A Guide to Opening Your First Credit Card
As a young adult you might be wondering how to apply for and get a credit card.
Please login to Online Banking to apply. If you do not have Online Banking, please click here to apply.
Listerhill Credit Union is a nonprofit financial cooperative improving lives in our community.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, or Tennessee, you are eligible to become a member. Depending on your individual eligibility, we may require membership into an approved association at no cost to you.
You can also qualify for membership by being a family member of a current or potential Listerhill member.
With only $5, you can join Listerhill today and start taking advantage of a lifetime membership.
All branches will be self-service only Tuesday, November 11th, for Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, November 12th. Smart ATMs and Online and Mobile Banking will remain available.
Report a lost or stolen Listerhill debit card or credit card by calling 1-888-918-7819. Or, if your debit card or credit card is loaded in the Listerhill Cards App, please tap on the card and choose the Lost or Stolen option.
To ensure that your debit or credit card will not be flagged while traveling, call 256-383-9204 or 1-800-239-6033 and let one of our contact center representatives know where you will be traveling to and how long your trip will be.
To make a payment from a different financial institution, you can log into Online Banking, use our credit card mobile app, or call the Contact Center to make a payment for a credit card bill or loan.
The easiest way to redeem your Cash Back Rewards is to log into Listerhill’s Online Banking and click the “Get Info” link to the right of your credit card information. This will take you to our credit card servicing site within the same window.
Our Signature Rewards cash back credit card gives you a flat rate of 2% back on all of your purchases. It acts as a rebate that you can redeem for cash as a statement credit or direct deposit in your account.
Please call us at 800-239-6033 to speak with one of our representatives.
Not only do we offer competitive rates with no annual fee, but we also provide several tools to help you get the most benefits from your Listerhill credit card. Click here to see a full list.
(Need to review the card agreement? Click here to review our Consumer Credit Card Agreement and Disclosure.)
You can choose to apply your Cash Rewards as a statement credit or have the balance deposited into your Listerhill Share Savings Account. You may do so whenever you have a Cash Rewards balance (minimum of $5) in your CURewards account.
If you are already signed up for Online Banking but have not added your credit card, log in to your account and click the Services & Settings link (gear symbol) at the top right of the page. Then, under Online Accounts, click Add Account, fill in your card number, add a nickname, and then select Credit Card under Account Type. Then hit Add Account(s).
It should take no longer than one (1) business day for your new card to appear in Online Banking.
(Don't have Online Banking? Go here to sign up.)
Once your card appears in Online Banking in the All Accounts / Money I Owe section, click on the account and then click Get Info from the menu. This will take you to the Account Home for your credit card. Here, you can sign up for eStatements, make a payment on your credit card, or view your transactions. To set transaction alerts, enable travel notifications, or report a lost or stolen card, please use our new cards app. Please go here for more information.
From Account Home, click the Rewards link on the right to review your Cash Rewards info. Then click on the cashbackmall link to go directly to the site where you can choose how you wish to redeem your Cash Rewards (deposit to your Listerhill account or apply to your statement).
To get answers to your questions about the app, you can give one of our customer service representatives a call at 800-239-6033
First, you want to download the app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Then you can register your card from your phone. You will need to create a user ID and password and answer security questions.
When you provide information during registration, we verify your identity to validate your account. We only store your security question, security answer, user ID, and password in our system.
Our app supports all of the major US wireless phone carriers, including Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
We do not charge a fee to use the app, though keep in mind that you might be responsible for charges associated with your phone data usage.
Once your card is entered into the app, you can tap on the card image to view transactions.
No, but you can view pending or posted transactions on your debit card through the app. You can find your checking account balance through Online Banking or through the Listerhill app.
Swipe left to enter a new card once you have entered your first card.
Tap on the top right of the card image (Card Settings). There, you can set a card nickname, make the card your default card, or choose to remove the card.
Cashbackmall will be available for redemption on 9/1/22 for cards converting to cash back rewards from merchandise points.
Cash Back Rewards are available for Signature Rewards and Keystone Signature credit cards. These cards require a limit of $5,000 or greater.
Cash Back Rewards are calculated at 2% on purchases. Cash Advances and Balance Transfers do not earn Cash Back Rewards.
