nRewards Secured Credit Card

nRewards Secured

Last Updated: 02/25/2026

Rating
2.4 / 5
Sign Up Bonus
No Welcome Bonus
Annual Fee
$0
Credit Score
Secured

Summary

Sign-Up Bonus
0
Spending Multipliers
1
Credits & Features
0.5
Fees
5
Application
4
Issuer
NaN

The Navy Federal nRewards Secured from Navy Federal Credit Union is a no-annual-fee secured credit card designed for Active Duty and retired military members, veterans, eligible family members, and Department of Defense civilian personnel who are building or rebuilding their credit. Unlike many secured cards, it earns rewards on all purchases, offers automatic credit limit increases without requiring an additional deposit, and allows cardholders to become eligible to receive their security deposit back within six months while upgrading to the cashRewards card. With no foreign transaction fees, balance transfer fees, or cash advance fees, plus added benefits like a Car Rental Collision Damage Waiver and credit limit evaluations after three months, this card provides both security and value. It is ideal for military consumers seeking a responsible, rewards-earning way to establish credit while enjoying practical travel protections and a path to an unsecured rewards card.

Pros

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No annual fee
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No foreign transaction fee
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No balance transfer fee
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No cash advance fees
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Rewards on secured card
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Automatic credit limit increase does not require additional deposit
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Eligible to receive deposit back within 6 months and upgrade to cashRewards

Cons

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Only available for Active Duty and Retired military members, including Veterans, family members, and DoD civilian personnel

Issuer

Spending Multipliers

Credits & Features

Credit limit increase evaluated after 3 months
Car Rental Collision Damage Waiver

Application

  • You need to be a Navy Federal member to get this card
  • Navy Federal recommends this card to anyone who does not qualify for other cards

Fees

  • No Annual Fee
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Up to $20 late fee
  • No return payment fee
  • 18.00% Variable APR
  • 18.00% APR for Cash Advance
  • $0.50 domestic or $1.00 foreign cash advance fee, none at Navy Federal ATMs or branch
  • No balance transfer fee
See Full and Updated Rate & Fee Schedule During Application Process