What is a military star?

What is a military star?

The Military Star Card is a private-label line of credit offered by the Exchange Credit Service (ECP) and managed by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

Who can get a military Star card?

The MILITARY STAR card and its benefits are exclusively available to military personnel and their families, DoD Civilians, Purple Heart recipients and Disabled Veterans and Veterans who received an Honorable or general under Honorable conditions discharge have online shopping privileges.

Can I use the military Star card anywhere?

Where can I redeem my MILITARY STAR Rewards Cards? You may redeem your MILITARY STAR rewards card anywhere the Exchange gift card is accepted. This includes exchange facilities, shopmyexchange.com and myNavyExchange.com, exchange mall vendors and more.

What are the benefits of a military Star card?

Rewards Cards Redemptions w/ the Military Star Card

• 0% promotional interest.
• Exclusive savings just for cardholders.
• Shipping: Free standard shipping on shopmyexchange.com and my NavyExchange.com.
• Gas discount: 5 cents per gallon every day.
• Food court discount: 10% daily.

Is the military Star card a federal debt?

Transworld and AAFES claim that it can be offset because since it is AAFES it is considered a federal debt.

What credit score do you need to get a military Star card?

You need a credit score of at least 600 to boost your Military Star Card credit limit.

Can I withdraw money from military Star card?

Benefit: Cash back can be redeemed for statement credit or be paid to you as a check. Drawback: Variable APR for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances (10.15% to 26.15%, based on creditworthiness/credit score).

Do military Star cards expire?

MILITARY STAR rewards cards cannot be credited to an Account, redeemed for cash, applied to a previous purchase or used for purchasing gift cards or e-gift cards. MILITARY STAR rewards cards expire 3 months from the date of the email with the rewards card. Lost or stolen MILITARY STAR rewards cards are not replaceable.

What happens if you don’t pay your military Star card?

If your monthly payment is not made, your account becomes delinquent. Your charge and check privileges and rewards may be suspended. Your unit commander may be notified and the delinquent balance may be involuntary collected.

Can I use military Star card at Walmart?

The current Military Star credit card, which is run solely by AAFES, can be used only at military exchange stores.

Can you buy food with military Star card?

Yes. However, if a customer is using a gold MILITARY STAR card, they could be missing out their rewards.

Can the star card be used at the commissary?

The MILITARY STAR card is accepted at all Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Exchange, Coast Guard Exchange and Defense Commissary Agency stores.

What is the max credit limit for military Star card?

MILITARY STAR Increases Zero-Interest Military Clothing Plan’s Credit Limit to $1,000, Extends Payment Period to 12 Months.

Can I use my military Star card for plane tickets?

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Government Vacation Rewards, a travel benefits program available through the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program, announced that the Military Star® Card will now be accepted when service men and women purchase airline tickets online.

Can I use my military Star card at Firestone?

Can you use the Military STAR card anywhere? No, on-base and online at the Exchange stores only.

How does a military Star card work?

The Military Star card will suspend minimum monthly payments during your deployment, and lower your interest rate to 6%. Interest will continue to accrue during your deployment, so the suspended minimum monthly payments aren’t really a very good idea, but the lower interest rate can help you pay off your balance.

What is the interest rate on the military Star card?

The MILITARY STAR card offers a variable Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Retail Plan Purchases currently at 10.24% and this APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. There is a 0.00% purchase APR for Military Clothing Plan purchases.

How do I cancel my military Star card?

You must contact The Exchange Credit Program call center at 1‑877‑891‑7827 (STAR) to close your account. (Additional telephone numbers).