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PenFed Credit Union · Visa

PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card

Cash Back Premium $100 Bonus No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
17.99% Variable Purchase APR
100 Welcome Bonus
700+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

$100
Welcome Bonus
Spend $1,500 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Posted as a statement credit

Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate1.5x / 1.5%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
ExpirationCash back rewards never expire as long as the account remains open; unredeemed rewards are available for 120 days after account closure
Redemption NotesCash advances, balance transfers, and account access checks do not earn cash back; redemption is limited to statement credit, deposit to a PenFed checking or savings account, or ACH transfer to another financial institution — no travel, gift card, or merchandise redemption options are available on this card
CategoryRateTypeCap
All Other Purchases
Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases for PenFed Honors Advantage members (active-duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged military, or holders of a qualifying PenFed checking account); no category restrictions or spending caps.
2x Cash Back No cap
All Other Purchases
Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases for standard (non-Honors Advantage) cardholders; no category restrictions or spending caps. Cash advances, balance transfers, and account access checks do not earn cash back.
1.5x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Cell Phone Protection
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers
New cardholders receive a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers made within the first 90 days of account opening for 12 months; after that, the standard non-variable APR of 17.99% applies. A 3% balance transfer fee applies per transaction.
Financial 0% for 12 months
No Annual Fee
The PenFed Power Cash 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 travel and purchases.
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 Power Cash Rewards card, covering damage or theft of the phone.
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
PenFed Member Discounts
As a PenFed Credit Union member, cardholders receive access to a range of exclusive member discounts including savings on home and auto insurance, car rentals, and other financial and retail products and services.
Other Complimentary
1.5% Cash Back for Standard Members
Standard cardholders (non-Honors Advantage) earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no category restrictions or spending caps; cash advances, balance transfers, and account access checks do not earn cash back.
Rewards 1.5% cash back on all purchases
2% Cash Back for Honors Advantage Members
PenFed Honors Advantage members (active-duty, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged military, or holders of a qualifying PenFed checking account) earn an unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases with no category restrictions or spending caps.
Rewards 2% cash back on all purchases
Cash Back Never Expires
Cash back rewards never expire as long as the account remains open; unredeemed rewards remain accessible for 120 days after account closure.
Rewards No expiration while account is open
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 U.S.-issued card or account information, provided fraud is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Roadside Dispatch
Cardholders have access to Visa's pay-per-use roadside assistance program 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, upgrades, 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% per transaction

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, closure of qualifying checking account required for Honors Advantage status
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 $100 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. To earn the elevated 2% cash back rate, cardholders must maintain PenFed Honors Advantage status through a qualifying PenFed checking account or military affiliation — if the checking account is closed, the earn rate automatically reverts to 1.5%.
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 $100
APR 17.99% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Welcome Bonus$100
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO700+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCash Back
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