Golden1
Golden 1 Credit Union Platinum Secured
Credit Union
Visa® Credit Card Application Disclosure
Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage Rate
13.79%
(APR) for Purchases
APR for Balance Transfers
13.79%
APR for Cash Advances
13.79%
Penalty APR and When it
22.90%
Applies
This APR may be applied to your account if you
1) Make a late payment;
2) Go over your credit limit; or
3) Make a payment that is returned.
How Long Will the Penalty APR Apply? If your APR is increased for any of these reasons, the
Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.
Paying Interest
Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge
you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.
We will begin charging interest on cash advances and balance transfers on the transaction
date.
For Credit Card Tips from the
To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card,
Consumer Financial Protection
visit the website of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at
Bureau
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore.
Fees
Transaction Fees
Cash Advance
Either $5 or 2.5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction
Up to 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars.
Penalty Fees
Late Payment
Up to $15
Returned Payment
Up to $5
How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called "average daily balance (including new transactions).' See the
Golden 1 Credit Card Agreement for more details.
Security Interest, Security Deposit, Collateral Pledge
This is a secured credit card account. As a condition to receiving your Platinum Secured credit card, you authorize Golden 1
Credit Union ("Golden 1") to open a Collateral Account in your name. Your approved credit limit will be equal to your initial
deposit amount in the Collateral Account. To ensure repayment of your obligations on the Platinum Secured credit card
account, including fees and interest, you assign, transfer, pledge, and grant a security interest to Golden 1 in all current and
after-acquired funds, including interest, in the Collateral Account. You understand that the pledged funds will not be
accessible for withdrawal and agree not to make any withdrawals from the Collateral Account while it secures your credit
card. Upon any default under the credit card agreement or in the event your Platinum Secured credit card account is
terminated for any reason, you agree that, in addition to any other rights it may have, Golden 1 has the right to redeem,
collect and withdraw any part or the full amount on deposit in the Collateral Account without notice to you, and apply the
funds toward any outstanding obligations on your Platinum Secured credit card account. Any funds remaining in the
Collateral Account after doing so will be transferred to your primary savings account. The Collateral Account is an interest
bearing account; therefore, interest will be paid to you on this account.
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Golden 1 Credit Union Platinum Secured
Credit Union
Visa® Credit Card Application Disclosure
SECURITY INTEREST
By using your Golden 1 Credit Union credit card, you agree
Golden 1 Credit Union has a security interest in all shares,
payment on shares, dividends on shares, and deposits
(excluding Individual Retirement Account shares) which you
now have or hereafter may have in Golden 1 Credit Union.
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Golden 1 Credit Card Agreement
By using your Golden 1 Credit Union Visa credit card (the "Card"), you acknowledge and agree to the following
terms and conditions, the terms and conditions disclosed on the separate Visa Credit Card Account Opening
Disclosure (the "Disclosure") and any future amendments to this Golden 1 Credit Card Agreement (the
"Agreement").
This Agreement describes the terms and conditions of the Card offered by Golden 1 Credit Union ("Golden 1",
"we", "our" or "us"). In this Agreement, "you" and "your" means each applicant who applied for the Card. If
you have applied for a joint Account, each applicant is liable.
ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT
We strongly recommend that you read this Agreement carefully and thoroughly before using your Card. You
understand that by using your Card, you are agreeing to all the terms and conditions set forth below, plus any
amendments that may be provided during the life of your credit card Account (the "Account"). If you do not
agree to these terms and conditions, DO NOT USE the Card and notify us immediately that you wish to cancel
your Account with Golden 1. For your safety, if you have received a Card to access the Account, destroy it when
you notify us.
EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
Change in terms
Golden 1 reserves the right to make changes to this Agreement from time to time. Such changes will serve to
affect the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the amount of your payments, fees, charges
and/or interest rate assessed pursuant to this Agreement, provided we give you advance notice of the changes in
accordance with applicable law.
