LONE TREE, Colo. —Canvas Credit Union, the official credit union of Colorado State University (CSU), said it has partnered with the CSU Alumni Association to introduce a new and exclusive rewards credit card called Rams+.
The Rams+ rewards credit card is not only unique for its branded exclusivity but also for the rewards it boasts, according to Canvas.
The card offers a number of reward possibilities, including points on everyday purchases toward cash back or travel, gift cards, donations and more.
Canvas CU said Rams+ cardholders get the following perks:
- Earn three points for every dollar spent on gas and groceries, and one boosted category of their choice. Cardholders can personalize their rewards by picking from one boosted category such as travel, restaurants, furniture, and more.
- Earn three points when card is used at select CSU vendors (that includes sporting event tickets, concessions, bookstore purchases and more) or when donating to CSU Foundation.
- Earn one point for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
- No annual fee, foreign transaction fees, or balance transfer fees.
- Redeem points for cash back, travel, gift cards, merchandise, charity, or gifting to other point-holders.
- Easy to track and redeem points through Canvas’ online banking or mobile app.
Growing Relationships
Canvas said the new card is just the latest related to its growing relationship with the university. In 2018, Canvas secured naming rights to the school’s football stadium, and has also opened a branch in the Lory Student Center. In addition, it offers multiple Canvas surcharge-free ATMs, and regular financial seminars to students, staff, and alumni, and has also created a checking account based on CSU students’ feedback on what they’re looking for with their finances: easier savings.
“From that feedback the Level Up Checking Account was born, which automatically helps Rams save while they spend, rounding every purchase to the nearest dollar and placing the change into a special savings account,” the credit union said.
Canvas has also added Gary Ozzello as its director of University Relations to further enhance the Canvas-CSU partnership.
Through specialized programs that offer lower interest rates exclusively to CSU faculty and staff, Canvas reported it has helped 145 CSU employees refinance their homes and an additional 60 purchase homes.
‘Shoulder to Shoulder’
“We’re proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with CSU,” said Tansley Stearns, chief people & strategy officer at Canvas. “By offering unique perks just for Rams like our new Rams+ card, we are dedicated to helping students, faculty, alumni, and staff afford life. This collaboration has been special since the beginning because we are growing together. Canvas is just getting started supporting and having the back of all CSU Rams in really exciting ways.”