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Whatcom Educational Credit Union

NationalVariable · PrimeCredit score 620–719
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Purchase APR
14.24–21.24%
Annual fee
None
0% intro
None
0% transfer
None
Foreign fee
None
Grace period
25 days

Contract X-Ray — what's buried in the fine print

1 red flag · 6 filed docs

Detected in the CFPB-filed cardholder agreements from Whatcom Educational Credit Union. Verbatim quotes below — CardSleuth flags the language; this isn't legal advice.

Change-anytime clause

The issuer reserves the right to change your rates, fees and terms at any time.

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“…Your eligible WECU Checking or Savings accounts, or WECU credit products that are qualified to receive cash redemptions. 13. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or cancel these Program Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice to you. If the Program is canceled, you will be given an opportunity to redeem your rewards balance within a limited time, af…”
Hive_Signature Visa Application & Agreement 02.2026 ↗
“…Your eligible WECU Checking or Savings accounts, or WECU credit products that are qualified to receive cash redemptions. 11. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or cancel these Program Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice to you. If the Program is canceled, you will be given an opportunity to redeem your rewards balance within a limited time, af…”
Lux_Signature Visa Application & Agreement 02.2026 ↗

Checked & clear: Forced arbitration · Class-action waiver · Jury-trial waiver · Deferred interest · Penalty APR

Purchase APR by credit tier

Median rate the issuer reported for each tier

No score
17.24%
≤619
21.24%
620–719
17.24%
720+
14.24%
Lowest offered14.24%
Median17.24%
Highest offered21.24%

Cash advance APR

No score
17.24%
≤619
21.24%
620–719
17.24%
720+
14.24%
Lowest offered14.24%
Median—
Highest offered21.24%

Every fee on this card

Annual feeNone
Balance transfer feeNone
Cash advance feeNone
Foreign transaction feeNone
Purchase transaction feeNone
Late fee—
Over-limit feeNone
Minimum finance chargeNone
Balance computationAverage daily balance excluding new purchases
Additional fees
NSF/Returned Check Fee$5
Returned mail fee$5

Late fee policy: Late fees are 5% of the minimum payment up to a maximum of $25

Rewards, benefits and features

Rewards
  • Cashback rewards
  • Travel-related rewards
  • Other rewards
Services
  • Access to Free Credit Scores
  • Extension on manufacturer’s warranty
  • Other
Features
  • Contactless Payments
  • Chip card
  • Fee-free foreign transactions
  • Mobile wallet provisioning (for example, Apple Pay)

Issuer note: Cardholder can purchase gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and make donations to charities and pay with points at select merchants.

Who can get this card

AvailabilityNational
Membership requirementsOpen to the public
Phone800-525-8703
Balance transfer

This card does not offer a balance transfer rate.

Cost to carry a balance
Interest for a year at 17.24%$517.20
Annual / periodic fees$0
Total yearly cost$517.20

Simple interest on a constant balance — a plain-language upper bound rather than an amortisation schedule. Paying in full each month within the 25-day grace period avoids the interest entirely.

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