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Navy Federal Credit Union

1 cardholder agreement · 97 KB · 7 surveyed cards

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Fair Terms · grade A (94/100)
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  • Starting score100
  • Penalty APR-6
  • Fair Terms score94 · grade A

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

Penalty APR

Slip up and your rate can jump to a much higher penalty APR.

Jumps to ~18%
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“…Flagship Rewards 14.74% to 18.00% cashRewards Secured 18.00% This APR will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. Cash Advance APR 18.00% Penalty APR and When It Applies 18.00% This APR may apply to your account if you: ?are over 60 days past due or ?make a payment that is returned and causes your…”
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Checked & clear: Forced arbitration · Class-action waiver · Jury-trial waiver · Deferred interest · Change-anytime clause

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Filed with the CFPB in the 2026 Q1 bulk submission. Opens the original PDF.