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PenFed Credit Union · Visa

PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card

Rewards Premium 15,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
17.99% Variable Purchase APR
15,000 Welcome Bonus
700+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

15,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $1,500 in the first 90 days

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 5x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationPoints expire 60 months (5 years) from the end of the billing cycle in which they are earned; points are forfeited if the account is closed
Redemption NotesCash back redemption is not available for this card; points may only be redeemed for travel, gift cards, merchandise, or Visa prepaid cards through the PenFed Rewards Center, with minimum redemption of 1,000 points; gift card and merchandise redemptions typically yield approximately 0.85 cents per point versus up to 1.7 cents per point for travel redemptions.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Gas Stations
Earned on gas paid at the pump at gas stations; uncapped with no annual spending limit.
5x Points No cap
EV Charging Stations
Earned on electric vehicle charging station purchases; uncapped with no annual spending limit.
5x Points No cap
Groceries
Earned at supermarkets including most Target and Walmart locations; uncapped with no annual spending limit.
3x Points No cap
Dining
Earned at restaurants and dining establishments; uncapped with no annual spending limit.
3x Points No cap
Streaming Services
Earned on TV, radio, cable, and streaming service purchases; uncapped with no annual spending limit.
3x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Flat 1 point per dollar earned on all purchases not falling into a bonus category; balance transfers and cash advances do not earn points.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Cell Phone Protection
Extended Warranty
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers
New cardholders receive a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 12 months from account opening; after that, the standard variable APR applies. A balance transfer fee applies.
Financial 0% for 12 months
No Annual Fee
The PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card carries no annual fee for all cardholders.
Financial $0 annual fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The card charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States, making it suitable for international use.
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 rental insurance is declined, Visa provides collision damage waiver coverage for eligible rental vehicles.
Insurance Complimentary
Cell Phone Protection
Cardholders receive cell phone protection coverage when the monthly cell phone bill is paid with the PenFed Platinum Rewards card, covering damage or theft.
Insurance Complimentary
Extended Warranty Protection
Eligible purchases made with the card receive an extension of the original manufacturer's warranty on qualifying items.
Insurance Complimentary
Travel Accident Insurance
Cardholders are covered by travel accident insurance when eligible transportation tickets (air, bus, train, or cruise) are purchased with the card.
Insurance Complimentary
Visa Signature Concierge Service
Cardholders have 24/7 access to Visa Signature Concierge service for assistance with travel bookings, dining reservations, event tickets, and other personal requests.
Lifestyle Complimentary
1x Points on All Other Purchases
All non-bonus category purchases earn 1 point per dollar spent; balance transfers and cash advances do not earn points.
Rewards 1x points
3x Points on Groceries, Dining, and Streaming
Cardholders earn 3 points per dollar at supermarkets (including most Target and Walmart locations), restaurants, and TV, radio, cable, and streaming services, with no annual cap.
Rewards 3x points
5x Points on Gas and EV Charging
Cardholders earn 5 points per dollar spent at gas stations paid at the pump and at EV charging stations, with no annual cap on earnings.
Rewards 5x points
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
PenFed monitors card accounts around the clock and will notify cardholders if potentially suspicious or 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 on U.S.-issued cards, provided fraud is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Roadside Dispatch
Cardholders have access to Visa's pay-per-use roadside assistance program in the U.S. and Canada, providing pre-negotiated rates for towing, tire changing, jump-starting, and other roadside services.
Travel Pay-per-use (no membership fee)
Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection
Cardholders have access to a curated collection of luxury hotels worldwide with exclusive benefits including complimentary breakfast, room upgrades when available, and premium offers through the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

0%
Intro BT APR for 12 months
Purchase APR17.99% Variable
Balance Transfer APR17.99%

Fees

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

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
Credit Limit Range $5,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Excessive credit applications in a short period, suspected manufactured spending, large or unusual cash advances, high utilization across all PenFed accounts
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
PenFed does not publish a formal card-family bonus restriction or velocity rule equivalent to Chase 5/24, but PenFed Credit Union membership is required before applying, with membership open to all U.S. residents via a $5 savings account deposit. The 15,000-point welcome bonus requires $1,500 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening and is available to new cardholders; no publicly documented cooling-off period or once-per-lifetime bonus restriction applies to this card. Community reports suggest PenFed may be sensitive to recent application velocity across its own card portfolio, though no specific rule is officially published.
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 request SCRA protections.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 15,000 Points
APR 17.99% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus15,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO700+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeRewards
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