Other agreements
Use of the Card is subject to the terms of existing Visa U.S.A. regulations governing your Golden 1 credit card
and any future changes to those regulations.
Severability
Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under any law, rule or
regulation, that determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.
Choice of law
This Agreement and your Account, as well as the Credit Union's rights and duties regarding this Agreement and
your Account shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Promise to pay
You promise to pay for all purchases, balance transfers and cash advances made by you or any person authorized
by you to use the Card. You also promise to pay any interest charge and any other fees or charges due on your
Account.
Use by others
If you allow someone to use your Account, you are responsible for all charges even if the amount of the actual
use exceeds your permission. If you add an authorized user to your Account, you understand that the authorized
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user will also have access to your Account information. To remove an authorized user, you must close the
Account, return the Card(s) to Golden 1 and reapply for a new Card. To terminate the Account, please see the
section on Cancelled, Lost or Stolen Cards.
Joint credit
If you have applied for a joint Account, you will remain jointly and severally liable for any credit extended
pursuant to this Agreement. If you do not wish for any further transactions to be made under this Agreement, you
may close the Account, but you will remain jointly and severally obligated to repay the outstanding balance of all
pre-existing transactions under the terms of this Agreement.
Change of name, address, telephone
You agree to promptly report to us any change in your name, address, e-mail address or telephone number(s).
You may notify us through online banking, write to us separately, or complete the change of address notification
section provided on the remittance coupon included with your monthly statement.
USING THE CARD
Authorizations
Golden 1 prohibits the use of your Account for any transaction that is illegal under applicable federal, state or
local law. Use of your card and/or Account to initiate any type of unlawful electronic gambling transaction
through the Internet is prohibited and may be rejected. Use of your card for any unlawful transaction may cause
us to terminate your Account. Regardless of whether the transaction is deemed legal or illegal, you agree to
repay, according to the terms of this Agreement, transactions you initiate by use of your Card.
We do not guarantee authorization of a transaction, either by us or by a third party, even if you have sufficient
credit available. We reserve the right to deny any transaction for any reason and at our sole discretion, including
for default, suspected fraudulent or unlawful activity, internet gambling or any indication of increased risk
related to the transaction or the Account. You agree that we will not be liable for failing to give an authorization.
We also reserve the right to limit the number of transactions that may be approved in one day. If we detect
unusual or suspicious activity, we may suspend your credit privileges until we can verify the activity, or we may
close the Account.
Return of Card(s)
Each Card issued on your Account is the property of Golden 1 and must be returned upon demand.
Credit Limit
Your credit limit is disclosed to you when you open your Account and on each monthly statement. Purchases will
not be authorized if they exceed your available credit limit. However, your Account balance may exceed your
credit limit due to interest and/or fees that are imposed on your Account. You agree to immediately pay the
excess amount. You will be responsible for all amounts over the credit limit without giving up any of our rights
under this Agreement.
We may change your credit limit based on a variety of factors, such as your payment and transaction history
with us and information we receive from third parties, including credit reporting agencies.
Uses for your Card
You will be able to use your Card to buy goods and services any place Visa credit cards are honored. You can use
your Card to obtain a cash advance at any Golden 1 branch. You can also use your Card together with your
Personal Identification Number (PIN) to obtain cash advances from any Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
displaying the Visa logo. For your protection, keep your PIN safe and confidential at all times. Do not write your
PIN on your Card or anything that is kept with your Card.
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Internet transactions
If you use your Card for online shopping, we recommend that you enroll in the Verified by Visa program or set up
a Visa Checkout account, for use with participating merchants. Verified by Visa is designed to reduce identity
theft by allowing you to establish and use a password for online transactions. You should ensure your password
is
stored in a secure place. If you forget your password, contact Golden 1 during normal business hours for a
password reset. For your protection, do not allow another person to use your Verified by Visa password. If you
share your password, you are authorizing the transaction on your Account. Alternatively, Visa Checkout can
provide security as well as the convenience of not having to re-enter your card number.
