UNFCU Visa Elite Card?

Anonymous · ‎01-04-2013

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

jsickz32 · ‎01-04-2013

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

Amex BCE (2500) / Amex SPG (4000) / Amex GoldPR / Merrill+ Visa siggy (5000) / BofA Amex (6000) / Bofa cash rewards (5000) / BofA Privileges Cash Rewards (5000) / Citi Forward (4400) / Citi DP (2000) / Chase Freedom (4000) / Chase CSP (5000) / Chase Hyatt (5000) / Discover IT (1700) / FNBO AMEX (3600) / NFCU cashRewards Visa signature (15000) / NFCU Flagship Visa signature (12500) / NFCU Navcheck (5000) / Nordstrom (500) / MetroCU Visa Elite (5000) / Walmart (4500) / Kays Jewerels (6600) / Kohls (300) / Macys Platinum (2500) / DCU platinum Visa (17500) / Citizens bank cash back (1100) / Bill Me Later (1631) / PayPal Smart connect (2200) / BestBuy store card (2000)

haiti222 · ‎01-04-2013

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

Anonymous · ‎01-04-2013

@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?

jsickz32 · ‎01-04-2013

Mine is from metrocu.org

Amex BCE (2500) / Amex SPG (4000) / Amex GoldPR / Merrill+ Visa siggy (5000) / BofA Amex (6000) / Bofa cash rewards (5000) / BofA Privileges Cash Rewards (5000) / Citi Forward (4400) / Citi DP (2000) / Chase Freedom (4000) / Chase CSP (5000) / Chase Hyatt (5000) / Discover IT (1700) / FNBO AMEX (3600) / NFCU cashRewards Visa signature (15000) / NFCU Flagship Visa signature (12500) / NFCU Navcheck (5000) / Nordstrom (500) / MetroCU Visa Elite (5000) / Walmart (4500) / Kays Jewerels (6600) / Kohls (300) / Macys Platinum (2500) / DCU platinum Visa (17500) / Citizens bank cash back (1100) / Bill Me Later (1631) / PayPal Smart connect (2200) / BestBuy store card (2000)

jsickz32 · ‎01-04-2013

Just got approved for mine

Amex BCE (2500) / Amex SPG (4000) / Amex GoldPR / Merrill+ Visa siggy (5000) / BofA Amex (6000) / Bofa cash rewards (5000) / BofA Privileges Cash Rewards (5000) / Citi Forward (4400) / Citi DP (2000) / Chase Freedom (4000) / Chase CSP (5000) / Chase Hyatt (5000) / Discover IT (1700) / FNBO AMEX (3600) / NFCU cashRewards Visa signature (15000) / NFCU Flagship Visa signature (12500) / NFCU Navcheck (5000) / Nordstrom (500) / MetroCU Visa Elite (5000) / Walmart (4500) / Kays Jewerels (6600) / Kohls (300) / Macys Platinum (2500) / DCU platinum Visa (17500) / Citizens bank cash back (1100) / Bill Me Later (1631) / PayPal Smart connect (2200) / BestBuy store card (2000)

Anonymous · ‎01-04-2013

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

Anonymous · ‎01-05-2013

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.