Visa® Traditional Rewards Credit Cards
- Build a solid credit history
- Cash back on all purchases19.e(ii)
- A great option for college students
A better credit rating plus cash back? That's hard to beat.
With money-saving introductory rates, a generous rewards program and breathe-easier security features, Visa® Traditional Rewards Credit Cards are a good deal for nearly everyone. But at Purdue Federal, we see them as a really nice fit for college students looking to boost their purchasing power as they build up their credit histories.
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1.9% Intro APR
Get a 1.9% intro APR for 12 months on purchases, balance transfers and cash advances.13.b
Fixed Rate
Better than those variable-rate cards. After the 12-month introductory period, your rate is fixed for good.
No Worries On Fees
No annual fee. No balance transfer or cash advance fees. Always.
Unlimited Cash Rewards
Get up to 1.75% cash back on every purchase, no category restrictions or limits.19.e(ii)
More Benefits
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent and potentially earn up to 0.75 additional points through our My Member Perks program. That's up to 1.75% cash back on every purchase.19.e(i)
- Redeemable immediately for instant cash back through our Cash Rewards program or as a donation to the Purdue Alumni Association or John Purdue Club.
- Link Purdue Federal Visa cards to your smartphone with digital wallet for one-tap checkout line payments
- Tap your card to pay at contactless payment terminals
- 24/7 fraud monitoring and real-time fraud alerts included
- Online shopping protection with Visa® Secure
FAQs
Purdue Federal Cash Rewards is a cash back only program for our Visa credit cardholders. You can redeem credit card rewards points as instant cash back into your checking or savings account, or as a donation to Purdue for Life (formerly Purdue Alumni Association) or John Purdue Club. Rewards points earned by all credit cards on the same account will be automatically combined and available for redemption through digital banking. Learn more.
Call 888.891.2435 from the home phone number on file with your account get receive a new PIN for your Purdue Federal Visa® Debit or Credit Card.
Apply for a Purdue Federal Visa® Credit Card online or at one of our branches.
In order to to be eligible for membership with Purdue Federal Credit Union you must be a part of one of our many Select Employee Groups (SEGs). See if you fall under one of our SEGs here.
If your card is lost or stolen, contact us immediately via digital banking, by calling 800.627.3328, or by stopping by a branch. We will block your card so it cannot be used and get you a new card.
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Purdue Federal Credit Union serves members worldwide and operates branches throughout Greater Lafayette, Crown Point and La Porte, Indiana.
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13.b Subject to credit approval. Visa Traditional: 1.9% Introductory APR for 12 months from date of account opening, then 13.5%-17.5% fixed APR based on creditworthiness. No Annual Fee. No Transaction Fees on balance transfer and cash advances. Up to 1% Foreign Transaction Fee on each transaction after conversion to U.S. dollars on Visa Traditional Rewards. Late Payment Fee up to $25. Returned Payment Fee up to $25. Other terms and conditions may apply. Membership eligibility required. Current Purdue Federal Visa accounts do not qualify for introductory promotion. Balance transfers and cash advances not eligible to earn rewards points.
19.e(ii) Visa Traditional Credit Cards earn 1 point for every dollar spent. My Member Perks Silver Status members earn an additional .1 Credit Card Perk Points, Gold Status members earn .25 Perk Points, and Diamond Status members earn .75 Perk Points for every $1 spent on purchases. My Member Perks Credit Card Perk Points are based on monthly total posted purchase amount up to $10,000 each month. Points will be available for redemption immediately and shown on the monthly account statement, points do not expire. Member's accounts must be in good standing and enrolled in paperless statements in order to earn and receive Reward Points and Credit Card Perk Points each month. Member’s credit card must be active at the time points are credited and redeemed. Other restrictions apply.