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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst FCU School Employee Mastercard®

$0 Annual Fee
10%–17.9% Variable Purchase APR
670+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
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Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate1.5x / 1.5%
ExpirationCash rewards expire in four (4) years
Redemption NotesCash back is deposited monthly to a Summer Saver account; if Summer Saver maximum contribution limits have been reached or no Summer Saver share is open, deposit is placed in the member's Primary Share 01 (Savings) account. Redemptions must be $25 or greater.
CategoryRateTypeCap
All Other Purchases
1.5% cash back on all qualifying purchases; cash advances, balance transfers, and returns are not eligible for cash back.
1.5x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
The School Employee Mastercard carries no annual fee for cardholders.
Financial $0 Annual Fee
No Balance Transfer Fee
SchoolsFirst FCU charges no balance transfer fee when transferring balances from other lenders to the School Employee Mastercard.
Financial $0 Balance Transfer Fee
No Cash Advance Fee
SchoolsFirst FCU charges no cash advance fee on the School Employee Mastercard; however, interest begins accruing from the posting date of the cash advance with no grace period.
Financial $0 Cash Advance Fee
Payment Shield Plus
An optional debt protection program that waives monthly credit card payments in the event of involuntary job loss or illness, and cancels the balance (up to the program maximum) upon death; available for an additional fee.
Financial Optional add-on
SavvyMoney Free Credit Score
Cardholders receive free access to their credit score and customized credit reports through SavvyMoney to help monitor and manage credit health.
Financial Complimentary
Skip-a-Payment Option (December)
Qualified cardholders are automatically offered the option to skip their December billing cycle payment, providing financial flexibility during the holiday season; the skipped payment is typically due at the end of December or within January depending on the billing cycle.
Financial Complimentary
MasterRental Insurance
Provides coverage for damage due to collision or theft when the card is used to reserve and pay for a rental car; certain terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.
Insurance Complimentary
Live Nation Pre-Sale and Preferred Ticketing
Cardholders gain access to Live Nation pre-sale and preferred ticketing for select festivals and venues through the Mastercard partnership.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Priceless® Experiences
Access to Mastercard's Priceless platform offering one-of-a-kind curated experiences and adventures exclusive to Mastercard cardholders.
Lifestyle Complimentary
1.5% Cash Back on All Purchases
Cardholders earn 1.5% cash back on all qualifying net purchases; cash advances, balance transfers, and returns are not eligible for cash back.
Rewards 1.5% cash back
Monthly Cash Back Deposit to Summer Saver
Cash back rewards are deposited monthly into the cardholder's Summer Saver account, earning a high dividend rate; if the Summer Saver maximum contribution limit is reached or no Summer Saver share is open, the deposit is placed in the member's Primary Share 01 (Savings) account.
Rewards Complimentary
EMV Chip Technology
The card includes an EMV chip to help protect against counterfeit fraud at chip-enabled terminals.
Security Complimentary
Mastercard ID Theft Protection™
Monitors the surface, dark, and deep web for signs of identity theft and provides alerts, emergency wallet replacement, and identity theft resolution services, powered by Generali; enrollment required.
Security Complimentary
Zero Liability Fraud Protection
Cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized purchases made with their card, provided the unauthorized use is promptly reported.
Security Complimentary
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay
The card is compatible with Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay for contactless digital wallet payments.
Shopping Complimentary

Interest Rates

Purchase APR10%–17.9% Variable
Balance Transfer APR17.9%
Cash Advance APR17.9%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee2%
Balance Transfer FeeNone
Cash Advance FeeNone

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Student EligibleNo
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range — – $35,000
AvailabilityRestricted to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Failure to maintain active SchoolsFirst FCU membership, loss of school employee eligibility, consistent late payments, failure to maintain qualifying direct deposit for bonus rewards
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
The SchoolsFirst FCU School Employee Mastercard requires active SchoolsFirst FCU membership and is restricted to current or retired school employees and qualifying family members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. There is no traditional welcome bonus or minimum spend interval; the card's 1.5% flat cash back is an ongoing earning structure, with the full 2% effective rate (1.5% base plus 0.5% bonus) requiring a qualifying monthly direct deposit of $500 or more in at least two of the preceding three calendar months. SchoolsFirst FCU has no publicly documented velocity rules, application frequency limits, or card-family bonus cliffs comparable to major bank issuers.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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APR 10%–17.9% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Min. FICO670+
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