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All branches and contact centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Online and mobile banking are available 24/7. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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We Get NYers More

Whether you live, work, worship or attend school in NYC, we’re here to help you build better tomorrows. Join today!

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More Rewards with Every Swipe

Get 1.5 points for every dollar spent on eligible net purchases. Enjoy premium perks like travel insurance and no foreign transaction fees. 
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Turn Everyday Spending Into Extraordinary Rewards

The MCU Visa® Signature gives you the power to earn 1.5 points for every dollar you spend on eligible purchases, with no annual fee and premium perks like travel insurance and no foreign transaction fees.

Credit Cards Disclosures

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.

21.99% Introductory APR for new cardholders on purchases and balance transfers for the first twelve (12) months based on creditworthiness. After the 12-month introductory period, the APR will be a variable rate from 19.24% to 23.24%, based on creditworthiness at account opening. The APR may vary.

Balance Transfer Fee (Finance Charge) for Signature Visa is $1.00 or 3.00% of the amount of each Balance Transfer, whichever is greater.

The APR for Cash Advances for Signature Visa is a variable rate from 19.24% to 23.24%, based on creditworthiness at account opening. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Fee (Finance Charge) for Signature Visa is $1.00 or 3.00% of the amount of each Cash Advance, whichever is greater.

Returned Payment Fee for all Signature Visa Cards is up to $20.00.

Variable APRs will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. The Prime Rate is 7.00%.

Loans are available to all Municipal Credit Union members. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in New York City (NYC), and family members or household members of existing MCU members. A primary share account is required to establish membership. Primary share accounts are the Hero Savings Account, the Smart Apple, and the Youth Savings Account. Membership eligibility is subject to verification. Certain restrictions may apply.

For more details, visit our Rates page.

View the MCU Visa® Signature, True Rewards and Platinum Cardholder Agreement and Related Disclosures for more information.

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How to Apply

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Become a Member

Complete your Online Membership Application

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Enroll in Digital Banking

Once a membership is approved, enroll in Digital Banking

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Apply for your loan

Go to Accounts → Quick Apply Loans to apply

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Enjoy More Peace of Mind With VISA® Purchase Alerts

Get a free text or email whenever you pay with your VISA® card. This can help you immediately identify potentially fraudulent activity. You choose the terms and frequency.

  • Features & Benefits
  • How To Enable Alerts
Features & Benefits
  • This is an additional service offered to MCU members by VISA® Purchase Alerts.
  • VISA® Purchase Alerts are free. However, some cell phone carriers may charge a fee to send or receive a text message. Message and data rates may apply. Please check your mobile plan or contact your mobile carrier for further information.
  • Get a text or email whenever you pay† with your VISA® card. This can help you immediately identify potentially fraudulent activity.
  • Choose the notification triggers that match your needs. You’ll get real time† text or email alerts based on your selected criteria.
How To Enable Alerts
  1. Check your card eligibility.
  2. Create an account to register your mobile device and email. You will need to create a new, unique Username and Password for this service. This will create a new account with VISA® Purchase Alerts. OR, you can sign up for VISA® Purchase Alerts using NYMCU Digital Banking
  3. Choose the notification triggers that match your needs, such as transactions exceeding a set amount.
  4. If you experience problems creating a new account, contact VISA® Purchase Alerts Customer Service at VisaPurchaseAlertsHelp@visa.com.

†View the VISA® Purchase Alerts FAQ for more information.

All Your Banking, Accessible Anywhere

Manage your credit cards from anywhere and any device. The NYMCU online and mobile banking applications make it easy to manage all of your accounts—and with VISA® purchase alerts, you can get even more transparency into your daily transactions.

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No Matter Where You Are in Life, We’re Right There with You

At MCU, we believe that a credit union should be a lifelong source of financial education and support—from planning for college to saving for retirement and everything in between.
That’s why we have specialized recommendations for products and services designed to help you meet your goals (both short-term and down the road), based on your changing needs and priorities.
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Make the Most of Your MCU Membership

Membership in our community is about more than just banking. As an MCU member, you can access valuable information and resources to help you plan and reach your financial goals.

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