Student Rewards Mastercard®

Get rewarded for everyday purchases.

Groceries, gas, morning latte runs. Whatever your daily routine involves, you can earn points and build credit when you pay with your student credit card. Redeem rewards for merchandise, travel, gift cards, event tickets, and more. Shop local and national brands like Apple, Macy’s, REI and Starbucks, in-store or online, and automatically earn bonus points. Manage it all in the palm of your hand with Online and Mobile Banking.

  • Low variable rates
  • No application or annual fees
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No prior credit history or cosigner needed1
  • $1 spent = 1 point
  • $1 spent on fuel & grocery = 2 points2
  • ID Theft Protection™ fraud monitoring, alerts and assistance3
  • Zero Liability Protection against unauthorized card purchases4
  • Global Service for emergency replacement anywhere, in any language

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Peace of Mind Protection. You can’t control everything in life – but you can help protect your finances with Peace of Mind Protection. Cancel your loan balance or payments in the event of involuntary unemployment, disability, or death. Coverage is customizable and voluntary, and it’s simple to apply.

0% APR* Introductory Offer: For the first 6 billing cycles, enjoy 0% APR* on purchases made within the first 180 days of account opening. After that, a standard variable APR* will apply.  

Intro Statement Credit Details: Earn up to $225 in statement credits for making monthly payments on time.

Credits are applied in three installments:

  • $100 after the first 3 consecutive months of on-time payments,
  • $75 after the first 6 consecutive months of on-time payments, and
  • $50 after the first 12 consecutive months of on-time payments.

To qualify, you must: (1) make the required consecutive on-time payments, and (2) complete a minimum of 10 transactions per month (excluding payments). If any payment is more than 10 days late, or if the monthly transaction requirement is not met, the account is disqualified for statement credits from that period forward. Account must remain open and in good standing to receive credits.

MoneySense

Did you know you could lower your interest rate by enlisting the help of a cosigner? Find one with a good credit history, and your odds of being approved jump five-fold.

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Affordable rates, rewards, credit cards to build credit – you’ll find it all at USC Credit Union.

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  • Checking Accounts

    Free ATMs. Free Online Banking. USC Credit Union checking accounts give you perks and plenty of choices from our no-fee basic to interest-bearing accounts.

  • Debit Cards

    Go cashless! Your Debit/ATM card lets you access the funds in your checking account with one quick swipe.

  • Money Market Savings Account

    Keep your earnings high and your assets liquid. Fund a USC Credit Union Money Market account for as little as $2,500.

1Proof of income required to apply; cosigner will boost chances of being approved.

2Fuel and grocery bonus points apply to the first $5000 in purchases in these combined categories each year.

3Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Cardholders need to register for this service. This service is provided by Iris® Powered by Generali. Please see your guide to benefits for details or call 1-800-MASTERCARD.

4Conditions and exceptions apply. Learn more about Zero Liability.

*APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is effective 11.11.2025 and is subject to change. Your regular variable rate is determined by creditworthiness and payment history and may vary. The minimum monthly interest charge is $0.50. The 0.00% APR for purchases made during the qualifying transaction period within the first 180 days of account opening. All purchases, net of returns, qualify for the introductory APR. The introductory rate will remain in effect for the first 6 billing cycle billing cycle after account opening, thereafter, the standard rate of 13.90% to 18.00% for purchases applies. Membership eligibility requirements and membership fees may apply; please call (877-670-5860) or visit www.USCCreditUnion.org to confirm eligibility. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Click here for full disclosure.