Fresh Start Options
FRESHEN UP YOUR FINANCES WITH OUR FRESH START OPTIONS.
Members First Credit Union of Florida is always ready to lend a hand to our members. We'll help you take control of your finances with a Second Chance Checking. Or, whether you're just starting off and have little to no credit or hit a few bumps down the road and have damaged credit that you need to rebuild, we'll help you build your credit and give you the fresh start you need with a Credit Builder Loan or Secured Credit Card.
Second Chance Checking
At Members First, we realize nobody is perfect and sometimes your credit score takes a hit. Our Second Chance Checking account* gives you just that… a second chance to start fresh with a checking account from the Credit Union you can trust. If you’ve been unable to open an account due to a ChexSystems report, please see one of our friendly Financial Services Representatives today to apply for a Second Chance Checking account.*
$0.00 Minimum Deposit to Open
* Subject to approval. Offer extended to members in ChexSystems due to Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) activity only. Member's account must have been paid for at least 90 days before Second Chance Checking will be approved. Member may request a Regular Checking account after 12 successful months with no NSFs or overdrafts on the account.
** ATM privileges limited to $500 online and $100 offline.
- Speak with a credit union representative.
Stop by one of our branch locations or call us at (850) 434-2211 to speak with a credit union representative. Tell us your goals, and we will help you start reaching them. - Get the loan
With a credit builder loan you are guaranteed approval. The loan ranges from $500 to $2,000 and is secured in your savings account. No money down. No crazy fees. Just the straight up opportunity to move forward. - Stay on track
All you have to do is make monthly, on-time payments. Credit Builder reports your success to the credit bureaus. - Focus forward and grow your credit
As you make your payments the principal amount of your payment is released to you. Once the loan is completed, speak with us regarding your future financial goals.
If you have damaged or little to no credit, a Secured Credit Card could be the right option for you. Our cards come with a fixed rate, meaning you never have to worry about surprise rate hikes. Below we've answered a few frequently asked questions about Secured Credit Cards to help you decide if a Secured Credit Card is right for you.
To get started, speak with a credit union representative at one of our branch locations or give us a call at (850) 434-2211.
Secured Credit Cards require a cash security deposit, while regular/unsecured cards do not. The cash deposit you make to open your Secured Credit Card is equal to your credit limit.
A Secured Credit Card is backed by a cash deposit you make when you open the account. The amount of your deposit is put on hold in your savings account and the deposit is equal to your credit limit. This means, if you deposit $500, you'll have a $500 limit on your Secured Credit Card. Once you're approved, you can begin using your Secured Credit Card to make purchases and help build your credit.
No. A Secured Credit Card is different from a prepaid debit card that you "load" with money. With prepaid debit, you put money on the card and spend that money when you make purchases. A Secured Credit Card works just like a regular credit card. You make purchases with your Secured Credit Card, and then you pay them off later. The deposit acts as collateral and comes into play only if you don't make your payments. In that case, your deposit is used to pay your debt.
Yes. When you close your Secured Credit Card account in good standing (meaning you've paid off your balance) or when you upgrade to an unsecured card from Members First, the hold on your security deposit will be released and you'll be able to access the funds.
A Secured Credit Card is a great way to build your credit. Make small purchases with it regularly and pay those purchases off in full every month to avoid paying interest. Strive to keep your balance below 30% of your limit. If you use this tool responsibly, you can build a solid payment history, improve your credit, and get a regular credit card with better benefits.
Find the Members First secured credit card that best fits your needs. Choose between a low fixed interest rate card with no annual fee or a lower fixed interest rate card with a low annual fee.
VISA SECURED (Without Annual Fee)
12.9% Fixed APR
• Purchases
• Cash Advance
• Balance Transfer
Features
No Annual Fee
Speak with a Members First Representative Account Opening Disclosure
VISA SECURED (With Annual Fee)
10.9% Fixed APR
• Purchases
• Cash Advance
• Balance Transfer
Features
Speak with a Members First Representative Account Opening Disclosure
For every purchase you make using your Members First Visa Secured Credit Card, you'll earn 1 Bonus Point per $1 spent that can be redeemed for:
- Pay With Rewards - Pay for purchases with your rewards at CVS® and Walgreens®. You can also pay with your rewards on qualifying online purchases at millions of PayPal® merchants globally. Plus, use your bonus points to save on all your fuel purchases by using your card at the pump at a participating Murphy USA®, Amoco® , BP® , Shell® and CITGO® Station.
- Statement Credits - Pay down your credit card balance when you choose to redeem your points for a credit towards your statement.
- Gift Cards - Redeem your points for gift cards to select retailers like Amazon®, Home Depot®, Best Buy®, iTunes®, Xbox LIVE®, or for movie tickets.
- Cash Back - Use your bonus points for a deposit into your account.
- Travel Rewards - Get travel accommodations such as hotel stays at top properties, airfare, car rentals, cruises, and more.
- Merchandise - Get electronics, home goods, personal items, and more from the best brands like Apple®, Michael Kors®, Samsung®, Bose®, Black & Decker®, Pandora®, Ray-ban®, Keurig®, and more.
- Purchase Erase - Redeem2Erase credit card transactions with your bonus points.
- Charity - Use your points to make a donation to a charity of your choice.
- Games & More - Use your points to play games and more for a chance to win gift cards, merchandise from the hottest brands, and other amazing prizes.
- And so much more!
Redeeming Points Is Easy!
Checking your rewards points balances and redeeming them for cash, statement credits, fuel discounts, travel, and more is quick and easy.
New Users:
- Go to scorecardrewards.com.
- Click "Create Account."
- Follow the instructions on the form and submit.
Returning Users:
- Log into scorecardrewards.com.
- Your Rewards Balance can be viewed at the top of the page or by clicking the Account tab.
- Shop Rewards to redeem your points for merchandise, cash back, and more.
Have Questions About Your Credit Card Rewards Points? Call (800) 854-0790
redeem your rewards today at scorecardrewards.com.
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The annual percentage rate you pay will be based on the number of months your loan is financed, the loan type and your credit history. The APR will be disclosed prior to an advance being made on a loan. Loan terms may vary based on value and type of collateral. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Equal Housing Lender. All rates are subject to change without notice. For complete terms and conditions, email us or contact a Call Center Representative at (877) 434-6328 or locally at (850) 434-2211.
APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates and terms are based on individual credit worthiness. The method of computing finance charges (or interest) for purchases (including new purchase) is based on the Average Daily Balance. Rates are subject to change without notice. For our complete credit card disclosure, click here.
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