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State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) - North Carolina · Visa

Cash Rewards Visa® Credit Card

Cash Back Standard
$0 Annual Fee
15%–18% Variable Purchase APR
670+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type

Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate1.5x / 1.5%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~1¢ each
ExpirationUnused Cash Rewards expire after 4 years, redeemed on a first-in, first-out basis (e.g., rewards earned November 2024 expire November 30, 2028, if unredeemed).
Redemption NotesMinimum redemption is $25 (2,500 points); redemptions are final and nonrefundable once processed; statement credit redemptions reduce the balance but do not count toward the required minimum payment; Visa RewardCard redemptions are not reloadable and cannot be used for cash/ATM withdrawals.
CategoryRateTypeCap
All Other Purchases (Bonus Rate w/ Qualifying Direct Deposit)
Total rate (1.5% base + 0.5% bonus) on qualifying net purchases when the primary cardholder has monthly direct deposits totaling $500+ into a qualifying SECU deposit account in at least 2 of the preceding 3 calendar months; new cardholders automatically qualify for the bonus rate for their first 3 months regardless of direct deposit activity.
2x Cash Back No cap
All Other Purchases (Base Rate)
Base Cash Rewards rate on all qualifying net purchases; excludes cash advances, balance transfers, gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, and gambling/lottery purchases.
1.5x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
0% Introductory Balance Transfer APR
New cardholders receive 0% introductory APR for the first 12 months on balances transferred within the first 90 days of account opening; a balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (or $5, whichever is greater) applies.
Financial 0% for 12 months
No Annual Fee
The Cash Rewards Visa Credit Card carries no annual fee.
Financial Fee waived
Up to $0
Simple Balance Transfers
Cardholders can transfer higher-interest credit card balances from other issuers to their SECU Visa credit card to save on interest.
Financial —
Digital Wallet Compatibility
Card can be added to a digital wallet (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay) for simplified and secured shopping.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Tap-to-Pay (Contactless Payment)
Card supports contactless tap-to-pay technology for fast, secure checkout.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Automatic Rewards Redemption
Cardholders can enroll in automatic monthly redemption of their Cash Rewards balance as cash back to an SECU account or as a statement credit, once the balance meets the $25 minimum.
Other Complimentary
Merchant Gift Card Redemption
Cash Rewards can be redeemed for merchant gift cards from participating restaurants and retailers, available in physical (delivered within ~10 business days) or digital (within 24 hours) form.
Other —
Introductory Bonus Cash Rewards
New cardholders automatically qualify for the 0.5% bonus rate (2% total Cash Rewards) for the first three months, regardless of direct deposit activity.
Rewards 2% total for first 3 months
Card Lock
Cardholders can lock their credit card in real time via Member Access online banking or the SECU mobile app to prevent unwanted transactions.
Security Complimentary
Visa Zero Liability Policy
Cardholders are not responsible for fraudulent or unauthorized transactions on the card, provided any unauthorized use is reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Visa RewardCard Redemption
Cash Rewards can be redeemed for a Visa RewardCard (physical or virtual), usable anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S.; not reloadable and cannot be used for ATM cash withdrawals.
Shopping —
Roadside Dispatch®
24/7 pay-per-use roadside assistance available by calling a dedicated number; the cardholder pays per use rather than through a membership fee.
Travel Pay-per-use

Interest Rates

0%
Intro BT APR for 12 months
Purchase APR15%–18% Variable
Balance Transfer APR18%
Cash Advance APR18%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee1%
Balance Transfer Fee3% of the amount of each transfer or $5, whichever is greater, on any balance transfer subject to an introductory or promotional APR. None for balance transfers at the regular APR.
Cash Advance Fee$0.75 for each transaction at an ATM; None for non-ATM cash advances (including over-the-counter, online)
Late Payment FeeUp to $20

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Co-ApplicantAllowed
AvailabilityNationwide credit union membership eligibility restrictions apply (see SpecialRequirements); new lending is limited to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, or Virginia.

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 3 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
International Friendly
May have limitations for international use.
Additional Issuer Rules
SECU (NC) explicitly caps members at 3 total SECU Visa credit card accounts (combined across Classic, Cash Rewards, and Points Rewards) — this is an issuer-published rule, not community-documented speculation. There is no welcome bonus on this card, so no minimum-spend bonus requirement, bonus cooldown, or card-family cliff rule applies; SECU also has no documented Chase-5/24-style application-velocity restriction.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) - North Carolina
$0
Annual Fee
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APR 15%–18% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCash Back
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