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PenFed Credit Union · Visa

PenFed Gold Visa® Card

Balance Transfer Standard 0% Intro APR · 15 mo No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
17.99% Variable Purchase APR
700+ Recommended FICO
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Rewards

CategoryRateTypeCap
All Other Purchases
The PenFed Gold Visa Card does not earn any rewards or cash back on purchases; it is a no-rewards, low-APR and balance transfer card.
0x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers
Balance transfers made within the first 90 days of account opening receive a 0% introductory APR for 15 months; after that, the non-variable APR of 17.99% applies. A 3% balance transfer fee applies to each transfer.
Financial 0% for 15 months
0% Intro APR on Purchases
New cardholders receive a 0% introductory APR on purchases for the first 15 months after account opening, after which the standard variable APR of 17.99% applies.
Financial 0% for 15 months
No Annual Fee
The PenFed Gold Visa Card carries no annual fee for cardholders.
Financial $0 annual fee
Up to $0
No Cash Advance Fee
The PenFed Gold Visa Card charges no fee for cash advance transactions.
Financial $0 cash advance fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The PenFed Gold Visa Card charges no foreign transaction fees, making it suitable for international purchases and travel abroad.
Financial $0 foreign transaction fee
Up to $0
SCRA Interest Rate Reduction
Eligible active-duty servicemembers may receive a reduced APR of 6% on pre-service balances under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by contacting PenFed.
Financial 6% APR cap for active-duty servicemembers
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
When the full rental cost is charged to the card and the primary insurance is declined, Visa provides collision damage waiver coverage for eligible rental vehicles.
Insurance Complimentary
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
PenFed monitors card activity around the clock and will notify cardholders if suspicious or potentially fraudulent transactions are detected.
Security Complimentary
Visa Zero Liability Protection
Cardholders are not held responsible for unauthorized charges made with their card or account information, provided they report the fraud promptly.
Security Complimentary
Roadside Dispatch
Cardholders have access to Visa's pay-per-use roadside assistance program, which provides services such as towing, tire changing, and jump-starting at pre-negotiated rates.
Travel Pay-per-use (no membership fee)
Visa Traditional Travel & Emergency Assistance
Cardholders have access to Visa's 24-hour travel and emergency assistance services, including referrals for medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies when away from home.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 15 months
0%
Intro BT APR for 15 months
Purchase APR17.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR17.99%
Cash Advance APR17.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Fee3% (minimum $5)
Cash Advance Fee$0

Approval & Eligibility

700 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 700–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Excessive credit applications in a short period, high utilization across all PenFed accounts, suspected manufactured spending, large or unusual cash advances
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
PenFed does not publicly document a formal card-family bonus restriction or a churning rule equivalent to Chase 5/24, but membership in PenFed Credit Union is required before or at the time of application. The PenFed Gold Visa is a no-rewards card with no welcome bonus, so bonus-eligibility timing rules are not applicable. Community data suggests PenFed may limit applicants to a small number of concurrent personal credit cards and may be sensitive to recent application velocity.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
PenFed provides a reduced APR of 6% on credit card balances for eligible active-duty servicemembers under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; members should contact PenFed at (800) 247-5626 to apply for SCRA protections.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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APR 17.99% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
Intro APR0% · 15 mo
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO700+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeBalance Transfer
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