Summit Credit Union

Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks

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Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks3%
Travel at 3%No annual feeNo foreign transaction fee
Top 98% for Travel
Highest earn rate in Travel at 3% effective value

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks from Summit Credit Union earns up to 3% effective value on travel in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.

Top category
Travel
Effective value
3%
Annual fee
$0
Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks card art

Best for travel-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in travel and can earn 3% back.

Madeen analysis

What does the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks earn in each category?

Travel is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That travel rate ranks higher than about 98% of the 2,849 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight flights at 3x among the.

Travel is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That travel rate ranks higher than about 98% of the 2,849 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
2% back 2%
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1.5% back 1.5%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
1.5% back 1.5%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
3% back 3% Top category
Other
General everyday spend
1.5% back 1.5%

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.

Reward rules

What are the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks reward caps and conditions?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks 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% cash back on airlines
  • 2% cash back on dining
  • 2% cash back on hotels
Madeen take

Who should get the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks fits spenders who put meaningful volume in travel and can earn 3% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in travel and can earn 3% back.

Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks fits spenders who put meaningful volume in travel and can earn 3% back. Madeen ranks its travel effective rate higher than about 98% 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 travel and can earn 3% back.

Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.

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

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is travel at about 3% effective (3% back).
  • That travel rate ranks higher than about 98% of cards we track in the category.
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
  • No foreign transaction fee listed.

Cons

  • Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
Fees

Does the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks have an annual fee?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
None
Benefits

What benefits come with the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks includes Booking.com, Dovly Uplift™, Identity Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

Madeen estimated annual value~$1,535
5 of 8 benefits valued
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    $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 Traditional
    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 Traditional
    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 Services

    $150/yr

    Complimentary Visa Signature Concierge services that let you call a concierge to book your travel, find your tickets or line up dinner reservations.

    How we value this

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

  • OpenTable

    $120/yr

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

    Visa Traditional
    How we value this

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

  • Identity Protection

    $25/yr

    NortonLifeLock’s ID Navigator at no cost, so you’re informed of threats to your identity (plus enjoy special discounts on other NortonLifeLock products)

    How we value this

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

  • TSA Credit

    Speed through security checks with TSA PreCheck and global entry credits

    How we value this

    No verifiable annual monetary value for "TSA Credit" at shared title level.

  • Booking.com

    Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.

    Visa Traditional
    How we value this

    No verifiable annual monetary value for "Booking.com" at shared title level.

  • Dovly Uplift™

    Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.

    Visa Traditional
    How we value this

    No verifiable annual monetary value for "Dovly Uplift™" at shared title level.

Common questions about the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks

Where do cardholders spend most with the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on flights (3x), coffee (2x), fast food (2x) for the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks. 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 Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks have an annual fee?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks 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 Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

Travel is the strongest Madeen category for the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks 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 Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks charge foreign transaction fees?

The Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.

What credit score do you need for the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

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

How do you redeem rewards on the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks?

Rewards on the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks 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.

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How does the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks compare to similar cards?

Compare the Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks against Summit Credit Union Summit Global Good Card (2% on Dining, $0 fee); Summit Credit Union Summit Student Rewards (2% on Dining, $0 fee); Summit Credit Union Visa Platinum Rewards (1% 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
Summit Credit Union Ultimate CashPerks
This card
Travel3%$0
Dining2%$0
Dining2%$0
Dining1%$0
Dining0%$0
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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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