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Navy Federal Credit Union

The largest credit union in the world, serving active duty, veterans, DoD employees and their families. Known for huge credit limits, low APRs, and rewards cards that punch far above their fee. Membership extends to household and family members of anyone eligible.

Application Rules

  • Membership required before applying: military, veterans, DoD civilians, and their family or household members
  • Informal cap of 3 Navy Federal personal credit cards per member
  • Forgiving of thin or rebuilding credit files, and famously generous with credit limits

Tracked Navy Federal Credit Union Cards

Navy Federal Visa Signature Flagship Rewards card art

Military-grade travel rewards with a $49 fee and a free year of Amazon Prime.

35,000 pts bonus (≈$350)AF: $49Rating: 7.8/10
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Navy Federal cashRewardsNavy Federal Credit Union

Up to 2% flat cash back with credit-union APRs and no fee.

$250 bonus (≈$250)AF: $0Rating: 7.4/10
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3x on groceries, dining, gas and transit with no annual fee.

30,000 pts bonus (≈$300)AF: $0Rating: 7.9/10
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Navy Federal nRewards SecuredNavy Federal Credit Union

A secured card that earns rewards and graduates you in months, not years.

Special bonusAF: $0Rating: 7.6/10
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Navy Federal GO REWARDSNavy Federal Credit Union

3x dining and 2x gas with Navy Federal's famously generous limits.

Special bonusAF: $0Rating: 6.8/10
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Navy Federal PlatinumNavy Federal Credit Union

The best balance transfer card in America has no fee and no tricks.

Special bonusAF: $0Rating: 7.0/10