What credit score is needed for the PenFed Platinum Rewards card?

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@WalletHub 02/04/20 This answer was first published on 09/29/16 and it was last updated on 02/04/20.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You need excellent credit (i.e. a score of at least 750) to get the PenFed Platinum Rewards card.

Please note that variables such as employment status and ability to pay will also be considered.

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@shipo 04/19/21 This answer was first published on 04/19/21. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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It seems PenFed may be relaxing their credit score requirements, my FICO 8 Bank scores range from the low 660s to the low 700s and I got approved 54 weeks after a Chapter 13 discharge.

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