Third Party or Mobile Devices
We may permit you to load information about your Account onto third party or mobile devices, such as smart
phones, tablets or other communication devices that allow you to store or electronically present your Account
information, to engage in credit transactions without showing you credit card. You agree that such use will
be
subject to all the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
If you do use a third party or mobile device, you agree to protect the security of the device the same as your
credit card and understand we do not control the device and cannot guarantee the performance of the device or
the third party.
Transaction Limits
Transaction limits, including but not limited to, cash advances at an ATM, may be imposed for security reasons
by Golden 1 or other ATM owners.
Notice regarding ATM fees by others
When you use an ATM not owned by Golden 1, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator of any network
used to complete the transaction. You may be charged a fee for a balance inquiry even if you do not complete
a
funds transfer. Any such fees must be displayed at the ATM or POS terminal location.
PAYMENTS and FEES
Minimum monthly payments
You can pay off all your purchases and cash advances plus interest charges and fees in full each month or you
can pay monthly installments. If you are paying installments, the monthly minimum payment required will
be
2% of the new balance on the date of cycle closing or $10.00, whichever is greater. If the new balance is less
than $10.00, you only pay that amount. In addition to the minimum payment due, you agree to pay any amount
which is past due or over limit.
Application of excess payments
All payments in excess of the minimum monthly payment will be applied as follows: first to the balance with the
highest interest rate, and then to each successive balance with the next highest interest rate, until the payment
is exhausted.
Method of payment
You may pay by check using the remittance coupon on your statement, by automatic payment from your
Golden 1 checking account, by automatic payment from an account with another financial institution, or by
signing on to Golden 1 Online. You may also pay in person at any Golden 1 branch.
In person payment credit and posting rules
Payments received in person by an employee at a Golden 1 branch no later than close of business on any
business day will be credited to your Account effective on that day. Payments received after the close of
business on any business day will be credited on the next business day. All payments are subject to verification
and collection by Golden 1.
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Statements
You will receive a monthly billing statement in the mail, each month there is a balance on your Account. To
receive your monthly statement electronically you can enroll in Visa Online Statements through Golden 1
Online.
Liability for payments
If your Account is cancelled or closed, whether by you or Golden 1, you remain obligated to pay the outstanding
balance plus any interest charges, fees and other charges imposed on your Account. Golden 1, at its sole
discretion, may place a temporary freeze on all or part of the credit available to you for new purchases or cash
advances under this Agreement any time Golden 1 receives payment returned for Insufficient Funds. In such
cases, Golden 1 may freeze your credit line until payment is actually collected by us.
Fee schedule
Below is a list of other fees that may be imposed:
Copy of Statement or Transaction Receipt (sales slip)
$10.00
Expedited Card
$18.00
Foreign Transaction
up to 1% of each transaction in U.S. Dollars
Cash Advance
Either $5.00 or 2.5% of the amount of each cash advance,
whichever is greater
Late Payment
up to $15.00
Returned Payment
up to $ 5.00
RATE INFORMATION
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases, balance transfers and cash advances associated with this
Account was provided to you in the Disclosure at the time you established this Account.
INTEREST CHARGES
Calculation of interest charges
We figure the interest charge on your Account by applying the periodic rate to the "average daily balance" of your
Account. To get the "average daily balance" we take the beginning balance of your Account each day, add any
new purchases, balance transfers, advances, and fees, and subtract any payments or credits. This gives us the
daily balance. Then, we add up all the daily balances for the billing cycle and divide the total by the number of
days in the billing cycle. This gives us the "average daily balance." The "average daily balance" on purchases will
be considered to be $0.00 if the previous statement balance is zero.
Interest will be assessed on fees and penalties.
Interest charges will not be imposed on any new purchases only if the previous balance is paid in full by the due
date or payments and credits shown equal or exceed the previous balance. Should the interest not be so paid it
shall be added to the principal and thereafter bear like interest as the principal.
