Last updated: 5/10/2021

PenFed Platinum Rewards

Earns: PenFed Points

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A good no-annual fee card with nice bonuses for gas and groceries. The 5x points for gas is one of the best around.

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Reward Rate = 5x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 5 %

0%
5%

Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 3 %

0%
7%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = 1 %

0%
3%

Welcome Bonus = 10,000

Value = 1 cent per point
Effective Value = $100

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $0

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
10,000

OK

Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $1,500 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
5x Gas

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

3x Groceries

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

OK

OK

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
PenFed Points
Gigapoints Value
1¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $0
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The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR Prime plus 10.24% – 14.74%
BALANCE TRANSFER APR 17.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE 3% per transaction
CASH ADVANCE APR 17.99%
CASH ADVANCE FEE $0
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $28.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%