SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature®
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The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature® from Safe Credit Union earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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 3% back.
What does the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight coffee at 3x among the.
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 3% back | 3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 3% back | 3% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3% back | 3% |
| 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.
What are the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature reward caps and conditions?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature has 3 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- 3% when you dine at restaurants
- 3% when you buy gas
- 3% when you buy groceries
Who should get the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back.
SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 81% 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 3% back.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
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 3% effective (3% back).
- That dining rate ranks higher than about 81% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $1 foreign transaction fees.
- Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
Does the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature 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
What benefits come with the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature includes Baggage Delay Reimbursement, Booking.com, Cellular Telephone Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Extended Warranty Protection
$10,000/yrprovides You with valuable features that help You manage, use and extend the warranties for eligible items purchased on Your covered Account and/or rewards programs associated with Your covered Account.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption
$10,000/yrbenefits pay up to $2,000 per Insured Person for the non-refundable Common Carrier ticket(s) that You paid for with Your covered Account and/or rewards programs associated with Your covered Account.
Travel Accident Insurance
$3,000/yrPrincipal Sum: $1 million
Roadside Dispatch®
$1,000/yrRoadside Dispatch is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program. The program provides you with security and convenience wherever your travels take you.
Roadside Dispatch®
$1,000/yrThis 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.
Cellular Telephone Protection
$600/yrCell phones have become an everyday necessity for the average person, which means if Your cell phone is damaged or stolen, getting it repaired or replaced is not optional.
Baggage Delay Reimbursement
$300/yrcan provide reimbursement for essential items You may need while on a Covered Trip and at a destination other than Your location of permanent residence. The maximum benefit is one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day up to a maximum of three (3) days or a total of three hundred dollars ($300.00).
Sofar Sounds
$240/yrEnjoy 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 Concierge
$150/yrGet assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.
Global Entry Statement Credit
$120/yrApply 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.
OpenTable
$120/yrEligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
Priority Pass airport lounge access
$99/yrEnjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.
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Common questions about the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature
Where do cardholders spend most with the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on coffee (3x), fast food (3x), groceries (3x) for the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature 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 SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature at about 3% 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 SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature 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 SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature?
Rewards on the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature 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 does the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature compare to similar cards?
Compare the SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature against SAFE Cash Back Visa (3% on Dining, $0 fee); SAFE Cash Back+ Visa Signature (3% on Dining, $0 fee); SAFE Essential Visa (0% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
SAFE Cash Rewards Visa Signature This card | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Safe Credit Union | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Safe Credit Union | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Safe Credit Union | Dining | 0% | $0 |
Safe Credit Union | Dining | 0% | $0 |
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