Community Rewards Program

When we work together, we have the power to create positive change in our communities across New Mexico. That’s the philosophy behind our Community Rewards program, available with all Nusenda Credit Union personal checking accounts.

In addition to helping you reach your financial goals, we’re committed to supporting the community initiatives that you care about. With every signature-based transaction that you make with your Visa^® Debit Card, you earn cash back and we contribute a cash reward to the community and category of your choice.*

There’s no limit to the rewards you can earn during the year-long program period. Then, based off your designation, we’ll direct your contribution toward your selected focus area – Education, Healthcare, the Arts, Wildlife & Environment, and Community Services and Support – in the community of your choice.

Why Choose “Signature”?

There are several excellent reasons to sign for purchases with your Visa debit card:

• You benefit financially from the Community Rewards program, and the community of your choice benefits from matching financial support from your credit union.
  
• Your purchase will be identified in detail, on your statement and online, by the name of the merchant, the city and state on your transaction records.
• You will be protected by Visa's Zero Liability Policy.
  

Using “Signature” to Pay

Each time you pay for a purchase, select the “signature” option. The signature option on point-of-sale machines will differ based on the merchant. Some will offer a “credit” button and on others you must select the green “enter”, yellow “return”, or red “cancel” button to sign for your purchase. The simplest way to find out if you are selecting the credit “signature” option is to ask the merchant how to sign for your transaction.

Card technology has changed, but Community Rewards haven’t. You can still choose whether you want to use the “credit” or “debit” function on your new Visa debit chip card. Just remember that you must select the “credit”, or signature option, when you insert your card into the chip enabled point-of-sale machine. Learn more about your Visa chip card here. 

If you prefer to use your digital wallet to pay, you can still earn Community Rewards. Simply choose the "signature" option when making your purchase using Apple Pay, Android Pay, or Samsung Pay. 

And remember, to earn Community Rewards, you need 10 or more signature-based purchases in a month.

Non-profits: Apply to Become a Beneficiary

Do you work for or know of an organization that would like to become a beneficiary of our Community Rewards program? To be considered, your organization must provide services in one of the five focus areas mentioned above, in one of the following areas:

To find out if your organization qualifies for sponsorship, visit the Nusenda Foundation website for full details and instructions.

Enroll in Community Rewards

Enroll by filling in the information below:

Community Impact Stories

Community Rewards - Impacting Communities!

When we work together, we have the power to create positive change in our communities across New Mexico. We asked a few recipients to share their stories on how Nusenda Credit Union's Community Rewards are helping them make an impact in their community.

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

Because of a generous donation from Nusenda, we introduced a Call Center Training program.

– Steve Wachter, Service Director

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

With the support of Nusenda, we offer training to help youth become more marketable in the workplace and more prepared out in the field.

- Matthew Foster, Development Director

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

WESST

Nusenda’s Community Rewards Program has really helped to support WESST's programs for entrepreneurs.

- Agnes Noonan, President of WESST

WESST from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series

Every time we do something with Nusenda in the community, we know it's going to be expanding horizons.

-Ronna Kalish, Director

New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico

The funding we receive supports our Ronald McDonald Family Room inside the hospital.

-Kristin Rortvedt, Executive Director

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Taos Center for the Arts

Nusenda has really helped us with the Missoula Children’s Theater program.

-Deborah McLean, Executive Director

Taos Center for the Arts from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Institute of American Indian Arts - IAIA

Nusenda supports our students' ability to go back to their home communities and present something that they've learned while a student at IAIA. 

-Eileen Berry, Advancement Officer

Institute of American Indian Arts from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Keshet Center for the Arts

Nusenda has supported our community dance education program, and our M3 (Movement + Mentorship = Metamorphosis) program. 

-Adrian Moore Trask, Director of Business Advancement

Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.

Communities in Schools of New Mexico

Our partnership with Nusenda Credit Union really reflects the belief in the power of community.

-Julia Bergen, Executive Director

Communities in Schools New Mexico from Nusenda Credit Union on Vimeo.