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Pentagon Federal Credit Union

PenFed Gold Visa® Card

This credit card is recommended for people with the following credit scores: 620-719 and 720+

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Eligibility requirements
  • This card is from a credit union, a not-for-profit, member-owned institution that you must join before applying for the card. Check with the credit union for membership requirements, which typically include living in certain areas or working for certain employers.

Review details with the company before applying

APRs change over time and are specific to the applicant. Check rates before applying.

Purchase interest rate and fees

17.99%* Purchase APR

*As of . Advertised purchase APRs change over time. Check rates before applying.

Here are typical APRs for different credit scores for this card:

Credit score Median purchase APR Comparison to other cards
620-719 17.99%
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720+ 17.99%
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After opening the credit card, the purchase APR is variable, meaning it can go up or down based on the index listed in the details below. Learn more about APRs in general and about fixed versus variable APRs.

0% for 15 months Introductory APR

If a card has promotional interest, ensure you’re on track to pay off the balance within the promotional period, or you could end up owing more in interest than the original purchase amount. Learn more about introductory APR offers.

Foreign transaction fee
None
Minimum finance charge
No minimum interest payment is required to avoid additional fees
Grace period
25 days until interest begins to accrue on purchases
Balance computation method
Monthly interest is calculated based on your average daily balance including new purchases
Purchase APR index
The purchase APR varies depending on the value of the prime index

Learn more about how credit card interest is calculated.

Fees

$0 Annual fee
Late fee
Up to $20 if balance is less than $1000 Up to $25 if balance is $1000-$2000 Up to $28 if balance is greater than $2000 The late fees apply to the first late fee and repeat late fees. If the late fee is higher than the minimum payment due, the lesser is c
Over-limit fee
None
Returned Payment Fee
$25 (If a payment is not honored or returned because it could not be processed.)
Optional Debt Protection - Plan 1
$2.10 (Coverage for Loss of Life, Disability and Involuntary Unemployment per $1000 of monthly outstanding balance. Benefit maximums apply.)
Optional Debt Protection - Plan 2
$1.20 (Coverage for Loss of Life and Disability per $1000 of monthly outstanding balance. Benefit maximums apply.)
Optional Debt Protection - Plan 3
$0.88 (Coverage for Loss of Life per $1000 of monthly outstanding balance. Benefit maximums apply.)

Rewards and perks

This card does not offer cash back, travel, or other rewards.

Services
  • Access to Free Credit Scores
  • Credit card registration
  • Debt cancellation coverage
  • Discounts on purchases of goods and services (non travel related)
  • Travel Accident Insurance Roadside Dispatch Credit Management Tool - Dovly Uplift Identify Theft Protection - ID Navigator Powered by Norton LifeLock Cell Phone Protection
Card features
  • Contactless Payments
  • Chip card
  • Mobile wallet provisioning (for example, Apple Pay)

Balance transfer interest rate and fees

0%* Balance transfer APR for 15 months
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3% Balance transfer fee

*As of . Advertised balance transfer APRs change over time. Check rates before applying.

After 15 months, any remaining unpaid balance on your account will be subject to interest charges based on your purchase APR.

Cash advance interest rate and fees

17.99%* Cash advance APR
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$0 Cash advance fee

*As of . Advertised cash advance APRs change over time. Check rates before applying.

Did you know: If you use your card to transfer a balance or get a cash advance, you may have to start paying interest on some or all of your total balance, including new purchases, as of the date of the transaction.