- Automatic fraud alerts via text message which you can set up within online banking
- Tap & Go TM contactless technology
- Access to Apple Pay™, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay™
- Online access to manage your account
- Benefits from Mastercard ® .
- Free Mastercard ® Identity Protection can keep your identity and your information safe
- Get alerts on suspicious activity
- Monitor cards, insurances, your social security number and more, whatever you choose, all in one place
- Get help resolving any problems
- Signing up is easy to do and free
- Through participating online merchants
- Skip entering your password while still enjoying secure transactions
Why Apply for a Credit Card?
When you open a credit card account, you start to create a credit history that can help you build your credit rating and eventually may help qualify you for loans and other financial opportunities. By paying on your credit card on time each month, you show trustworthiness to potential lenders. Even if you already have a credit history, getting and paying on a new credit card could improve your credit.
Other reasons to consider a credit card include:
- Perks that come with the card, such as buyer protection.
- Reward programs in return for using the card.
- A source of emergency funding to fall back on should you need money quickly.
- Ease of online shopping.
How to Find the Right Credit Card
The right credit card will vary from person to person based on your financial situation and priorities for the short and long term. Whenever you consider a new card, you should look at the annual percentage rate (APR) which measures how much interest you pay on your purchases each month. The lower the APR, the better. Be sure to review disclosures and understand that an APR can adjust to a higher amount. You should also consider annual fees and minimum repayment rates.
Find the right credit card for you.
Rewards Credit Card
- 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months 1
- No balance transfer fee for 3 months from account opening 1
- Earn 1% rewards on your everyday purchases
- Rewards automatically credited to your account quarterly 2
- Credit limits of $1,000 to $25,000
Student Credit Card
- 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months 1
- No balance transfer fee for 3 months from account opening 1
- Earn 1% rewards on your everyday purchases
- Rewards automatically credited to your account quarterly 2
- Credit limits of $300 to $5,000
Secured Credit Card
- Re-build or establish credit with responsible use
- No balance transfer fee for 3 months from account opening 3
- Credit limits of $300 to $5,000 with corresponding security deposit
Manage Your Credit Score 24/7
First Commonwealth Bank online and mobile banking customers can automatically see their credit score within the Dashboard in online and mobile banking. With Credit Score Manager, you can stay on top of your credit with alerts if your score changes, see how your credit score might change with certain actions like getting a loan or opening a new credit card, and more.
Additional Resources
- What you can do when you can't pay your credit card bill
- Will paying off my credit card balance every month improve my credit score?
- Everything you need to know about FICO ® Scores
- View the Mastercard Pricing Guide and Program Disclosures
If you lose your credit card, immediately notify us at 800-711-BANK (2265).
Contact Us Today to Apply for a Credit Card Online
It’s time to take control of your finances. Whether you want a credit card with cashback rewards or a business credit card, you can find the solution you need from First Commonwealth Bank. We make it easy for you to apply for a rewards card or other type of personal credit card online. You can fill out your application today online or schedule an appointment to get started.
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1 A 0.00% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months from Rewards Card or Student Card opening. After the 0.00% APR 6 month introductory period the APR will be a variable rate 17.24% to 20.24% based on creditworthiness. The APR will vary with the market based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus a margin of 8.74% to 11.74%. No balance transfer fee for the first 3 months the account is open. After that a fee of $5 or 3% of the transfer whichever is greater, will be assessed for each completed balance transfer. No annual fee for the Rewards or Student Card.
2 At the end of each billing period, the Reward Bonus is calculated by multiplying the total amount of purchases by 1%. Purchases do not include cash advances, balance transfers, or illegal transactions. Earned rewards will be automatically credited to your account in March, June, September, and December in increments of $50.00 for the Rewards Card and $20.00 for the Student Card. The maximum amount of rewards credited to your account per quarter is $250.00 for the Rewards Card and $240.00 for the Student Card. The maximum amount of rewards earned per calendar year is $1,000.00. Rewards, not credited, will expire 3 years after being earned and will be forfeited if you close your account. Rewards will not be earned if your account is over 60 days past due or you have declared bankruptcy.
3 No balance transfer fee for the first 3 months the account is open. After that a fee of $5 or 3% of the transfer whichever is greater will be assessed for each complete balance transfer. Annual fee of $25 assessed to the Secured Card beginning one year after account opening.
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