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Travel Rewards · United States

Navy Federal Flagship Premier Rewards Card

Best for: Military-affiliated travelers who bank with Navy Federal

Annual fee$95/yr
IssuerNavy Federal Credit Union
NetworkVisa
Purchase APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededNFCU membership required

Pros

  • Strong 4x travel earn
  • Credits offset much of fee

Cons

  • Fee rose from $49 to $95 (reported)
  • Previous Amazon Prime credit gone (reported)
  • Membership required

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

This card was recently refreshed (September 10, 2026). Navy Federal relaunched its flagship card on Sept 10, 2026. DoC reports the fee rose from $49 to $95 and the Amazon Prime credit was replaced by an airline credit.

Navy Federal Flagship Premier Rewards Card at a glance

IssuerNavy Federal Credit Union
Card networkVisa
Annual fee$95
Rewards rate4x travel; 3x dining; 1x other
Welcome bonus50,000 points after $4,000 spend in 90 days
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction feeSee issuer
Credit neededNFCU membership required
Best forMilitary-affiliated travelers who bank with Navy Federal

Key features

  • $100 airline statement credit
  • Up to $120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
  • Complimentary GigSky global mobile data plan

Pros

  • Strong 4x travel earn
  • Credits offset much of fee

Cons

  • Fee rose from $49 to $95 (reported)
  • Previous Amazon Prime credit gone (reported)
  • Membership required

Before you apply: terms for new cards change quickly. Confirm the current annual fee, rates, rewards and welcome offer on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: doctorofcredit.com

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