topic Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card? in Credit Cards

UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:48:16 GMT

I haven't heard much about it, and it seems like UNFCU is pretty strict with who they let in, but I figured I'd ask if anyone has the card or knows of anyway of being a member without meeting the guidelines? I feel like people that are part of the United Nations or family members of are pretty small.

http://www.unfcu.org/simple.aspx?id=382

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

jsickz32 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:01:37 GMT

I dont know about UNFCU but i was just approved for a Visa Elite as well. I dont know how its different from a regular visa

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

haiti222 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:18:10 GMT

They were somewhat haughty and uniformative on the phone, in the case of an existing member I know that was trying to have their legitimate fully economically contributing household member join. Also, the language barrier issues were difficult as well (two non-native English speakers). They did not pursue it and the other household member joined NFCU instead. Also, you need to do a letter of introduction to join as well. Thus, if you are truly eligible to join, I would do it in writing, after reading the requirements.

All in all, an interesting mix of UN protocol and credit union regulation

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:25:04 GMT

@jsickz32 wrote:
I dont know about UNFCU but i was just approved for a Visa Elite as well. I dont know how its different from a regular visa

Does yours have this benefit:

Access to over 350 airport VIP lounges3 in over 83 countries – so you can treat yourself like a VIP no matter where you travel, or which airline and class you fly. (4 free visits per year when you purchase the airfare with your VISA Elite; thereafter, 27 USD per visit)

Where is yours from?

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

jsickz32 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:31:53 GMT

Mine is from metrocu.org

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

jsickz32 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:32:46 GMT

Just got approved for mine

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:35:05 GMT

Guess it's the same name but different. UN has 100K limit, Chip&Pin, and the airport lounge benefit. But highly restricted membership!

Re: UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:40:03 GMT

Yea the card jsickz32 is talking about isn't really anything like the UNFCU Elite, these credit unions probably just use a common naming scheme.

Thanks Haiti222 for the info about becoming a member, shame it's so tough, looks like a great card.