Picking your perks this holiday season

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The stores have finished unloading their excess Halloween décor. Now plastic Santas, colored lights, and trees are cropping up across the country. For a lot of military personnel, that means it’s time for block leave, visiting families, and lots of expenses. 

The last thing anyone wants to think about during this season is their finances. That’s where Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help. Offering an array of card options and benefits, even longtime members may not be aware of everything they have access to. Check out our holiday season perk guide below:

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Navy Federal members can qualify for the Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards card for those who prioritize this type of benefit, which offers 40,000 bonus points when they spend $3,500 within 90 days of opening a new Flagship account. On top of that, they’re also offering a free year of Amazon Prime (a $139.00 value).

If you’re already planning to travel this season — finally taking the family on that memory-making road trip to your favorite tourist trap — then this one is a no-brainer. The free Amazon Prime membership is just icing on the cake, with two-day shipping making those last-minute gift purchases seem a little more deliberate!

Straight up points

If travel isn’t your thing, or you’re a last-minute kind of planner, then maybe points are more your wheelhouse. The Navy Federal GO REWARDS® card scores you points that can be redeemed in exchange for merchandise, flights, hotels, car rentals, gift cards and more. Members with average to excellent credit who prioritize dining out will get the most bang for their proverbial buck with these perk options. 

Cold hard cash (back)

Many members prefer the security and confidence of cash deposited into their account or direct statement credits. NFCU’s cashRewards Plus and cashRewards cards allow you to earn up to 2% on all purchases, redeemed as soon as you earn, plus a $200 cash back bonus when you spend $2,000 within 90 days of account opening. You’ll also get a one-time $98 statement credit when you pay $49 or more for an annual Walmart+ membership using either card. That will help offset some of the gift-giving stress this season and make delivery a breeze.

Don’t worry, Navy Federal isn’t just hoarding the best perks for existing members. If the benefits listed here sound like something you could get behind, then maybe it’s time to join the NFCU family. 

For more information on any of these perks, the legal details, and exactly how to redeem those rewards, click here.

Remember, no matter how you celebrate this year, stop to enjoy the spirit of the season, stay safe, and don’t forget the things that really matter.

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays. 

This article is sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal is insured by NCUA.

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Justin Burgess

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Justin Burgess joined the Army in 2006 as an infantry officer and served two combat tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. He left the military in 2016 to learn what it was like to be a civilian. Since then Justin has published several novels and hundreds of articles for The Duffel Blog. When not writing or busy with his day job he likes to hunt and hike the North Georgia mountains.