Union Plus Credit Card

Attention Union Members! You're eligible for the exclusive Union Plus® Credit Card - the only card endorsed by your union. Join the 3 million members who carry the Union Plus® Credit Card.
No Annual Fee
8.99% Fixed APR on Balance Transfers for the life of the balance
$0 liability on any unauthorized charges
Personal Customer Service - Speak with a representative 24 hours a day
Online Balance Transfer immediately upon approval
Apply now and receive a response within 60 seconds

NO ANNUAL FEE - Some cards give you one year free, then charge $20 or more! Secured Card click here
COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATES - The Union Plus® Credit Card offers competitive interest rates on purchases and Balance Transfers. Please note: if you received an invitation to apply by mail or email, you can find the Terms and Conditions in that invitation.
BALANCE TRANSFERS - Transfer your higher rate balances immediately upon approval.
SKIP PAYMENT PRIVILEGES - You can skip up to two monthly payments each year with no penalty or harm to your credit rating.
STRIKE PAYMENT PROTECTION - When your union is on a union-sanctioned strike or lockout for 30 days or more, you may skip your payment for up to 3 consecutive months. The Union Plus Credit Card is the only credit card that offers you Strike Payment Protection.
LOSS PROTECTION - The Union Plus Credit Card absorbs ALL unauthorized charges.
100% FRAUD PROTECTION - If your Account shows any unusual activity, we'll contact you immediately to protect you against possible fraud.
24-HOUR CUSTOMER CARE - Contact Customer Care online or call a Customer Care Representative, no matter what time of day.
UNION MEMBER ADVOCACY - Created by Union Privilege, this program helps you resolve disputes and handle concerns regarding any of the Union Privilege programs.
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DID YOU KNOW?

	According to an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you can obtain a free credit report on yourself for free one time every year. However, just like with any new law or service, there are people out there looking to take advantage of you. So be aware of what you see when looking for your credit report; not every service claiming to offer you a free credit report is actually offering one. To get your free credit report, you really only need to go to the annual credit report website. If you go to the Federal Trade Commission’s website, you will find all the information you really need to get your free credit report. You only need your name, social security number, date of birth, and address to get the free report. As easy as it is, there are still many companies out there who want to get the business of people like you who are seeking their free credit report. One way these companies take advantage of people is by establishing a web address that is very similar to the legitimate government websites for obtaining a free credit report http://www.drakesdigest.com/category/finance-news. They will harvest your social security number, address, and other personal information under the claim that you will get a free credit report. Remember, you can get one by going through the Federal Trade Commission. Be aware that you should never have to supply a credit card number or telephone number to obtain your free credit report. Your address, name, social security number, and date of birth are all you need. You should never respond to an email to get your free credit report. Remember that that getting the report is a right you have. Some companies, in an effort to get your personal information, will send spam emails advertising access to your free credit report. These companies are usually just Phishing for your personal information. Never respond to emails to get your credit report. Instead, the information is easy to obtain through the proper government channels that are readily available to you. Congress has given you the right to obtain a free credit report on yourself once every year http://www.cfcreditfreereportguide.info. The government has given you access to the free report through the Federal Trade Commission website so that you do not have to worry. You will get emails, see on line advertising, and even get pop up ads that advertise free credit reports. Keep in mind, though, that many of these companies are not interested in getting you your report as much as they are getting a hold of your information. There is no reason to use these companies, legitimate or not, to obtain your free credit report when you can do it through the Federal Trade Commission. Your information is vital to your financial well being and in the wrong hands could do a lot of damage to your credit. In order to avoid these pitfalls, the best thing to do to get your free credit report is to go through the government.

Are you aware of how many ways there are for thieves to take access of your credit card accounts and make unauthorised charges against your account? Simply by rummaging through old receipts that you have thrown out or left somewhere public, or by a shop assistant quickly scribbling down your card details while they are out of your sight, or by an untrustworthy seller who you give your details to on the phone, by mail or on the internet, your private account details can be taken and abused by anyone.

While most of these situations are quite rare, and there are safety measures in place to avoid the abuses they highlight, it is a fact that credit card fraud and identity theft is a growing problem that is costing the financial services industry more and more each year. Therefore it is important to be aware of the potential dangers and be familiar with a few simple steps you can take to reduce the risk that you will become the victim of identity theft.

Take The Right Steps

One of the simplest steps you can take is to sign all your cards on the signature strip on the back as soon as they arrive. You can also consider carrying your cards separately from your wallet and driver’s licence so that if someone were to find them, they wouldn’t necessarily have your identity and address. Keep your pin numbers etc. somewhere safe and never with your cards. If it is possible, the safest thing to do is to memorise and then destroy pin numbers.

If your card is out of sight during a transaction try to see what is going on behind the counter and seek to get it back as soon as possible. While still relatively rare, there is a lot of information on your card, which can be copied and used later on. You should destroy receipts if you do not need them. You should also check carefully all your monthly statements and make sure that all charges were in fact made by you. IF you have any doubts, contact your card issuer immediately to sort it out.

Do’s and Don’ts

Never leave your cards lying around where others can get access to them and don’t lend your card to anyone. Don’t sign blank receipts and never give your account details over the phone, by mail or on the Internet unless you are sure you are dealing with a company that you know and can trust.

If you do suspect fraud, or if you lose your cards, report it immediately to your card issuer. By following these simple steps you should be able to considerably reduce the risks of card fraud being perpetrated against you.