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Bellwether Community Credit UnionChecked Oct 4, 2026

Smart Rate Card

No annual fee. Purchase APR 12.99–23.24%, variable.

Annual fee
Purchase APR
Foreign transaction fee

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What it's worth

Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
SpendingFirst yearAfter
Light spender$0$0
Typical spender$0$0
Heavy spender$0$0
The spending each assumes, a month
  • Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500
  • Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250
  • Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500

Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Oct 4, 2026; not advice. How we value cards

How it compares

  • No annual fee, like about 85% of the 626 cards we track.
  • Lower top APR than about 65% of the 577 cards we track.

Shares rounded to 5 points. Fees and APRs as stated; value for our typical spender. Method

Rates and fees

Rates and fees for the Smart Rate Card, each with its source
Annual fee
Purchase APRvariable
Intro APR12 months
Balance transfer APR
Balance transfer fee
Cash advance APR
Cash advance fee
Late payment
Foreign transactions
Grace period
Minimum interest charge

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Benefits

  • 24/7 Roadside Dispatch assistance is available as a pay-per-use service with no membership fees.
  • Visa Zero Liability protection applies to unauthorized purchases, subject to the stated exclusions and conditions.
  • The card can be added to a digital wallet.
  • Visa rental-car collision and theft coverage is available with an eligible Visa card.
  • Rental car

Questions

What is the annual fee?
None Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
Yes: 2%. Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
What is the purchase APR?
12.99–23.24% APR Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026
Is there an intro APR?
1.99% for 12 months. Reported to the CFPB, Dec 31, 2025, since Sep 29, 2026

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