Unless otherwise stated, all cash advances and balance transfers are treated as cash items for interest charge
computation. Transaction fees are also included in the calculation of interest charges. There is no grace period
for cash items and transaction fees (specifically, cash advance fees and foreign transaction fees). For such
transactions, the interest charge begins on the date of the transaction and will continue up to the date when
payment is credited to your Account.
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CANCELLED, LOST OR STOLEN CARDS
Cancellation
You may cancel your Account at any time by notifying us in writing. If you cancel your Account you will no longer
be able to obtain cash advances or make purchases with the Card. Even if your Card is cancelled, you will still
be liable for any use which was authorized by you or by any person to whom you have given authority to use the
Account. You will also be liable for any automated or recurring charges authorized by you or your authorized
user. You can limit your liability by returning the Card(s) to us and cancelling any automated or recurring
charges when you close your Account.
Golden 1 has the right to revoke your Card at any time. Your right to use your Card may be rescinded by us with
or without cause and without notice. You must return the cancelled or expired Card to us upon request.
Cancellation or revocation of your Card will not affect your obligation to pay any and all amounts due under this
Agreement.
Lost, stolen or unauthorized use
For your protection, we highly recommend that you continually monitor your monthly statements to identify any
unauthorized transactions. If your Card is lost or stolen, or you believe that an unauthorized person has accessed
or may access your Account, or if you notice fraudulent activity on your Account, notify us immediately. If your
Card and/or Account is used fraudulently, you agree to assist us in our investigation and obtain police reports, if
filed. A signed statement may also be required.
To report a lost or stolen Card(s) contact Golden 1 Credit Union at 1-877-GOLDEN 1 (1-877-465-3361). If you
are on vacation or out of the country, Visa offers an emergency credit card replacement service. For a Visa
emergency card replacement, call 1-800-VISA-911 (1-800-847-2911), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will have zero liability for any fraudulent use if you notify us of unauthorized transactions that appear on a
periodic statement, within 60 days after the transmittal of that statement.
CREDIT REVIEW
Golden 1 obtained and reviewed your credit report when you applied for your Card. You authorize Golden 1 to
periodically obtain and review your credit report in order to determine your continued eligibility for credit. Golden
1 may reduce your credit limit or refuse to extend new credit as the result of its periodic review of your
creditworthiness.
Factors considered by Golden 1 in reviewing your creditworthiness may include frequency of late payments,
liens, number of new accounts or extent of credit usage, among other things.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE/CURRENCY CONVERSION
Transactions that you incur in foreign currencies will be posted to your Account in U.S. dollars. Foreign
transactions are normally converted to U.S. dollars by the network processing the transaction, which may impose
a fee for this service. Since conversion may occur after the date of the transaction, the conversion rate in effect
on the processing date may differ from the rate in effect on the transaction date or posting date. You agree that
the transaction amount as converted by the network may be deducted from your Account, as well as any
conversion charges which are imposed. You agree to accept the converted amount in U.S. dollars.
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Any time you complete a foreign currency transaction through the Visa network, you will be assessed an
International Service Assessment ("ISA") fee. Currently, this fee is up to one percent (1%) of the transaction
amount. This fee is assessed by Visa to Golden 1 and passed on to members. This up to one percent (1%) fee
applies to all international transactions where the foreign currency must be converted to U.S. dollars and where
the foreign currency is not equal in value to U.S. dollars. The currency conversion rate used to determine the
transaction amount in U.S. dollars is either (i) a rate selected by Visa from the range of rates available in
wholesale currency markets for the applicable central processing date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa
itself receives, or (ii) the government-mandated rate in effect for the applicable central processing date, in each
instance in addition to the ISA fee.
