First National Bank of Omaha Platinum Edition Visa card review

First National Bank of Omaha Platinum Edition Visa card review

Updated: September 10, 2020
Updated: September 10, 2020
Ratings Policy
Balance Transfer Rating:
4 rating
4 rating
4 / 5
Introductory Offer:3.9
Net Value:3.6
Features:3.0
Issuer Customer Experience4.1

In a Nutshell:

With its long 15-month introductory period and low regular APR, this plain vanilla Visa card is a relatively low-risk choice for transferring a balance.

0% Introductory Period
15 billing cycles

Very Good

Transfer Fee
$10 or 3% (whichever is higher)

Excellent

Introductory Purchase APR
0%

Excellent

Regular APR
11.99-19.99%

Excellent

Annual Fee
$0

Excellent

First National Bank of Omaha Customer Service Ratings

  • J.D. Power 2020 customer satisfaction rating: 847 (no issuers in this category ranked higher)
  • 24/7 customer service?: Yes
  • Online chat available?: No
  • Google Play Store mobile app rating: 3.1/5
  • Apple Store mobile app rating: 2.8/5
Excellent

Other Notable Features: Travel accident insurance, purchase protection, Free FICO 8 Bankcard score

Ratings Policy
Low Interest Rating:
2.2 rating
2.2 rating
2.2 / 5
Rates, Fees, Penalties:2.0
Rewards:0.0
Features:3.0
Issuer Customer Experience4.1

In a Nutshell:

The Platinum Edition Visa Card offers a low APR but lacks a 0 percent introductory period for new purchases.

Regular APR
11.99-19.99%

Very Good

Introductory Purchase APR
None

Poor

Introductory Balance Transfer APR
0% for 15 billing cycles

Excellent

Fees

  • No annual fee
  • 3% or $10 balance transfer fee (whichever is higher)
  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • 5% or $10 cash advance fee (whichever is higher)
Very Good

Penalties

  • $37 late payment fee
  • No penalty APR
  • $35 returned payment fee
Average

First National Bank of Omaha Customer Service Ratings

  • J.D. Power 2020 customer satisfaction rating: 847 (no issuers in this category ranked higher)
  • 24/7 customer service?: Yes
  • Online chat available?: No
  • Google Play Store mobile app rating: 3.1/5
  • Apple Store mobile app rating: 2.8/5
Excellent

Other Notable Features: Travel accident insurance, purchase protection, Free FICO 8 Bankcard score

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If you have excellent credit, the First National Bank Platinum Edition Visa card offers you a 10.99 percent interest rate, which is very good compared to the average credit card rate of 14.96 percent. In addition, the card comes with no annual fee, a 0 percent APR on balance transfers for 15 months, a free FICO score and no penalty APR.

Note that the audience for this card is limited. Only cardholders who live in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota or Texas may apply.

Low interest rate

In a world where a double-digit interest rate is the norm rather than the exception, the Platinum Edition Visa Card’s 10.99 percent rate is a welcome deviation from business as usual. There are better low interest rate cards, but in combination with the other features on the card, the rate is a pretty good deal.

Introductory 0 percent APR period is long

You get an introductory 0 percent interest rate for balance transfers for 15 months, which makes it useful for debt consolidation. But be sure to make at least minimum payments by the due date without fail, or you can lose your 0 percent APR in a heartbeat.

No penalty APR

The card offers an average mix of fees and penalties. There is a $37 fee for late payments, which is not small change. On the upside, there’s no penalty APR. Credit cards often increase your APR quite dramatically for even one violation, costing you hundreds of dollars in the long run. With the Platinum Edition Visa Card, your rate will remain low even if you make a mistake.

Free FICO Score

You get free unlimited access to your true FICO credit score so you can stay on top of your credit.

Purchase protection

Items purchased with the Platinum Edition Visa Card are eligible for purchase protection benefits. They will be replaced, repaired or reimbursed if lost or damaged within 90 days of the date of purchase, for up to $1,000 per claim.

Why get the First National Bank of Omaha Platinum Edition Visa card?

  • You routinely carry a balance and could use a 10.99 percent APR credit card with no annual fee.
  • You want to consolidate your debt within a 15-month period.
  • You are not interested in cash back or rewards.

How to use the First National Bank of Omaha Platinum Edition Visa card:

  • If you take advantage of the 0 percent introductory APR, make sure to pay the balance off in full or as much as possible within the first 15 months.
  • Avoid using this card overseas due to the 3 percent foreign transaction fee.

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