Credit Cards ยท New Bedford, Massachusetts

Best Credit Union Credit Card Rates in New Bedford, Massachusetts

2 credit unions in New Bedford report credit card APRs to the NCUA. Rates range from 9.74% to 11.99%.

Updated Q1 2026 ยท NCUA Call Report data

2

CUs Reporting Rates

9.74%

Lowest Card APR

10.87%

City Average APR

Credit Card APRs โ€” New Bedford, Massachusetts

2 credit unions sorted by APR

#Credit UnionCard APRPersonal Loan APR
1NEW BEDFORD

โ˜… 3.0 ยท 58 reviews

9.74%9.00%
2SOUTHCOAST

โ˜… 2.4 ยท 14 reviews

11.99%6.99%
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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford credit unions require just a small savings deposit โ€” often $5 โ€” to open membership before applying for a card.

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