Credit Cards

Who says you have to give up personal service to get good rates on a credit card? Now you can get the card that's just right for you--right from us. That means you can enjoy very competitive rates first class service.

Plus, every Avidia credit card is part of Avidia Rewards, one of the most attractive and flexible rewards programs available. With Avidia Rewards, you earn rewards points for every dollar you charge to your card. You can redeem these points for an amazing selection of travel, merchandise and gifts. Avidia Rewards enables you to buy electronics, home furnishings, clothing, gift cards, and pay for travel on any airline. Avidia Rewards is perhaps the most versatile rewards program you'll find anywhere. For complete information about the Avidia Rewards, click here.

You can also manage your Avidia credit card right online. You'll have full access to your Avidia credit card information, which means you can check balances, account activity, available credit and make payment--all with the click of a mouse. You make payments by transfering funds from any of your Avidia deposit accounts into your credit card account, so you don't even need our Bill Express online bill payment option to do it. Best of all, payments are immediate, so it is easier to avoid late payment fees. So now you have yet another great reason to sign up for Avidia Internet Banking. It's free and easy, so sign up today! Whether you choose our Classic, Gold or Platinum card, you'll be getting great terms, great service and one of the best rewards programs available today.

To Apply For A Credit Card: You can apply for an Avidia Visa at any of our offices.

You can also apply by mail by clicking here to download an application form. Please send the completed form to: Avidia Bank, Retail Banking Center, 42 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749. Be sure to include a copy of your latest paycheck stub with your application. (This form requires that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download free by clicking here.

APR
ANNUAL FEE
GRACE PERIOD

Visa Platinum
3.9% for the first 6 months
then Prime +5.9%*
None
25 days

Visa Gold
Prime + 6.9%*
None
25 days

Visa Classic
17.9% fixed
$25
25 days

Details of offer and account information

Annual Fee

Visa Classic $25.00

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases

Visa Platinum: 3.9% Fixed for 6 months, after that 9.15%

Visa Gold: 10.15%

Visa Classic: 17.9% Fixed

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for cash advances and balance transfers

Visa Platinum: 3.9%, Fixed for 6 months, after that 9.15%.

Visa Gold: 10.15%

Visa Classic: 17.9% Fixed

Variable rate information

The APR may vary.

Visa Platinum: rate is determined by adding 5.9% to the *Prime Rate

Visa Gold: rate is determined by adding 6.9% to the *Prime Rate

Grace Period for repayment of balance for purchases

You have 25 days to repay your balance for purchases before a finance charge on purchases will be imposed.

Minimum finance charge

Visa Platinum - $.50

Method of computing the balance for purchases

Average Daily Balance (including new transactions).

Transaction fees for cash advances and fees for paying late or exceeding the credit limit

Fees for Cash Advances: Visa Classic - 2.0%, $2.00 MIN, $10.00 MAX

Visa Gold - 2.0%, $2.00 MIN, $10.00 MAX

Visa Platinum - 3.0%, $5.00 MIN, No MAX

Over-the-credit-limit fee: A fixed fee of $15.00

Late-payment fee: A fee of $10.00 or 10% of the outstanding balance, whichever is lesser, will be charged to any late payments.

Balance Transfer Fees

None

For complete Terms and Conditions, click here.

*Printed December 16, 2008. The above information was accurate as of that date and is subject to change. Customers can call 800-508-2265 to determine if any information has been changed since December 16, 2008.

The current Prime Rate is 3.25%. The Prime Rate used to determine your APR is the rate published in the "Money Rates" section of the Wall Street Journal on the first day of each month and will take effect on the first day of the following month.