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PENFED PATHFINDER® REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE® CARD

Earn $800^ in travel perks without the high annual fee***

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PENFED PATHFINDER® REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE® CARD

Earn $800^ in travel perks without the high annual fee***

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50K pointsƚ for $ spend in the first 90 days.

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Best Travel Card

PENFED PATHFINDER® REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE® CARD

Earn $800^ in travel perks without the high annual fee***

points on travel, on all dining, and  on all other purchases.

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50K pointsƚ for $ spend in the first 90 days.

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Travel Signature Benefits

This card is best for:

Earning points on all travel purchases and on all of your everyday spending!

Points**

On all travel categories for PenFed Honors Advantage Membersƚƚ;
points for everyone else.

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Points**

On all dining for PenFed Honors Advantage Membersƚƚ;  points for everyone else.

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Bonus pointsƚ

When you spend $ in the first 90 days.

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$120 credit for purchases of Global Entry or $85 TSA PreCheck®. Up to $100 credit for domestic ancillary travel fees.

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Earning points on all travel purchases and on all of your everyday spending!

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Points**

On all travel categories for PenFed Honors Advantage Membersƚƚ;
points for everyone else.

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Points**

On all dining for PenFed Honors Advantage Membersƚƚ;  points for everyone else.

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Bonus pointsƚ

When you spend $ in the first 90 days.

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Statement credit^

$120 credit for purchases of Global Entry or $85 TSA PreCheck®. Up to $100 credit for domestic ancillary travel fees.

Every adventure deserves a reward

Earn points on everything from flights and hotels to everyday essentials.

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No rotating categories

Nothing to keep track of — just spend and earn at your bonus rate.

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No caps

Spending $100, $1,000, $10,000, or even more? You’ll get unlimited points.

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No gimmicks

Spend your points any way you want.

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Points expire five years from the date earned.

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Every adventure deserves a reward

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No rotating categories

Nothing to keep track of — just spend and earn at your bonus rate.

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No Caps

Spending $100, $1,000, $10,000, or even more? You’ll get unlimited points.

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No gimmicks

Spend your points any way you want.

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Cardholder benefits

Bypass Airport Lines

Enjoy a $120 statement credit towards Global Entry or $85 credit towards TSA PreCheck® every 4 years when you charge either program’s fee to your PenFed Pathfinder® card. See details.

Airline Ancillary Credit

Receive statement credits up to $100 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees such as baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, airport lounge day-passes and more. See details.

Priority Pass Lounge Membership

Access over 1,200 VIP lounges worldwide with a complimentary annual Priority Pass Select membership, with an accompanying guest.  Lounge visit fees apply. See details.

No Foreign Transaction Fees

Use your PenFed credit card worldwide without any additional fees.

Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

Use your PenFed Pathfinder® Visa Signature Card to rent a vehicle, and you’re automatically protected for physical damage, theft, reasonable and customary towing, and loss-of-use charges.

Trip Delay Reimbursement

If your trip gets delayed, this benefit covers up to a maximum of $300 per purchased ticket for reasonable expenses incurred when delayed for more than 12 hours.

Complimentary Concierge Service

Visa’s concierge service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for your travel, dining, and entertainment needs. To learn more, visit Visa Signature Concierge.

Access to Luxury Hotel Collection

Unleash the power of your Signature card and enjoy access to luxury hotels around the world. Browse the collection and take advantage of premium offers and discounts.

24/7 Fraud Monitoring

Your account is monitored for transactions that may indicate fraudulent activity, and we may contact you immediately if fraud is suspected.

Security Alerts

Get notified via text, email, and phone if PenFed notices potential suspicious transactions on your account.

Cell Phone Protection

Protect your cell phone against theft and damage for the next calendar month by paying your monthly wireless bill with your PenFed credit card.

$0 Fraud Liability±

If your card is lost or stolen, you will not be responsible for unauthorized charges. Learn more.

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Instantly lock your misplaced, lost, or stolen card with a single click to stop fraud.

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Set up AutoPay for your account, and your payments will be made automatically every month.

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Stay on top of your finances with personalized alerts and real-time updates. Download the PenFed Mobile app.

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Share your card’s benefits by adding an authorized user. Learn more.

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Our online services are available to assist you 24 hours a day. Credit Card Contact Center.

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Navigate your credit with confidence - track your FICO® Score1, watch for unusual activity, and access tools to protect your identity. Learn More.

Redeem rewards — your way

You can redeem points for travel, merchandise, and gift cards.

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Travel

Visit our rewards catalog to see the great places your PenFed Rewards can take you if you are planning a trip.

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Consider our “Digital - Get It Now” Visa® reward cards for same-day delivery, or choose from over 300 gift cards available at top brands for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

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Visit our rewards catalog to see the great places your PenFed Rewards can take you if you are planning a trip.

