Smart Rate

Smart Rate

One of the best credit card rates in the nation!

USSFCU's Smart Rate Visa® offers a lower-than-average annual percentage rate and serves as USSFCU's standard credit card option. Cardholders never pay an annual fee and with a $0 balance transfer fee, it's the perfect time to consolidate your spending!

Accepted worldwide, the Visa Smart Rate offers cardholders a number of benefits, including:

  • No balance transfer fees*
  • No cash advance fees*
  • No annual fees*
  • No rate change for late payments*
  • No over-the-limit fees*
  • No rate increases on cash advances*
  • Advanced risk detection technology
  • 24/7 online account management and tracking
  • 24/7 emergency card assistance
  • Free auto rental collision insurance
  • Debt protection available
Contactless Cards from USSFCU

Contactless Cards are Now Available

USSFCU Visa® credit and debit cards are now enabled for contactless pay. Contactless card payments are secure, convenient, and touch-free. Simply tap, pay and be on your way!

Receiving a Contactless Card from USSFCU

All newly issued debit and credit cards will be contactless. Current members will receive contactless cards when their current card expires or is reissued. If you prefer not to have a contactless card, contact our Member Service Contact Center at 800.374.2758, and we can issue a non-contactless card by mail.

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Already a USSFCU member? See if you are already pre-qualified for a USSFCU Visa Credit Card.

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Looking to Apply After Regular Business Hours? With USSFCU After Hours service, we review applications and make decisions after regular business hours, allowing us to serve you faster.

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Securely manage all your USSFCU cards through myUSSFCU Online & Mobile Banking

Enable a wealth of card control settings based on spending amounts, transaction types, merchant types, and more using the newly integrated card management services within myUSSFCU Online Banking. Simply select a card from the Card Management section of your myUSSFCU dashboard, tap Alerts and Protections and begin setting your card controls, or visit ussfcu.org/mcr to learn more.

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Pay with your Smart Rate Visa for a chance to win!

1 APR=Annual Percentage Rate. All credit cards are subject to credit approval. Rates and/ or credit limits are based on creditworthiness, income, and debts. Your account is subject to a Variable Interest Rate. Increases or decreases in the Interest Rate will result in like increases or decreases in the Finance Charge and will affect the amount of your regularly scheduled payments that you will be required to make. View all rates at ussfcu.org/rates. See a full list of agreements and account disclosures at ussfcu.org/visa. 2 Based on the national average rates released of 16.13% APR posted on creditcards.com as of 12/19/2021.  

*Other fees may apply. Foreign transaction fee is 1 percent of the transaction amount, which may be billed separately on your account or included in the transaction amount. This 1% adjustment is made for all international transactions regardless of whether there is a currency conversion associated with the transaction. The conversion rate in effect on the processing date may differ from the rate in effect on the transaction date or posting date. To view our fee schedule visit ussfcu.org/fees. View the complete Smart Rate Visa Credit Card Agreement and Disclosure for additional information.

Members' Voice Testimonials

This credit union is the best, I love the customer service and you can't beat the interest rates. I'm happy to be a member of this great credit union.

- James · Locust Grove, GA

The branch manager introduced herself and was extremely helpful. She stated that if there is anything we ever need to please let her know. Very positive experience!

- Larry · Cumberland, MD

Greta was absolutely amazing - as always. She makes me and my parents feel valued and supported. We are forever grateful. [The Credit Union] has been hugely supportive over many years. And we feel known and cared for.

- Eliza · Washington, D.C.

Long as I have been with the credit union, I haven't had any problems. I also like the protection on my account.

- Charles · Upper Marlboro, MD

My overall experience at the credit union was exceptional. The staff was hospitable offering water, my service was timely and professional and the office was well lit and clean.

- Denise · Washington, DC

As a member for more than 40 years, i have always had great service from the USSFCU and know that they stand behind their great reputation.

- David · Silver Spring, MD

A top rate Credit Union, [I'm] privileged to be part of! Thank you for all you do for our family! USSFCU Credit Union was able to resolve our financial situation - vehicle, personal loans, customer service/recommendations, within 6 months. We belonged to another credit union for over 20 years, with results not even close to comparison. We switched ...

- Manuel · Bowie, MD

Your people and products are amazing. The recent [online banking] overhaul is phenomenal. [I've] been electronic banking since Tele action phone banking - paying bills with my push button landline decades ago. USSFCU is light years ahead of everyone else in terms of ease of use and client experience!

- Misty · Brookings, OR

I have been a member for more than 30 years. I no longer reside in the DC area but continue to bank with USSFCU because of the ease and the customer service.

- Tamra · Denver, CO

I have been a member for over 50 years, and I have always gotten good service with loans, when I had to have service at a branch, and when I needed to have money sent to me from my savings account. The personnel have always been friendly and treated me with respect.

- John · Fort Washington, MD

I especially appreciate being able to quickly speak with someone (not a robot) and that person has always been knowledgeable and helpful.

- Bernard · Richmond, VA

Excellent customer service streamlined and transparent process. The representatives are efficient, knowledgeable, and understanding of the type of loans offered by Credit Union.

- Erwin · Ellicott City, MD

The USSFCU behaves as a credit union ought to behave. The staff works with and for the members, not for a corporate board. Interest rates for a car loan, a home improvement loan, and a mortgage are low and terms are transparent.

- Ruth · Takoma Park, MD

Staff are courteous and friendly to work with. Very knowledgeable about services and products offered or available. Excellent follow-up with customers.

- Jacquelyn · Sanford, FL

I have appreciated USSFCU services for many years since I left my work on Capitol Hill. I have appreciated the occasional webinars on purchasing a home or retirement planning.

- Jamie · Washington, DC

I have been a member since 2006, and have always appreciated the customer service response to any concern or query. In addition, as I have traveled extensively, USSFCU has provided support and access.

- Kathleen · Ukiah, CA

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