Navy Federal Platinum Review: Zeros That Add Up to a Lot
It's a no-frills card that's decent for balance transfers. But you must be a Navy Federal Credit Union member to get it, and it earns no rewards.
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Our Take
4.3
NerdWallet rating
The bottom line:Jump to: Full Review
It packs an impressive combination of debt-zapping features that can be hard to find elsewhere, assuming you're eligible to apply.
Navy Federal Credit Union® Platinum Credit Card
Annual fee
$0
Regular APR
9.74%-18.00%, Variable
Intro APR
0.99% intro APR on Balance Transfers for 12 months, then 9.74%-18.00%, Variable
Rec. credit score
690-850 (Good - Excellent)
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