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This card is designed for students with no credit history, offering more forgiving terms and fewer fees than your typical Mastercard. You’ll also get introductory rates for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances, with no fee for balance transfers. You’ll have to make a $5 deposit to become a member of Premier America Credit Union before you can apply.
A balance transfer is a way to move credit card debt from one credit card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.
Intro Balance Transfer APR | 0% for 6 months |
Regular Balance Transfer APR | 10.50% Variable |
Balance Transfer Fee | None |
Penalty APR | N/A |
Late Fee | Up to $15 |
Returned Payment Fee | N/A |
Additional Cards Annual Fee | N/A |
Foreign Transaction Fee | 1% |
Borrowing cash on your credit card is a cash advance. Cash advances usually come with very high fees. Even worse, cash advances can signal to lenders that you’re being irresponsible with money.
Cash Advance APR | 0% for 6 months, then 10.50% Variable |
Cash Advance Fee | 3%, $3 minimum |
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While this card doesn’t offer any rewards, it does offer a 0% introductory APR for 6 months for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances. After your intro period ends your APRs will be 10.50% Variable. There’s also no fee for balance transfers, making this card ideal if you need to transfer over some debt (though the maximum credit limit is $2,000).
You’ll also get a few Mastercard benefits like ID Theft Protection, an airport concierge, and Mastercard Global Service.
You’ll need to deposit at least five dollars in a Premier America Federal Credit Union account to join, if you’re not already a member.
If you’re looking for a different kind of student card, check out our list of the Best Student Credit Cards.