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ESL Credit Card Terms and Conditions

ESL Visa Credit Card and ESL Rewards Visa Signature rates are subject to credit evaluation. ESL will assign a credit limit from $500 to $25,000 for the ESL Visa Credit Card and $5,000 to $25,000 for the ESL Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card.

Interest Rates and Interest Charges
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

0.00% Introductory APR for 12 billing cycles following the account open date.

ESL Visa Credit Card: After that, between 12.50% - 17.99% based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.1

ESL Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card: After that, between 15.50% - 17.99% based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.1

APR for Balance Transfers

0.00% Introductory APR for 12 billing cycles following the account open date.

ESL Visa Credit Card: After that, between 12.50% - 17.99% based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.1

ESL Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card: After that, between 15.50% - 17.99% based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.1

APR for Cash Advances

17.90%

Penalty APR and When it Applies

18.00%

This APR may be applied to your account if:

1. Your minimum monthly payment is not made for two consecutive billing cycles.

How long will the Penalty APR Apply?
If your APRs are increased for the reason above, the Penalty APR will be applied until the billing cycle after your past due status is corrected.

Paying Interest

Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you interest on purchases and balance transfers if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

We will begin charging interest on cash advances on the transaction date.

Minimum Interest Charge

If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $.50.

For Credit Card Tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at http://www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore.

Fees
Annual Fee

None

Transaction Fees
International Service Assessment
1% of transaction amount
Penalty Fees
Late Payment
Up to $25.00
Penalty Fees
Returned Payment
Up to $25.00
Other Fees

None

1: Rates subject to credit evaluation. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is variable and may increase. 0.00% is fixed for 12 billing cycles from account open date. After that, the ESL Visa Credit Card is Prime Rate + 5.00% up to Prime Rate + 14.24%, and the ESL Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card is Prime Rate + 8.00% up to Prime Rate + 14.24% to determine the Purchase and Balance Transfer Rates. Maximum APR is 18.00%. As of [current prime rate date], the Prime Rate was [current prime rate]. Foreign transaction fees may apply.

How we will calculate your balance — We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).” See your account agreement for more details.

Loss of Introductory APR — We may end your Introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if your minimum monthly payment is not made for two consecutive billing cycles.

Billing Rights — Information on your rights to dispute transactions and how to exercise those rights is provided in your account agreement.

ESL membership is required. To see if you are eligible for membership, visit esl.org, any of our convenient branch locations, or call our Contact Center at 585.336.1000 or 800.848.2265.

Applicant(s) must be 18 years of age to apply.

The Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discrimination against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (provided the applicant is able to enter into a binding contract), handicap or familial status; because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that administers compliance with this law concerning this creditor is the National Credit Union Administration, Region I Office, 9 Washington Square, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY, 12205, 518.862.7400.