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USAA Eagle Navigator® Visa Signature® Credit Card

TravelCash BackHotelAirlineIntro OfferExcellent CreditNo Foreign Transaction Fees

Key Features

Annual Fee$95.00
Sign-up Bonus30,000 bonus points
Rewards Rate2x-3x points
Regular APR
18.40% to 26.65% Variable Regular APR
No Penalty APR
Other Fees
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Balance Transfer and Cash Advance fee is 5% of each transaction amount.see note 5
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About this card

The USAA Eagle Navigator Visa Signature Credit Card is a decent travel card primarily suited for USAA members who value simplicity and brand loyalty. It earns a 3.1 rating overall. Its strengths include a solid rewards rate on travel and transit (3x points), no foreign transaction fees, and benefits like TSA PreCheck/Global Entry credit and bonus points for travel bookings through USAA. However, the $95 annual fee and relatively high APR range (18.40% to 26.65%) detract from its value. While the rewards program is reasonable, it doesn't stand out compared to competitors in the broader travel card market. The card's reputation is closely tied to USAA's strong brand image, but its value proposition is somewhat diminished by the annual fee and APR. Therefore, it's a good card for the specific niche of USAA members but not exceptional in the general credit card landscape.

3.1
Overall Rating

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • High rewards rate
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Travel and purchase protections
  • TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit

Things to consider

  • Annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • Balance transfer fee

What this card offers

Sign-up bonuses

  • Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on qualifying purchases within 90 days of account opening.see note 1

Rewards

  • 3X points on travel and transit including air, hotel, car and vacation rentals, rideshare, tolls and more
  • 2X points on other purchases

Other features

  • Up to $120 TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry® credit every four yearssee note 3
  • Annual 10,000 bonus points (equals $100 in travel) after booking hotel or car through the USAA Rewards Centersee note 4
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Coverage
  • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver Coverage
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Baggage Delay Reimbursement Coverage
  • Rely on us — from secure logons to zero liability for unauthorized transactions.see note 6
  • Set up a variety of alerts on your mobile device to stay informed.
  • Report a lost or stolen card online or in the app.
  • Auto Rental Coverage
  • Baggage Delay and Reimbursement
  • Access USAA customer service 24/7 online.
  • Take advantage of extended warranty protection on U.S. manufacturers' warranties.see note 7
  • Add your card to your phone for fast mobile payments or checkouts.
  • Enjoy reward points that never expire, with extra earnings in select spending categories.
  • Keep tabs on your rewards. Points for posted transactions are usually added within 48 hours. Check your total on usaa.com or the mobile app.
  • Choose from a range of exciting redemption options. Redeem some or all of your points.

Additional Notes

All credit cards subject to approval. If you apply for a USAA Visa Signature® Credit Card and are approved for a credit limit less than $3,000 you'll automatically be issued a USAA Visa® Platinum Credit Card with the same terms and fees. This is not applicable to the USAA Eagle Navigator® Visa Signature® Credit Card. Membership eligibility and product restrictions apply and are subject to change.

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USAA Eagle Navigator® Visa Signature® Credit Card Review | Creditminds