Extra Awards rewards members for purchases they make with their USSFCU VISA Platinum card. For every dollar the member spends using his or her card, he or she earns one Extra Awards point to use toward hundreds of name-brand gift certificate awards and travel anywhere in the world! (Cash advances do not qualify).

Advantages:

• Extra Awards gives members more gift and travel options because rewards are not tied to specific airlines or one company's merchandise.
• Members don't need to visit special websites or make purchases at specific merchants to earn points.
• All members need to do is use the card and watch the points add up.
• There is no sign-up form or fee to participate - the Extra Awards Program is an automatic benefit of the Platinum Card.

How to Redeem Points for Gift Certificates

Step One:

• Visit Extra Awards site or call the redemption center at 877-909-1450 (from 9 am to 9 pm Eastern Time) to choose the value of your 1 800 Gift Certificate Award.
• Then complete the redemption form online or over the phone.
• Your 1 800 Gift Certificate Award number (GCA) and personal identification number (PIN) will be sent to you via e-mail or U.S. Mail (U.S. Mail is available in the 50 United States only).

Step Two:

• Visit www.800giftcertificate.com,
• Click on the “REDEEM” button and enter your GCA and PIN or call 800-443-8237.
• Follow the simple instructions to get brand name retail merchandise, gift certificates and travel packages from hundreds of retailers, restaurants and
  e-tailers such as Amazon.com, Coach, Macy’s, Marriott, Pottery Barn, The Sharper Image, and more.
• Your 1 800 Gift Certificate Award can be divided among several participating merchants.

As always, with Extra Awards your travel options are virtually limitless. Just 27,000 points are required for a free airline ticket – with no blackout dates (however we recommend that you book early for holiday travel). For added flexibility, choose the Traveler’s Choice tickets that lets you travel without restrictions (21-day advance purchase and Saturday night stay are not required).

The Traveler’s Choice award allows you to credit toward the value of your ticket. If the cost of your desired ticket is more than the Traveler's Choice Award, you simply pay the difference. Tickets must be purchased through the award program’s travel agency.

To take advantage of these new features just click and log onto the Extra Awards site. Or, if you prefer, call the redemption center at 877-909-1450 Call from 6am to 6pm Pacific Time. Either way, you can verify your Extra Awards point balance or redeem your points.

If you don't have a VISA Platinum Card, apply now!

Remember, for every dollar charged on your United States Senate FCU Visa Platinum Credit Card, you’ll earn one point towards gift certificates and travel anywhere in the world! Use your United States Senate FCU Visa Platinum Credit Card everywhere you go and watch your points add up.

Extra Awards Brochure

Download the complete brochure here. (PDF format)