Credit unions have issued all of the credit cards that bestserve U.S. service members, according to a consumer finance websitethat specializes in helping consumers understand and choose creditcards.

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In anticipation of Veteran's Day Nov. 11, CardHub.com singledout four cards from the $18.5 billion Pentagon Federal Credit Union and two cards from the $62.5billion Navy Federal Credit Union for their attributes for servicemembers.

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CardHubrecognized two of PenFed's cards, the PenFed Platinum Rewards VisaSignature Credit Card and the PenFed Defender American ExpressCredit Card as the best everyday rewards cards. The Visa cardwas selected because of its generous rewards point structure andthe American Express Card because of its 1.5% cash back.

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CardHub recognized PenFed's Premium Travel Rewards AmericanExpress Credit Card as the best travel reward card because of thehigh rewards point bonus granted new accounts and how generously itallows cardholders to accumulate rewards points.

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CardHub singled out PenFed's Defender American Express CreditCard for its low rate structure.

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“In addition to offering great everyday rewards, this PenFedcard also provides low rates to consumers who may need a bit ofextra time to pay off big-ticket purchases,” CardHub wrote,adding: “It offers a 6.99% introductory APR on purchases for thefirst 60 months, a 4.99% introductory APR on balance transfers for12 months, and a 9.99% regular APR. This card does not charge anannual fee or a balance transfer fee.”

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The site praised Navy's Navy Federal Credit Union FlagshipRewards Credit Card as the best rewards card for service memberswho travel frequently.

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“If you travel a lot and spend more than $9,800 per year, thisis definitely a card to consider despite its $49 annual fee. Itoffers 2 points per $1 spent on all purchases, which is theequivalent of 2% cash back when you redeem for travel expenses,”the site wrote.

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It also praised Navy's Navy Federal Credit Union Rewards SecuredCredit Card as the best card for service members seeking to buildor restore their credit history.

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“Though this card requires a somewhat steep $500 minimumdeposit, it does not charge an annual fee and offers one point per$1 spent on all purchases,” CardHub wrote. “Military families whoqualify for Navy Federal Credit Union membership can therefore usethis card to cost-effectively build credit.”

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No bank-issued cards were included in the article.

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