Credit Cards

Trying to decide which credit card is right for you? With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start.

What are your Credit Card goals?

Get Cash Back

Visa® Gold Plus

Visa Gold Plus

  • Earn 1% Cash Back on all Purchases. Redeem as soon as you earn!
  • New Cardholder Offer: 0% Intro APR for 15 statement cycles on all Purchases.
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Purchase APR: 17.24% Variable Rate
  • Requires: Good to Excellent Credit

Pay Down Debt

Visa® Gold

Visa Gold

  • Transfer high-rate balances from your other credit cards with NO Balance Transfer Fees and our lowest APR!
  • Balance Transfer APR: 15.24% Variable Rate.
  • Maximize your debt paydown potential with our simple, lowest-rate card.
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Purchase APR: 15.24% Variable Rate
  • Requires: Good to Very Good Credit

Build Credit

Visa® Classic

Visa Classic

  • The best card if you have average credit or are just starting to build your credit, with No Annual Fees!
  • No score? No problem. Credit lines up to $1,000 with no credit history! Or, have a parent apply along with a young adult to help build their credit and support their financial wellness.
  • Enjoy complimentary auto rental coverage and travel accident insurance.
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Purchase APR: 18.00% Variable Rate
  • Requires: None to Average Credit
  • View Terms (Good Credit)View Terms (Average Credit)
Features available on all our Credit Cards

Features available on all our Credit Cards

  • Convenient Access, Local Assistance
    24/7 access online with Mobile and Online Banking. You can also talk to a Bay Federal Team Member for personalized assistance; we are based right here in Santa Cruz and Monterey County!

  • No International Transaction Fees
    Find freedom from unnecessary fees when traveling abroad. Avoid international transaction fees by using any Bay Federal Credit Card!

  • Fraud Prevention Notifications
    We monitor your accounts for fraud and unusual activity, and will notify you if we see anything suspicious.

  • Zero Liability Protection*
    Report unauthorized charges when you see them and Visa’s Zero Liability Protection ensures you will not be responsible for those unauthorized transactions made in a store, over the phone, or even online.

  • Contactless and Digital Wallet Enabled
    Change the way you pay with the same security as using the chip. You can Tap to Pay in seconds without inserting your card! For even more convenience, add your card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay and leave your plastic at home.

Even More to Offer

Repair Your Credit

Visa® Secured Classic

Visa Secured Classic

  • Get a fresh start and improve your credit when used responsibly. No Minimum Credit Score required for approval.
  • Monthly reporting to all 3 major credit bureaus, unlike a debit card.
  • Secured by a fully refundable security deposit.
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Purchase APR: 18.00% Variable Rate
  • Requires: Below Average Credit
  • Requires: None to Average Credit

View Terms (Good Credit)View Terms (Average Credit)

Build Your Business

Business Visa®

Business Visa

  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all purchases everywhere, every time-no matter how much you spend.
  • Issue employee cards with individual credit limits at no additional cost.
  • When your employees spend, your business earns rewards!
  • New Cardholder Offer: Earn 2,500 bonus points the first time you use your Business Visa Credit Card.
  • Easily track expenses and maintain records for tax reporting and other business needs.
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Purchase APR: 15.49% Variable Rate
  • Requires: Good to Excellent Credit

Parent and Young Adult Co-Borrowers

Are you a parent with a young adult in your life ready to build their credit?

Bay Federal allows co-borrowers with no credit history to be eligible applicants! This is a great way to help your family build credit, teach them about responsible borrowing and spending habits, and support purchases while they are traveling or away at college.

To get started, simply apply for a Bay Federal Visa Credit Card and list the young adult (must be 18 years or older) as the co-applicant. It's that easy!

Young Adult Borrowers

*Visa's Zero Liability policy does not apply to certain commercial card and anonymous prepaid card transactions or transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholders must use care in protecting their card and notify Bay Federal Credit Union immediately of any unauthorized use.

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