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Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases introductory APR on purchases made the first months after account opening. After that, the APR for the unpaid purchase balance and any new purchases will be % based on your creditworthiness and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate*.
APRS for balance transfers % introductory APR for on balance transfers made in the first days after account opening.2 After that, the APR for the unpaid balance will be a standard non-variable rate of %.
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Penalty APR and when it applies % if your minimum payment is not received within 60 days, your entire account is subject to change to the non-variable penalty APR. The penalty APR will remain in place until you make three consecutive monthly payments on or before the due date.
How to avoid paying interest on purchases Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you interest on purchases if you pay your entire account balance, including balance transfers and cash advances, by the due date each month. We will begin charging interest on cash advances and balance transfers on the transaction date.
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Balance Transfer Offer for Gold Visa Cardholders

% introductory APR for  on balance transfers made in the first days after account opening. After that, the APR for the unpaid balance will be a standard 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.

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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.

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

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When you purchase your travel ticket with your PenFed Gold card, you are eligible for accident coverage of up to $100,000. Refer to Traditional Card Benefits PDF.

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Quickly and easily get a replacement Visa Card sent to you and/or receive emergency cash at a convenient location, anytime and anywhere, worldwide.

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