DEFAULT
You will be in default under this Agreement if any of the following occur:
1. You do not make a payment when due as required by this Agreement.
2. You exceed your available credit limit.
3. You become subject to bankruptcy, incompetency or insolvency proceedings or you die.
4.
You make false statements or omissions or provide fraudulent signatures on any application or
financial statement provided to Golden 1.
5. Your payment is returned for any reason.
6. There has been a material adverse change in your creditworthiness.
7. You violate any of the terms of this Agreement, or any other agreement or disclosure related to this
Agreement.
8. Your Golden 1 membership is terminated by Golden 1.
Upon the occurrence of any event of default under this Agreement, we may (a) terminate or suspend your credit
privileges, (b) change the terms of this Agreement, and/or (c) demand that you pay the entire unpaid balance.
Penalty APR
If you default on your account for any of the following reasons, we may increase the APR on the entire balance to
the Penalty APR of 22.90% with advance notice as required by applicable law.
You make a late payment;
go over your available credit limit; or
make a payment that is returned.
The Penalty APR may terminate if you make six consecutive minimum monthly payments on time starting with
your first payment due after the effective date of the Penalty Rate. If you do not make these six consecutive
minimum monthly payments on time, we may keep the Penalty APR on your Account indefinitely.
Entire balance due
If you miss a payment or fail to comply with any term under this Agreement, we can require payment of the
entire outstanding balance of your Account immediately. No notice is required. We can also do this if you make
any false or misleading statement on your application, or in the event of your death.
Late payment
Golden 1 may assess a late payment fee of up to fifteen dollars ($15.00) with respect to any monthly billing
cycle as a late payment charge on the minimum payment due that is not paid within 15 days after the payment
due date.
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Returned payment
Golden 1 may assess a returned payment fee of up to five dollars ($5.00) with respect to any payment returned
unpaid for any reason.
Collection costs and attorney fees
If you are in default of your payments or fail to comply with any term under this Agreement, you agree to pay all
collection costs incurred by us, including collection agency costs, court fees and reasonable attorney's fees
(either hourly or contingency fees, which shall be deemed reasonable). These provisions apply to bankruptcy
appeals and post-judgment proceedings.
Waiver
The failure of Golden 1 to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such
right or any other right available hereunder.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Platinum Rewards Cash Rebate Program
(Not available for Golden 1 Platinum Secured Accounts)
You will earn cash rebates on net qualified purchases (less credits, returns and adjustments) for each $1 spent.
Cash rebates have no maximum limit. Balance transfers, cash advances and cash-equivalent transactions do not
earn rebates. A 3% cash rebate is offered on net qualified purchases at eligible gas, grocery and restaurant
merchants. 1% cash rebate is offered on all other net qualified purchases.
A 3% cash rebate is available on purchases processed under specific Merchant Category Codes (MCC).
Merchants are assigned a MCC based on the type of products or services they primarily offer. Golden 1 does not
determine the MCC classifications but does group similar classifications to define our cash-back rebate
categories. Our 3% cash rebate is available only on purchases with eligible Service Stations (MCC 5541),
Automated Fuel Dispensers (MCC 5542), Grocery Stores or Supermarkets (MCC 5411), and Eating places and
Restaurants (MCC 5812). 3% cash rebate does not include wholesale clubs or eating establishments such as
quick-service restaurants. Purchases processed through third-party payment accounts (e.g. PayPal), online or
mobile wallets, or similar technology will not qualify for a rebate if the technology is not set up to process the
purchase in an eligible merchant category.
An Account in default under this Agreement forfeits all accumulated rebates. Additionally, rebates are only
calculated for accounts that are not in bankruptcy status, that have not been closed or frozen and have no
amount that has been charged-off. To receive a rebate, a Golden 1 share account with the required minimum
balance must be maintained.
The rebate will be credited by deposit to your Golden 1 share account by the end of each month and after the
close of our account's monthly billing cycle. Accounts closed prior to their monthly closing statement date
forfeit all unpaid rebates earned during the prior period. We reserve the right to change or discontinue this
program.
