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SDFCU Premium Cash Back+ Visa Signature

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2% everywhere with no foreign transaction fee, and anyone can join.

8.0/10State Department Federal Credit UnionpersonalCash Back
Offer recheck in progressBest for: A 2% card that travels free

Welcome Bonus

Under review

Current claim suppressed

Spend Requirement

Under review

Annual Fee

Under review

Last recorded terms remain in the history below

Credit Score

700+

(Good-Excellent)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (value)Spending Requirement ($)
$0$63$125$188$250$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,0002016-012018-012020-012022-012024-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)
ObservedOfferRequirementWhat changedEvidence
2026-06$200$3,000 in 3 moTerms reconfirmed$200 bonusArchive record · no attached snapshot
2016-01$200$3,000 in 3 moEarliest recordLong-running $200 offerArchive record · no attached snapshot

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Append-only evidence ledger

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Last Recorded Earning Rates

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  • 2xAll qualifying purchases

Last Recorded Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Last Recorded Benefits

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  • No foreign transaction fee on a flat 2% card, the killer combo
  • Membership open to everyone via American Consumer Council
  • Credit lines start at $5,000 with Visa Signature benefits

Why it earns its spot

  • +The rare 2% card you can take abroad for free
  • +Welcome bonus on a flat-rate card
  • +Open membership despite the State Department name

Where it costs you

  • Credit union application process takes patience
  • $3,000 bonus spend is steep for a $200 payout

The Compound Verdict

The quiet champion of flat-rate cash back. Citi and Wells charge 3% abroad on their 2% cards; this one charges nothing, pays a real bonus, and lets anyone in through a consumer council membership. The clunky credit union onboarding is the only tax.

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