The Offer
- Receive a sign up bonus of 50,000 points after $5,000 in spend within 90 days on the Star Trek credit card issued by NASA Federal Credit Union
Card Details
- Cards earn at the following rates:
- 3x points on purchases at Startrek.com
- 2x points on gas purchases
- 1x points on all other purchases
- Annual fee of $39 (not waived first year)
- No balance transfer fee and balance transfer APRs starting at 7.9%
- APRs starting at 10.15% (7.9% for balance transfers)
- Points can be redeemed for exclusive rewards and experiences
- Four Star Trek card designs to choose from
- Free Experian FICO Score
Our Verdict
Update: http://www.advantagerewardscard.com/general_home.asp shows you what points can be redeemed for. Thanks to reader @jonlucadecaro. Doesn’t look like you can redeem for cash back if these are the same points this card earns. All options are basically merchandise and gift cards (little bit less than 1¢ per point).
You also need to be a member of NASA FCU, that will result in a hard pull (in addition to the hard pull for applying to this card). Because of that I don’t think this card is worth applying for. So close, by so far away.
Real question is, how much are the points worth and what can they be redeemed for? I’m going to do some digging and try to find out. NASA Federal Credit Union also offer a 2% cash back card.
Hat tip to reader Lawrence T
View Comments (15)
Should note that this is $5000 in 90 days. More than usual.
The reward options are lame, even gift cards. Forget the redemption rate - the merchants just aren't worth it.
So how much do I need to spend before I get to Dilithium Crystal level? They could have done so much more with the design.
Live long and prosper.
How's that Ben.
dude it's not star wars
As you do your digging, May the Force be With You
What Ben said.
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/554/facepalm.jpg
I am gong to get SO much insane sex from holding this CC... I cant wait dude...
@NinjaX I was thinking about getting this card for my husband, but now I'm concerned. I'm afraid when he pulls it out of his wallet, some lady at the store will say "resistance is futile." And there goes my marriage...
+1 repped...
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Don't know if your being sarcastic or if u know something bout trekkie girls us normal mortals know nothing of.
"exclusive rewards and experiences" sounds like overpriced merch.
"Although I don’t think you need to join the credit union for this Star Trek card, so there should just be the one hard pull."
Don't you need to join, though?
http://imgur.com/kIA3LiC
Good catch, let me update.
Looks like points can be redeemed at http://www.advantagerewardscard.com/general_home.asp
Gift Card redemption rate is a little less than 1.0 CPP