Credit Cards ยท Merced, California

Best Credit Union Credit Card Rates in Merced, California

2 credit unions in Merced report credit card APRs to the NCUA. Rates range from 9.99% to 10.75%.

Updated Q1 2026 ยท NCUA Call Report data

2

CUs Reporting Rates

9.99%

Lowest Card APR

10.37%

City Average APR

Credit Card APRs โ€” Merced, California

2 credit unions sorted by APR

#Credit UnionCard APRPersonal Loan APR
1MERCO

โ˜… 3.8 ยท 33 reviews

9.99%10.79%
2MERCED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

โ˜… 3.9 ยท 58 reviews

10.75%12.75%
Rates from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, updated Q1 2026. Actual rate depends on creditworthiness. ~65% of credit unions report credit card rates.

Lower APR Beats Rewards If You Carry a Balance

On a $3,000 balance, a 10% APR vs. 20% APR saves $300/year in interest. A credit union card in Merced could save you significantly more than any rewards program.

Join First, Then Apply

You must be a member to get a credit union credit card. Most Merced credit unions require just a small savings deposit โ€” often $5 โ€” to open membership before applying for a card.

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