Annual Fee
    No Annual Fee
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
    No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Points
    Points
  • Purchase Protection
    Purchase Protection
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Roadside Assistance
    Roadside Assistance
  • Travel Accident Insurance
    Travel Accident Insurance
  • Travel Assistance
    Travel Assistance
  • Unsecured credit card
    Unsecured credit card
  • Visa Signature®
    Visa Signature®
  • Zero Fraud Liability
    Zero Fraud Liability

Staff Review

 

Editor's Rating:

3.1-star review

3.1 out of 5

Our take: The PenFed Platinum Rewards card offers generous rewards and ample benefits for an appealing price, but its travel booking fees drag down the card’s appeal.

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