Cash Back Rewards are not transferrable. Cash Back Rewards may be redeemed and transferred between accounts through Online Banking as rules apply.
Credit card companies can offer cash back because merchants that accept payments via credit card have to pay a percentage of the transaction fee to the credit card company. In this case, the credit card company can decide to share the merchant fee with you in the form of a cash back offer.
Our Signature Rewards and Keystone Signature cash back credit cards gives you a flat rate of 2% cash back on all of your purchases. It acts as a rebate that you can redeem for cash as a statement credit or direct deposit in your account.
If you can find one that also offers a low-interest rate, it’s worth getting a Visa cash back credit card. When you use a cash rewards credit card, you get rewarded for making everyday purchases. As long as you practice good spending habits, you’ll enjoy the benefits.
You can begin redeeming your Cash Rewards as soon as you have a balance over $5 available in your Rewards account! You have the option to apply the balance as a statement credit or have the amount deposited into your Listerhill Share Savings Account.
The credit limit on your Listerhill business credit card will be dictated by numerous factors, including your current debt-to-income ratio. Although there is no single answer to this question, it is worth noting that small business owners in 2016 had a median total credit limit of $56,100 across all of their credit cards. If you are concerned about the credit limit you are granted, our account representatives are here to provide you with assistance.
Your credit limit may also be affected by your personal credit score. If your FICO score is below a certain threshold, you could find yourself with a lower credit limit than you would like. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to improve your FICO rating, ultimately increasing your credit limit over time.
Generally, business owners’ personal credit scores are not affected by business credit card applications. Talk to your Listerhill Credit Union representative if you have any questions regarding your personal credit score and how it could be impacted.
It is important to note that if your Listerhill business credit card activity does appear on your personal credit report, there will be no differentiation between the two. In other words, business expenditures will be treated the same as personal purchases by the credit bureaus. Thus, it is crucially important to keep your new business Visa in good standing.
We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to applying for a business credit card. At Listerhill Credit Union, we take pride in providing our clients with more benefits than they can count! First and foremost, you will have access to the best customer service in the industry. You are more than a number to us and we will always be here to provide you with the assistance you need.
We also provide our clients with peace of mind if their Visa cards become lost or stolen. Whether you drop your card while running errands locally or it gets stolen on an overseas business trip, our team is here to make sure you are taken care of.
Finally, the advantages of the Listerhill Business Visa itself are worth the application. Our rates and fees will always remain competitive, so you can trust you’re never paying too much for your business expenses. You will also earn 2% cash back every time you use your card.
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Listerhill has consistently been rated in the top tier for overall satisfaction by our members. While we hope you find the information you need online, we'd be happy to talk with you about questions you may have. Call us at (256) 383-9204 or 1-800-239-6033 for friendly, local assistance. Or even stop by one of our branches for personal service.
Yes, you need to be a Listerhill member to apply for loans. To qualify for membership with Listerhill, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Your credit history is extremely important to lenders when deciding whether to offer you a loan, because it provides an indication of how likely you are to pay back what you owe. This helps lenders determine how much of a risk you are. Typically, the better your credit history, the less risky you appear to lenders, and the better (lower) the interest rate you are likely to be offered.
Lenders do, however, look at other factors such as income, job stability, and existing debts. Credit unions like Listerhill are also known for taking a more holistic look at their members’ finances when deciding whether to approve a loan, rather than relying solely on the numbers.
A down payment of up to 20% is considered good by many lenders. This gives you a significant stake in the property that you are borrowing money to buy. Lenders see a substantial down payment as a good indicator that you will continue to make payments because you risk losing your own money if you do not. Typically, you’ll get a lower mortgage interest rate the more money you are able to put down, although lenders do look at other factors as well.
Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio compares your monthly debt payments relative to your gross monthly income. Mortgage lenders use it to evaluate how well you manage debt and whether you can afford a new loan. A lower DTI generally makes it easier to qualify for mortgages and other loans. For conventional home loans, many lenders look for a DTI below 43%.
Assuming you borrowed $300,000 on a fixed 25 year mortgage loan at a current average annual percentage rate (APR), you could expect to pay about $2,120 per month (not including taxes and insurance premiums). This does not include any down payment you might make on the total purchase price of the house.