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State Department Federal Credit Union

Alexandria, Virginia credit union founded for Foreign Service personnel that anyone can join through the American Consumer Council. Punches far above its weight in cards: a flat 2% Visa Signature with no annual fee, no foreign transaction fee and a real welcome bonus, plus early chip-and-PIN credentials beloved by international travelers.

Application Rules

  • Membership open to all: join the American Consumer Council during the application if you lack a State Department affiliation
  • Expect credit union pacing on applications, with manual review and possible document requests
  • Credit lines on the Premium Cash Back+ start at $5,000

Tracked State Department Federal Credit Union Cards

Visa
Premium Cash Back+
Personal · No AF
SDFCU Premium Cash Back+ Visa SignatureState Department Federal Credit Union

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

$200 bonus (≈$200)AF: $0Rating: 8.0/10