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BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card vs PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card from PenFed at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBECU Business Low Rate Credit CardPenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)$0$100
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$1,500 in 3 mo
IssuerBECUPenFed
Card categorylow-interestcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus
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      PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit

      Editorial take: BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card

      Editorial take: PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card or PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has the bigger bonus, $100 statement credit, worth roughly $100, versus No welcome bonus (~$0) on the BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card.
      Is the BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card.
      Can I have both the BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card and PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU and PenFed) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card or the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Business Low Rate Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 months. PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card: $1,500 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.