Credit Cards · Des Moines, Iowa

Best Credit Union Credit Card Rates in Des Moines, Iowa

6 credit unions in Des Moines report credit card APRs to the NCUA. Rates range from 8.30% to 10.90%.

Updated Q1 2026 · NCUA Call Report data

6

CUs Reporting Rates

8.30%

Lowest Card APR

9.85%

City Average APR

Credit Card APRs — Des Moines, Iowa

6 credit unions sorted by APR

#Credit UnionCard APRPersonal Loan APR
1AFFINITY

★ 4.8 · 1,669 reviews

8.30%10.72%
2SERVE

★ 4.0 · 31 reviews

8.90%11.19%
3DES MOINES METRO

★ 3.7 · 48 reviews

9.90%11.99%
4CAPITOL VIEW

★ 5.0 · 102 reviews

10.50%9.99%
5PREMIER

★ 4.5 · 131 reviews

10.57%11.59%
6JOURNEY

★ 4.6 · 100 reviews

10.90%12.64%
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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines credit unions require just a small savings deposit — often $5 — to open membership before applying for a card.

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