- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
PenFed Pathfinder Rewards
VISAPenFed・Visa・No.070
An underrated travel card whose airline credit offsets the annual fee: a low-key value pick for credit-union members.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-10-17 (source: penfed.org). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 4x travel and 3x dining for PenFed Honors Advantage members (3x and 2x for everyone else), 1.5x on everything else
- $100 annual airline fee credit
- No foreign transaction fee; requires PenFed membership
Who it's for
Best for PenFed members who travel and can use the annual airline credit.
Good for
Key benefits
- 4x travel and 3x dining for PenFed Honors Advantage members (3x and 2x for everyone else), 1.5x on everything else
- 100 US dollar annual airline fee credit
- No foreign transaction fee
- Requires PenFed membership (open to all)
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an annual fee?
Yes, the Pathfinder Rewards has a 95 US dollar annual fee, largely offset by the airline credit.
Who can apply?
You must be a PenFed member, which is open to anyone who opens a savings account.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No, there is no foreign transaction fee, so it is travel-friendly.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.