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Credit Cards

Choose from four Mastercard options, each with no annual fees, no balance transfer fees, and the perks you want and need.

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Join the Sandia Area Mastercard Family

From your first card to your go-to for everyday spending, our Mastercard® lineup has something for everyone.


Access & Access Secured

The simple way to build and manage credit!

  • Introductory 2.99% APR on all purchases for 12 months.1
  • Introductory 3.99% APR on balance transfers.2
  • No annual fees ever. 
  • After that, enjoy your approved variable APR of 9.24%–17.99%.3 

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Ascend Rewards 

Earn valuable points for every dollar you spend!

  • Earn 10,000 points when you spend $1,000 in the first 90-days4
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 
  • 3.99% APR on balance transfers
  • No annual fees ever. 
  • After that, enjoy your approved variable APR of 10.74%–17.99%.3 

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Cash Back Rewards 

Get rewarded with money back in your pocket!

  • Earn 1.5% unlimited cash back on all purchases.5
  • Introductory 3.99% APR on balance transfers.
  • No annual fees ever.
  • After that, enjoy your approved variable APR of 14.99%–17.99%.3 

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Business Cash Back Rewards

Business expenses? Earn cash back for it all!

  • Earn 1.5% unlimited cash back on every purchase.5  
  • No annual fees ever. 
  • Pool rewards from multiple business cards for streamlined cash back.
  • Enjoy your approved variable APR of 14.99% - 17.99%3

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Credit Card Toolbox

Your Mastercard® credit card comes with great features from Sandia Area and Mastercard!® Explore them and take ultimate control of your credit card experience.

money iconEnjoy access to your rewards points, cash back, and other options right in Online and Mobile Banking!

debit swipe iconAdd your card to Apple Pay and other mobile wallets for secure, contactless payments. Get more Info

finance money iconGet immediate assistance and a new card number quickly if your card is ever compromised. Report Fraud

savings jar iconManage your credit card account anytime inside Online Banking to track spending, make payments, and monitor activity. Sign In

ATM iconSave money with low, predictable rates that never exceed 17.99% APR.

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Mastercard® ID Theft Protection

As a Sandia Area Mastercard holder, you are invited to enroll for free access to Mastercard ID Theft Protection. This free service monitors and detects fraud and threats and can even help you recover from identity theft! Once enrolled, set your alerts and even add other accounts, debit, and credit cards for 360°-monitoring.

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ID Theft Alerts 

ID Theft Alerts scours the Internet and alerts you if it detects that your personal info - credit or debit card, Social Security Number, driver's license or other sensitive data - is being bought or sold online.

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Emergency Wallet Replacement

If your wallet, cards, or documents are lost or stolen, experts are here to help you get replacements right away.

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Expert Resolution Services

Experts will guide you through what can be an overwhelming process, from filing an affidavit and cancelling accounts to notifying the major credit reporting agencies.

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Credit Cards | Terms & Conditions

Federally insured by the NCUA. An Equal Opportunity Lender. Membership eligibility required. Visit Sandia.org/Membership for complete details. All loans, terms, and conditions are subject to credit approval. Restrictions apply. Rates and programs are subject to change without notice. See important terms and conditions. Sandia Area Federal Credit Union may terminate the Program or change the Terms and Conditions, rules, policies, reward points, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice as permitted by law. 

1. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The 2.99% APR introductory offer is only available on new purchases performed within the first 12 billing cycles from the account opening date for new accounts or the first date of the new billing cycle for upgraded accounts. The 12-month 2.99% APR period for new purchases is valid for the first 12 billing cycles the account is open.  Beginning on the 13th billing cycle, the APR on your account will convert to the current purchase APR.

2. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. The 3.99% APR balance transfer offer is good for 12 billing cycles when a balance transfer is performed within the first 60 days of the account opening. Beginning the 13th billing cycle, the APR on your balance transfer will convert to your current balance APR.

3. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate effective as of 09/19/2025. Rates are subject to change at any time without notice. All loans, terms, and conditions are subject to credit approval. “As low as” rate assumes excellent credit history. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. See important credit card terms here.

4. Introductory 10,000 bonus points offer applies when $1,000 is spent on the card within the first 90 days of account opening. Upon meeting this requirement, bonus points will be automatically deposited into your rewards account. Eligible Sandia Area Ascend Rewards MasterCard accounts will earn Points on all eligible purchases at a rate of one Point for every one dollar ($1.00) of each eligible purchase. Transactions that qualify for Points are determined at our sole discretion; we reserve the right to verify and adjust the Points balance at any time. Points are earned on net purchases. Cash advances, checks drawn from your accounts, and balance transfers used to access your account are not considered purchases and are not eligible for points. Your card account must be open and in good standing to earn rewards. There are no cap limits on the number of points cardholders can earn. Points recorded and redeemable on a first-in–first-out basis. Points will expire on the last day of the month, three years after the date of issuance. 

The Program Sponsor and Program Administrator reserve the right to change the terms and conditions as well as the Points required for a reward, within the rewards Program.  At the Program Sponsor’s option, redemption of Points may be restricted, limited expired or canceled at any time without prior notice. Points cannot be combined with any other loyalty/frequency program that is not managed by the Program Sponsor. Points cannot be bought, sold, or transferred in any way, including, but not limited to, transfers through inheritance or divorce. If for any reason your account is closed, including but not limited to delinquency, default, inactivity or moving to another Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Credit Card, you will forfeit your Points balance immediately. 

5. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Unlimited 1.5% cash back is earned when you use your Sandia Area Cash Back Rewards Mastercard or Business Cash Back Rewards Mastercard for point of sale and online purchases. Cash advances and balance transfers used to access your account are not considered purchases and are not eligible for cash back rebates. Rewards are good for the life of the account. Rewards may be lost if the account is closed. Cash back is earned on the net purchases (i.e., purchases minus credits, returns and adjustments). Net purchases are rounded to the nearest dollar and are subject to verification. If a transaction is subject to a billing dispute, the cash back value of the transaction in question may be deducted from the cash back total during the dispute period. If the transaction is reinstated, the cashback will also be reinstated. Cash back is not eligible on finance charges, fees, cash advances (including purchase of crypto currency and foreign currency), convenience checks, Debt Protection charges, PIN-based purchases, payment of existing card balances, balance transfers, ATM transactions, Interlink processed transactions, purchases of and any fees paid toward gift cards, pre-paid cards, re-loadable cards, or payments made for payment instruments that can readily be converted to cash (for example, travelers’ cheques, money orders, wire transfers, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, off-track betting, wagers). 

Cash back cannot be combined with any other loyalty/frequency program that is not managed by Sandia Area. Cash back in this Program may not be used with any other offer, promotion or discount; cannot be earned from, transferred to or combined with any other member’s credit card or debit card account(s) points for redemption. Cash back cannot be bought, sold, or transferred in any way, including, but not limited to, transfers through inheritance or divorce. Redeeming cash back will lower the account balance but do not count toward your minimum monthly payment.  Your minimum monthly payment will still be required. If for any reason your account is closed, including but not limited to account is in default, inactivity or moving to another Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Credit Card, you will forfeit your cash back balance immediately. 

These are summary descriptions only. Additional terms, conditions, restrictions and exclusions may apply. Contact Sandia Area for complete coverage terms and conditions or call 1-800-MASTERCARD for assistance.

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