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Valley Visa Signature® College Real Rewards Card card

Valley Visa Signature® College Real Rewards Card

    Annual fee
    None
    Recommended credit
    Excellent / Good
    Card network
    Visa
    Intro purchase APR
    0% for 6 months from account opening date
    Check before you apply: the rates, fees and offers on this page are as listed on the original card page (updated May 28, 2025) and may have changed. Confirm current terms on the issuer’s website. Best Credit Cards Guide may be compensated by some issuers; see our Advertiser Disclosure.

    At a glance

    The Visa Signature College Real Rewards Card from Valley National Bank makes building good credit while in school look easy. Coming from a full line of uncomplicated cards, this option allows students to get started on their credit while earning a steady 1.5x points on purchases, with modest bonuses and introductory APRs in between.

    Card features

    Benefits as listed on the original card page. They can change; confirm details with the issuer.

    • 0% introductory APR on purchases for 6 months
    • 0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 6 months
    • 3% cash back at gas stations
    • 2% cash back at supermarkets
    • 1% cash back on all other purchases
    • 2,500 bonus points on your very first purchase with no spending requirement

    Who this card may suit

    • You're getting ready to start college and can utilize the introductory APR on dorm room supplies and textbooks
    • You have little to no credit history established
    • You want to build credit without missing out on rewards

    Rates, fees and terms

    Rates, fees and terms as listed on the original card page (updated May 28, 2025). Confirm current terms on the issuer’s site.
    Annual FeeNone
    Intro Purchase APR0% for 6 months from account opening date
    Regular Purchase APR19.74% to 29.74% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
    Intro Balance Transfer APR0% for 6 months from account opening date
    Balance Transfer APR19.74% to 29.74% variable based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate
    Balance Transfer Transaction FeeEither $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
    Cash Advance APR29.99% variable based on the Prime Rate
    Cash Advance Transaction FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
    Foreign Transaction Fee3% of the transaction amount in U.S. dollars
    Late Payment Penalty FeeUp to $41
    Return Payment Penalty FeeUp to $41

    Confirm before you apply: rates, fees and offers change often. The figures above are the ones listed on the original card page, not a current quote from the issuer. APRs are typically variable, and the rate you receive depends on your creditworthiness. Recommended credit: Excellent Credit Good Credit.

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