SECURITY AGREEMENT
Platinum Secured Savings Deposit
(Applicable to Golden 1 Platinum Secured Accounts only)
You agree to pledge and maintain on deposit in a dedicated Golden 1 savings account, an amount at
least equal to the credit limit. The initial deposit amount, at account opening, will determine your credit
limit. If you fail to maintain the required amount, we may, at our option, cancel your credit card account
and declare the entire balance due and owing. Cancellation of your credit card account will not affect
your obligation to pay any and all amounts due.
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Your Billing Rights: Keep This Document For Future Use
This notice tells you about your rights and our responsibilities under the Fair Credit Billing Act.
What To Do If You Find A Mistake On Your Statement
If you think there is an error on your statement, write to us at:
Golden 1 Credit Union
Attention: Card Operations
P.O. Box 15966
Sacramento, CA 95852-0966
In your letter, give us the following information:
Account information: Your name and account number.
Dollar amount: The dollar amount of the suspected error.
Description of problem: If you think there is an error on your bill, describe what you believe is wrong
and why you believe it is a mistake.
You must contact us:
Within 60 days after the error appeared on your statement.
At least 3 business days before an automated payment is scheduled, if you want to stop payment on
the amount you think is wrong.
You must notify us of any potential errors in writing. You may call us, but if you do we are not required to
investigate any potential errors and you may have to pay the amount in question.
What Will Happen After We Receive Your Letter
When we receive your letter, we must do two things:
1. Within 30 days of receiving your letter, we must tell you that we received your letter. We will also tell
you if we have already corrected the error.
2. Within 90 days of receiving your letter, we must either correct the error or explain to you why we
believe the bill is correct.
While we investigate whether or not there has been an error:
We cannot try to collect the amount in question, or report you as delinquent on that amount.
The charge in question may remain on your statement, and we may continue to charge you interest on
that amount.
While you do not have to pay the amount in question, you are responsible for the remainder of your
balance.
We can apply any unpaid amount against your credit limit.
After we finish our investigation, one of two things will happen:
If we made a mistake: You will not have to pay the amount in question or any interest or other fees
related to that amount.
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If we do not believe there was a mistake: You will have to pay the amount in question, along with
applicable interest and fees. We will send you a statement of the amount you owe and the date
payment is due. We may then report you as delinquent if you do not pay the amount we think you
owe.
If you receive our explanation but still believe your bill is wrong, you must write to us within 10 days telling us
that you still refuse to pay. If you do so, we cannot report you as delinquent without also reporting that you are
questioning your bill. We must tell you the name of anyone to whom we reported you as delinquent, and we must
let those organizations know when the matter has been settled between us.
If we do not follow all of the rules above, you do not have to pay the first $50 of the amount you question even if
your bill is correct.
Your Rights If You Are Dissatisfied With Your Credit Card Purchases
If you are dissatisfied with the goods or services that you have purchased with your credit card, and you have
tried in good faith to correct the problem with the merchant, you may have the right not to pay the remaining
amount due on the purchase.
To use this right, all of the following must be true:
1. The purchase must have been made in your home state or within 100 miles of your current mailing
address, and the purchase price must have been more than $50. (Note: Neither of these are
necessary if your purchase was based on an advertisement we mailed to you, or if we own the
company that sold you the goods or services).
2. You must have used your credit card for the purchase. Purchases made with cash advances from an
ATM or with a check that accesses your credit card account do not qualify.
3. You must not yet have fully paid for the purchase.
If all of the criteria above are met and you are still dissatisfied with the purchase, contact us in writing at:
Golden 1 Credit Union
Attention: Card Operations
P.O. Box 15966
Sacramento, CA 95852-0966
While we investigate, the same rules apply to the disputed amount as discussed above. After we finish our
investigation, we will tell you our decision. At that point, if we think you owe an amount and you do not pay, we
may report you as delinquent.
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