Credit Cards · Alaska
8 credit unions in Alaska report credit card APRs to the NCUA. Rates range from 8.95% to 13.19%.
Updated Q1 2026 · NCUA Call Report data
8
CUs Reporting Rates
8.95%
Lowest Card APR
10.88%
State Average APR
6
Cities Covered
8 credit unions with reported rates, sorted by APR
| # | Credit Union | Card APR | Personal Loan APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CREDIT UNION 1 Anchorage | 8.95% | 16.99% |
| 2 | TRUE NORTH Juneau | 9.37% | 11.24% |
| 3 | MAC Fairbanks | 9.90% | 12.99% |
| 4 | TONGASS Ketchikan | 9.95% | 11.50% |
| 5 | NORTHERN SKIES ANCHORAGE | 11.42% | 12.66% |
| 6 | MATANUSKA VALLEY Palmer | 11.76% | 12.75% |
| 7 | GLOBAL Anchorage | 12.50% | 13.50% |
| 8 | SPIRIT OF ALASKA Fairbanks | 13.19% | 13.93% |
Credit unions are member-owned nonprofits. Instead of returning profits to shareholders, they pass savings back to members in the form of lower loan rates — including credit cards. The average credit union card APR is typically 4–6 percentage points lower than bank cards.
You must be a member first. Most community credit unions in Alaska accept anyone who lives, works, or worships in their service area. Once you join (often with just a $5 savings deposit), you can apply for any product they offer.
These rates come from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings — the quarterly financial data all federally insured credit unions must submit to their regulator. They reflect each credit union's reported weighted-average card APR. Your actual rate will depend on your credit score and the specific card product offered.
Many do — cash back, points, or miles — but the focus is on low rates rather than maximum rewards programs. If you carry a balance, the lower APR will save you far more than rewards points. If you pay in full monthly, compare rewards programs alongside the APR.
On a $3,000 balance, a 10% APR vs. 20% APR saves $300/year in interest. No rewards program comes close to that. Credit union cards are the right call if you ever carry a balance.
Many credit unions in Alaska offer balance transfer options to move high-rate bank card debt onto a lower-APR credit union card. Ask about transfer fees and promotional rates when you apply.
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