Mountain America Credit Union

Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards

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Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards1%
Dining at 1%No annual fee
Top 2% for Dining
Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards from Mountain America Credit Union earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$0
Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards card art

Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

Madeen analysis

What does the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
1% back 1% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1% back 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
1% back 1%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1% back 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1% back 1%

Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.

Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1% effective (1% back).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.

Cons

  • Charges $1 foreign transaction fees.
Fees

Does the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards have an annual fee?

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $1. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
$1
Benefits

What benefits come with the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards includes Booking.com, Dovly Uplift™, FICO® Score in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$2,814
14 of 16 benefits valued
  • Roadside Dispatch®

    $1,000/yr

    Roadside Dispatch is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program. The program provides you with security and convenience wherever your travels take you.

    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $1000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Roadside Dispatch®

    $1,000/yr

    This is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $1000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Sofar Sounds

    $240/yr

    Enjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "Sofar Sounds" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • Visa Signature Concierge

    $150/yr

    Get assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Premium concierge service — editorial expected value $150/yr (not lounge-access proxy).

  • Global Entry Statement Credit

    $120/yr

    Apply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $120 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • OpenTable

    $120/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "OpenTable" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • Priority Pass airport lounge access

    $99/yr

    Enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Lounge access valued at Priority Pass retail proxy ($99/yr).

  • FICO® Score

    $25/yr

    Free access to your FICO® Score

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®

    $10/yr

    Enjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Stay connected in over 175 countries

    $10/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can now use the GigSky app to access complimentary or discounted global mobile data, in 175+ countries and destinations worldwide as well as on over 200 of the world’s top cruise ships.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Travel and Emergency Assistance Services

    $10/yr

    When you are traveling or working anywhere in the world, your covered Visa card gets you access to a multilingual call center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help get the assistance you need. As a covered cardholder, you, your spouse and dependent children under 22 years of age who are traveling with can call a dedicated toll-free number in the United States, or call collect when traveling abroad.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

  • Universal Destinations & Experiences

    $10/yr

    Get exciting benefits at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort when you pay with your Visa Signature® or Visa Infinite® card.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit.

Common questions about the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards

Does the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards have an annual fee?

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.

What category earns the most with the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.

Does the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?

The Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards charges a foreign transaction fee of $1 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.

What credit score do you need for the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

How do you redeem rewards on the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

Rewards on the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.

How do I maximize rewards on the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards?

To maximize the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout.

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How does the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards compare to similar cards?

Compare the Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards against BYU Alumni Cash Back (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee); Mountain America Credit Union Business Rewards (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee); Mountain America Credit Union Visa Cash Back (1.5% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Mountain America Credit Union Visa Rewards
This card
Dining1%$0
Mountain America Credit Union
Dining1.5%$0
Dining1.5%$0
Dining1.5%$0
Mountain America Credit Union
Dining1%$0
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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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