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MCU Has a Card for Every Credit Need.

MCU is dedicated to helping its members by offering a wide array of credit card products to help them spend smarter, build credit, and meet their goals.

MCU Platinum VISA^®

Rates as low as 1.99%% APR*
No balance transfer or foreign transaction fees.
Great way to save money by transferring balances from higher-rate credit cards.

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MCU² STUDENT VISA^®

Low interest rate
Maximum limit of $3,000
No annual fee
No balance transfer fee
No penalty rate pricing

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MCU True Rewards VISA^®

Earn up to 1.5% Cash Back on eligible net purchases
Rates as low as 1.99%% APR*
No Annual Fee

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BUY NOW, PAY LATER*

Feel good about what you’re buying and how you’re paying for it. Buy now, pay later, no funny business.

Same credit card, more flexible payments

Use your credit card whenever and wherever you shop
Easily manage your budget by spreading larger expenses over time
Review and manage all plans, and payments in one place using the NYMCU Mobile App

Getting started

Download the NYMCU Mobile App
Make qualifying* purchases with your NYMCU credit card
Choose your installment plan in the NYMCU Mobile App
Pay back your purchases on your terms

*Purchase must be greater than $300 from qualifying merchants. Installment payment available for three (3), six (6), nine (9) or twelve (12) month terms, split evenly over term, depending on qualifications. Interest rate will be provided via the NYMCU Mobile App and will be contingent on qualifying purchase. MCU reserves the right to apply payments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Account must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem rewards and benefits.

Upon approval, please refer to the Municipal Credit Union Installment Payments or the NYMCU Mobile App for additional information.

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Enjoy More Peace of Mind with VISA^® Purchase Alerts.

Get a free text or email whenever you pay with your VISA® card. This can help you immediately identify potentially fraudulent activity. You choose the terms and frequency.

Features & Benefits
How To Enable Alerts

Features & Benefits

This is an additional service offered to MCU members by VISA® Purchase Alerts.
VISA® Purchase Alerts are free. However, some cell phone carriers may charge a fee to send or receive a text message. Message and data rates may apply. Please check your mobile plan or contact your mobile carrier for further information.
Get a text or email whenever you pay^† with your VISA® card. This can help you immediately identify potentially fraudulent activity.
Choose the notification triggers that match your needs. You’ll get real time^† text or email alerts based on your selected criteria.

How To Enable Alerts

Check your card eligibility.
Create an account to register your mobile device and email. You will need to create a new, unique Username and Password for this service. This will create a new account with VISA® Purchase Alerts. OR, you can sign up for VISA® Purchase Alerts using NYMCU Digital Banking.
Choose the notification triggers that match your needs, such as transactions exceeding a set amount.
If you experience problems creating a new account, contact VISA® Purchase Alerts Customer Service at VisaPurchaseAlertsHelp@visa.com.

^†View the VISA® Purchase Alerts FAQ for more information.

All Your Banking, Accessible Anywhere

Manage your credit cards from anywhere and any device. The NYMCU online and mobile banking applications make it easy to manage all of your accounts—and with VISA® purchase alerts, you can get even more transparency into your daily transactions.

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FAQs

Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

What happens if I lose my MCU VISA® credit card?

Accidents happen! If your MCU VISA® credit card is lost or stolen, we suggest that you connect with us right away. Call us at (800) 449-7728 or log into your NYMCU Digital Banking to block or unblock your card, or to request a replacement.

Can I be alerted when a purchase is being made?

Yes! With VISA® Purchase Alerts, you will automatically be sent a text or email that verifies the purchase—stopping fraudulent activity in its tracks.

Do I need to have established credit in order to get an MCU VISA® credit card?

A small amount of established credit will not prevent you from getting an MCU VISA® credit card, but high-standing and established credit will strengthen your application.

Disclosure:

* View the TRUE Rewards Cash Back Visa® Card Program Description and Related Disclosures for more information.

** APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Introductory APR for new cardholders on new purchases and balance transfer is 1.99% for the first 12 months that your account is open. After the introductory period expires, currently 16.15% based on your creditworthiness–this post-introductory APR may vary. Balance transfers from another MCU loan or MCU VISA Card are not permitted. The APR for Cash Advances for all VISA cards is a fixed 17.90%. Cash Advance Fee for the MCU² VISA Card is 3% of the amount advanced but not less than $2.00 or more than $30.00. If interest is charged the minimum periodic interest charge is $0.50. There is a foreign exchange rate of 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars. Certain restrictions apply. Membership is required. For more details, see our Rates page.

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Rates as low as 1.99% APR*