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SCRA Rates and Limit Increases

Question: 
I have a member who has a credit card with us. He recently notified us that he is now active duty. I know what our responsibility is regarding the interest rate under SCRA because this is a pre-service obligation. He now wants a limit increase of several thousand dollars on his credit card. Must we give him 6% on that portion?
Answer: 

by Dan Persfull:

Not IMO. It is a post active duty debt. The problem would be can your system properly monitor the account and correctly apply the interest rates, including any fees associated with the account.

Answer: 

by Andy Zavoina:

The 6% limit applies to pre-service debt. The existing balance as of the date of coverage (likely the date s/he went on active duty) goes to 6%. Any subsequent charges, whether you increase the credit limit or not, are NOT subject to the 6%. That is post-service debt.

Many years ago our system did not have the capability of handling the balance distinctions and we simply offered 6% on the entire balance. Hopefully the systems have improved by now but you'll be the judge of that.

First published on 11/05/2023

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