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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst FCU Share-Secured Mastercard®

$0 Annual Fee
13.9% Variable Purchase APR
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Rewards

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All Other Purchases
This card is designed to establish or rebuild credit history and does not participate in the SchoolsFirst FCU Member Rewards program.
0x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Dividend-Earning Secured Share Account
Funds deposited to secure the credit limit are held in a dividend-earning savings share account at SchoolsFirst FCU, so the collateral earns interest while the card is in use.
Financial Complimentary
No Annual Fee
The Share-Secured 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 Share-Secured Mastercard.
Financial $0 Balance Transfer Fee
No Cash Advance Fee
SchoolsFirst FCU charges no cash advance fee on the Share-Secured Mastercard, though interest begins accruing from the posting date of the cash advance with no grace period.
Financial $0 Cash Advance Fee
SavvyMoney Free Credit Score
Cardholders receive free access to their credit score and customized credit reports through SavvyMoney to help monitor and manage their credit health.
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
Priceless® Experiences
Access to Mastercard's Priceless platform offering one-of-a-kind curated experiences and adventures exclusive to Mastercard cardholders.
Lifestyle Complimentary
World Mastercard Merchant Offers
Access to exclusive offers with popular brands providing experiential, travel, and everyday value through the Mastercard World Offers portal at mastercard.com/worldoffers.
Lifestyle 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.
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 APR13.9% Variable
Balance Transfer APR13.9%
Cash Advance APR13.9%

Fees

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

Approval & Eligibility

Approval DifficultyEasy
Credit ProfileFair
Approval OddsExcellent
Student EligibleYes
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range — – $5,000

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Failure to maintain active SchoolsFirst FCU membership, loss of membership eligibility, consistent late payments, default on collateral deposit obligations
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
The SchoolsFirst FCU Share-Secured Mastercard requires active SchoolsFirst FCU membership and a collateral deposit equal to the desired credit limit (up to $5,000) in a dividend-earning share savings account; there is no traditional welcome bonus, no minimum spend interval, and no bonus eligibility restrictions. SchoolsFirst FCU has no publicly documented velocity rules, application frequency limits, or card-family bonus cliffs comparable to major bank issuers. New lending is restricted to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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 13.9% Variable
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