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Start earning rewards today!

With AmeriREWARDS, you can earn so much more when you swipe. From groceries to utility bills, your everyday purchases will really pay off! You’ll be able to use those points toward some pretty great rewards, including merchandise, gift cards, travel, Pay with Points, cash back, and more.

  • NEW! AmeriCONNECT Rewards Checking Account
    Earn 1 point for every $5 spent on your AmeriCONNECT Visa Debit Card. 1
  • AmeriCONNECT Visa Signature Rewards Credit Card
    Earn 1.5 points for every $1 spent, with 2x points on groceries and gas purchases.
  • AmeriCONNECT Visa Rewards Credit Card
    Earn 1 point for every $1 spent.
  • AmeriCONNECT Visa Business Rewards Credit Card
    Earn 1 point for every $1 spent.

Already enrolled with one of the above? Login to Online + Mobile Banking and select ‘AmeriREWARDS‘ now to get started, or click the button below to see what the AmeriREWARDS program has to offer!

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Back to School Shopping That’s Actually Rewarding

It’s easy to earn points for the things you’re already buying for back to school, and it’s even easier to redeem your points how you want to with real-time rewards! Learn more below!

Easy Ways to Redeem Your Rewards

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Pay with Points

Use your rewards card wherever you shop for everyday purchases! You’ll get a notification by phone/email after the transaction giving you the option to use your points to pay for your recent purchases.

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Checkout with Points

Shop at participating merchants and use your rewards card at checkout. If you have enough points and your transaction qualifies, select ‘Yes’ when the screen prompts you to redeem your offer.

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Get Cash Back

Prefer cold hard cash? We’ll credit your savings account, checking account, or provide you with a statement credit within 3-to-7 business days.

Redemption Categories

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Gas

Use your rewards card at participating gas stations when fueling up and you can redeem your points for a discount at the pump.

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Cash Back

Your everyday purchases have never been more rewarding! AmeriREWARDS will earn you points toward cash back each time you use AmeriCONNECT Rewards Credit Cards.

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eGift Cards

Treat yourself to a day of shopping followed by a night on the town. Enjoy a variety of gift card reward options from all your favorite retailers including Starbucks®, Macy’s®, Amazon® and much more.

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Checkout with Points

Use your rewards card at participating merchants for a discount toward your qualifying purchase at checkout.

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Pay with Points

Pay with the points you’ve already earned! Purchase, get notified, and redeem through a 1-click redemption. A statement credit will then be applied back to your card.a

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Travel

Browse top travel destinations, access exclusive deals and redeem points for airline tickets, hotel accommodations, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, and destination activities and excursions all in one place.

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Point Gifting

Give to someone you know! You can gift your points to another AmeriCONNECT Rewards cardholder.*

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Merchandise

With our extensive merchandise selection, you’ll be sure to find the reward item you’ve been saving for! Browse merchandise from top brands including Apple®, Sony®, KitchenAid® and much more.

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Charitable Donation

Pay it forward with your points! You can donate the points you’ve earned to a charitable donation and do your part to give back.**

MORE CHOICES. FEWER WORRIES.

No matter which AmeriCONNECT Visa® Credit Card you choose, our secure chip technology, near real-time purchase alerts and zero liability from fraud give you peace of mind.

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**For a complete list of available charities, visit charitygiftcertificates.org.

Rewards are earned on signature‑based debit transactions only. PIN‑based debit transactions, ATM and ACH transactions are not eligible for rewards. Transaction processing method is determined by the merchant; we are not responsible if a transaction is processed as PIN‑based debit, even if a PIN is not entered.

Terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Please view the Terms and Conditions for complete details.