Smart Rewards

Smart Rewards

Limited-Time Offer: Earn More with Smart Rewards Visa®

Open a USSFCU Smart Rewards Visa® between May 1 and June 30, 2026, and earn 15,000 bonus points when you make five purchases with your new card.* Already have a card? Earn 5X points on qualifying purchases during the promotional period.** View full terms below.

Smart Rewards Visa® — Points, Perks & No Hidden Fees

Earn points every time you shop—redeem them for travel, merchandise, cash back, and more.
With no annual, balance transfer, or cash-advance fees, it’s the smart way to make everyday spending more rewarding.

Card Highlights:

  • $0 annual fee¹

  • No balance transfer or cash advance fees¹

  • No penalty rate increases or over-limit fees¹

  • 24/7 emergency card assistance

  • Free auto rental collision insurance

  • Contactless payments with Mobile Wallet²

  • Accepted worldwide

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How to Redeem Your Smart Rewards Points

Your Smart Rewards experience just got even better! The new Smart Rewards site is now live, featuring an improved look, easier navigation, and new ways to redeem your points.

Redeem Your Points For:

  • Gift Cards: Hundreds of popular stores and restaurants

  • Cash Back: Spend it however you want

  • Merchandise: Thousands of trending products

  • Purchase Rebates: Get reimbursed for what you’ve already bought

  • Travel & Experiences: Redeem by phone for a customized booking experience

To redeem: Log in to myUSSFCU Online or Mobile Banking and select Rewards to access the Smart Rewards portal.

To receive monthly rewards statements by email, click your profile image, select Profile & Settings, and enable “Receive Monthly Account Statement Emails.”

Need Assistance?
For help with the Smart Rewards program or to redeem points by phone, contact our Smart Rewards Support Team:

View our Smart Rewards brochure for complete program rules.

Additional Cardholder Benefits

Your USSFCU Visa® Smart Rewards Credit Card comes loaded with protection and travel benefits—so you can shop and explore with confidence, backed by the power of Visa®.

Extended Warranty Coverage
Extends manufacturer warranties on eligible items purchased with your card.
Register a product at cardbenefitservices.com, or call 800.882.8057.

Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Primary coverage when renting a car — no need to purchase the rental company’s insurance.
Learn more at eclaimsline.com.

Roadside Dispatch
24/7 pay-per-use emergency assistance, including flat tires, lockouts, and jump-starts.
Call 800.847.2869 anytime.

Travel Assistance Services
Emergency help while traveling — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 800.992.6029 for immediate assistance.

Visa cardholder benefit programs may be discontinued at any time without prior notice. USSFCU is not responsible for the rendering of cardholder benefit services. Benefits do not apply to suspended or canceled accounts.

 

*Offer available to new Smart Rewards Visa Credit Cardholders only. Valid for accounts opened May 1–June 30, 2026. To qualify for 15,000 bonus points, you must complete five transactions using your new card by July 31, 2026. Bonus points will be credited on or before August 15, 2026. All loans subject to credit approval. Rates and credit limits based on creditworthiness, income, and debt. Not all applicants will be approved.

**5X points promotion valid May 1, 2026 (12:00 am EST) through June 30, 2026 (11:59 pm EST). Qualifying purchases must post during the promotional period. $1 = 5 points on qualifying signature-based transactions. Exclusions include cash advances, balance transfers, and PIN-based transactions. Merchants may process transactions as PIN-based even without a PIN, which would not qualify. USSFCU is not responsible for merchant processing methods. Not all merchants participate. Promotion capped at 100,000 points; points beyond this cap earn standard rewards ($1 = 1 point with Smart Rewards Visa). Other terms and conditions may apply. View our Smart Rewards brochure for complete program details.

1: Other fees may apply. The foreign transaction fee is 1 percent of the transaction amount, which may be billed separately on your account or included in the transaction amount. To view our fee schedule visit ussfcu.org/fees. 2: Cardholders must activate each payment service before paying with their mobile device. Visit ussfcu.org/mobilewallet for more information on activation, device requirements, terms, and conditions.
 
All loans are subject to credit approval. Rates and/or credit limits are based on creditworthiness, income, and debts. Not all applicants will be approved. Your account is subject to a Variable Rate which is based on the highest Prime Rate as published in the Money Rates Section of The Wall Street Journal ("Index") in effect on the last day of each calendar quarter plus our Margin. The Index plus the Margin equals the Interest Rate. Changes in the Index will cause changes in the Interest Rate on the first day of the next billing cycle following the change. Increases or decreases in the Interest Rate will result in increases or decreases in the Finance Charge and will affect the amount of your regularly scheduled payments that you will be required to make. Other fees may apply. View our Smart Rewards Visa Credit Card Agreement and Disclosure for additional information. Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa.

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

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