BALTIMORE— SECU has partnered with the University of Maryland to begin offering the Terps Card, he official credit card of the Maryland Terrapins.
According to SECU, the Terps Card has exclusive benefits for University of Maryland fans, including discounts on fan gear and gameday purchases, while also functioning as an everyday card “loaded with valuable benefits for the consumer, including points back on daily purchases, plus discounts and rewards at local Maryland businesses like Ledo Pizza, GrillMarx and more.”
‘Next Exciting Venture’
“The Terps Card is the next exciting venture in SECU and the University of Maryland’s partnership, which began in 2022 when the credit union secured a 10-year partnership with the university’s athletics department,” the $5.6-billion SECU said.
The agreement included naming rights to the football stadium, SECU Stadium, as well as a sizeable gift to support financial literacy programs on campus and the construction of the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center, the credit union said.
‘This is the Card for You’
“SECU is thrilled to offer the brand new Terps Card with all of its incredible benefits to our loyal members. Whether you’re a University of Maryland alum, a Terps fan, or you’re someone looking for a credit card with perks for daily purchases, as well as SECU’s dedication to member protection – this is the card for you,” EVP/Chief Revenue Officer Becky Smith said in a statement. “We continuously strive to give our members great benefits while supporting local Maryland businesses, and the Terps Card does just that. It’s a win-win for us to provide rewards that uplift our communities and partners, all while continuing to bring the added value and wellness features our members consistently expect from SECU.”
The Benefits
SECU said some of the benefit features of the card include:
- Earn 3x points on gas, groceries and streaming services
- Earn 2x points on dining and travel
- Earn 1x points on all other purchases
- No annual fee, cash advance fee, or foreign transaction fee on travel
- 0% Introductory APR on purchases for the first 12 months, plus 0% Introductory APR on balance transfers for the first 6 months
- 20% off Terps gifts and gear at the online Terrapin shop
- 10% off in-stadium concessions at SECU Stadium and Xfinity Center during Maryland Athletic Events
- 10% off in-stadium merchandise at SECU Stadium and Xfinity Center during Maryland Athletic Events