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Gift Cards

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Terms and Conditions

Balance Transfer Offer for Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Cardholders

% introductory APR for 12 months on balance transfers made in the first days after account opening. After that, the APR for the unpaid balance and any new balance transfers will be a non-variable rate of %. A % balance transfer fee applies to each transfer. This transaction is subject to credit approval. If you take advantage of this balance transfer, you will immediately be charged interest on all purchases made with your credit card unless you pay the entire account balance, including balance transfers, in full each month by the payment due date.

Credit Level Guidelines

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Good/Excellent Credit

 

No declared bankruptcy or loan default in the last 6 months. No accounts more than 90+ days overdue in the last 3 months. No excessive credit inquiries over the last 1 month.

Meeting these criteria is not sufficient alone. Additional factors from your credit history and application will also be considered in the determination of extending credit. You may use the “See if I pre-qualify” button, which will not impact your credit score, as an indication if you may qualify. You can pre-qualify, meet the above criteria, and still be declined.

FAQs

Points expire 5 years from the end of the month in which they are earned.  Points will be redeemed on first-earned, first-spent basis.

As many as you want — there is no limit to the number of points you can earn.

You can earn points simply by using your PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® card for all your purchases. All purchases earn points. You will earn additional rewards points for each dollar of eligible purchases in travel categories charged on your PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® card. Honors Advantage members will earn an additional 2.5X points bonus on travel category purchases on top of their current points (for a total of points per dollar on travel category purchases). All other cardholders will earn points bonus on travel category purchases on top of their current points (for a total of points per dollar on travel category purchases). You will earn additional rewards points for each dollar of eligible purchases in dining categories charged on your PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® card. Honors Advantage members will earn an additional points bonus on dining category purchases on top of their current points (for a total of points per dollar on dining category purchases). All other cardholders will earn .5X points bonus on dining category purchases on top of their current points (for a total of points per dollar on dining category purchases). To be eligible to participate in the Honors Advantage program, you must qualify through either A. Military service of the primary (active duty, reserve, or retired) or B. Ownership of any existing open or newly established PenFed Credit Union checking account product. (PenCheck Limited accounts are NOT eligible). Member must be primary owner on both credit card and checking account to receive Honors Advantage bonus rewards. Once either of these options are noted, your rewards will automatically rise.

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Rates are based on an evaluation of applicant credit. Your actual APR will be disclosed at the time of credit approval.

Credit card applications completed online will require your agreement to receive application notifications and disclosures electronically.

Cardholders may sign up for free electronic statement notification to avoid paying a $ fee for mailed paper statements.

Rates and offers current as of and are subject to change. 

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Cash advances, cash-like transactions, credit card checks balance transfers, and account fees are excluded from earning rewards.

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$100 annual domestic air ancillary travel statement credit, $120 global entry or $85 TSA PreCheck statement credit, and complimentary priority pass airport lounge annual membership, a $99 value. Plus, get bonus points when you spend $ in purchase transactions in the first 90 days — up to $500 in value. Your points will vary in value based on redemptions but will always be valued at a minimum of $0.0085. Some point redemptions will be worth up to $0.01.

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As a PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards cardholder, if you qualify for Honors Advantage (member of the military or Access America or Free Checking account holder) at the time of the application, we will waive the annual fee on your account. If you were not eligible at account opening, but subsequently become eligible, the annual fee will be waived on your next anniversary. If at any time, you fail to maintain the eligibility requirements, you will no longer be eligible for the waiver. You will receive advance notice of this change.

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Visa Zero Liability Policy covers U.S.–issued cards only and does not apply to ATM transactions, PIN transactions not processed by Visa. Cardmembers must notify PenFed promptly of any unauthorized use.

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Accounts that are issued and approved will receive bonus points upon spending $ in purchase transactions within 90 days of account opening. Each account is eligible for 1 bonus at account opening. Please allow 4 weeks after spending $ to receive the bonus. Rewards are available only for new purchases made with the card: cash advances, checks drawn from the account, and balance transfers are excluded and do not earn credit toward rewards. Certain restrictions may apply. Visa® USA determines which transactions are classified as travel purchases based on Merchant Category Codes. Your card account must be open and in good standing to earn rewards.

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To qualify for the PenFed Honors Advantage Program you must 1) be in an active military service status, a member of the Reserves or National Guard, an honorably discharged U.S. Military Veteran or retired from such service OR 2) the member must be the primary owner on both the credit card and checking accounts of any existing open PenFed product, excluding PenCheck Limited accounts, or open a new Access America Checking or Free Checking account with PenFed. Members with a qualifying Free Checking account must also 1) maintain a minimum $500 daily balance OR 2) set up monthly direct deposits of $500 or more in order to maintain Honors Advantage Eligibility. A minimum balance or direct deposit is not required to maintain a Free Checking account.

Refer to the Program Rules, Terms and Conditions (PDF) and the PenFed Pathfinder Additional Travel Benefits (PDF) for detailed information.

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