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USAA Military Affiliate American Express® Card

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Designed for general spending and earning rewards, this card is only available to members and select family members of the military. When you apply you can choose an affiliated military association for the card design, and USAA will make charitable donations to that organization.

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Our rating
Min. credit level: Excellent
Annual Fee: $0
Regular APR: 12.40%–27.40% Variable
Intro Balance Transfer APR: 0% for 12 months

USAA Military Affiliate American Express® Card

Our rating
Excellent Min. credit level
$0 Annual Fee
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Highlights & Features

Rewards

  • 2X points per dollar spent on:
    • Gas
    • Groceries
  • 1X point per dollar spent on everything else

INTRODUCTORY BONUS

2,500 bonus points after your first purchase

Balance Transfers

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 12 months
Regular Balance Transfer APR 12.40%–27.40% Variable
Balance Transfer Fee 3%
How to Transfer a Balance on a Credit Card

Fees

Penalty APR N/A
Late Fee Up to $35
Returned Payment Fee Up to $35
Additional Cards Annual Fee N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee None
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Cash Advances

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 12.40%–27.40% Variable
Cash Advance Fee 3%
How to Get a Cash Advance with a Credit Card

Card Benefits

SECURITY
  • Zero Liability on Unauthorized Charges
TRAVEL
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
USAA Military Affiliate American Express® Card

Highlights

  • 2X points per dollar on gas and groceries
  • 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase
  • 0% intro balance transfer APR for 12 months, then 12.40%–27.40% Variable
  • Redeem your points for cash, merchandise, gift cards, travel, or donate to your favorite military affiliate group
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign transaction fee
ABOUT THE ISSUER

USAA Savings

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The USAA Military Affiliate American Express Card is only available to members and family members of the military, for those still active or honorably discharged.

This card earns 2X points per dollar on gas and groceries, and you’ll get 2,500 bonus points after your first purchase.

You’ll get a 0% intro balance transfer APR for 12 months, then your rate will be 12.40%–27.40% Variable.

When you apply for this card you can choose a military division to be affiliated with, and USAA will make donations to that organization.

This card has a $0 annual fee.

Click here for details on USAA eligibility.