Aerie Credit Card

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Basic Information

Program ID: american-eagle-outfitters-visa-credit-card

Issuer: BreadFinance

Card Type: Credit

Network: Visa

Card Tier: Standard

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/10/2026 10:32

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 11:11

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $0.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $0.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 2,999.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates

Purchase APR Range: 2,999.00% - 2,999.00%

Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%

Intro APR Duration: 0 months

Balance Transfer APR: 2,999.00%

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 0 months

Cash Advance APR: 2,999.00%

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus Amount: $0.00

Spending Requirement: $1.00

Time Period: 0 days

Bonus Timing: The welcome offer is 20% off your first purchase, applied instantly at checkout when you open and use your AEO & Aerie Real Rewards Credit Card.

Rewards Program

Reward Type: Points

Base Reward Rate: 1.00%

Bonus Reward Rate: 2.00%

Bonus Categories: 2x American Eagle & Aerie purchases

Point Value Estimate: 0.0100 cents/point

Expiration Policy: Points expire 12 months after earning if not redeemed. Issued rewards also have an expiration date.

Transfer Partners: None

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
Travel Benefits
Premium Benefits
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 670 - 850

Approval Odds Category: Good

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: Varies (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax)

Issuer Rules

Rules: Eligibility requirements for the American Eagle Outfitters Visa Credit Card in 2026 include being 18 years or older, a U.S. resident with a valid Social Security Number or ITIN. Approval is subject to creditworthiness, including credit history and income, as assessed by BreadFinance. Bonus rules typically involve an initial discount (e.g., 15-20% off) on the first purchase made with the card. Ongoing rewards are earned as points per dollar spent at American Eagle and Aerie, and a lower rate on all other Visa purchases, which convert into rewards certificates. Application rules follow a standard credit application process, with BreadFinance (formerly Comenity) generally considering applicants with fair to excellent credit.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 5

Minimum Spend Interval: N/A for traditional spend bonus; initial offers typically apply to first purchase.

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (though less common for store cards), excessive returns or suspected fraudulent activity, repeatedly missing or making late payments, high cumulative credit limit across multiple BreadFinance/Comenity cards without corresponding income/spending, sudden drastic changes in spending patterns, and extended periods of account inactivity followed by large transactions.

International Friendly

User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.2 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Excellent rewards and discounts for frequent Aerie and American Eagle shoppers, exclusive member perks and early access to sales, easy to earn and redeem points within the brands.

Top Negative Feedback:
High Annual Percentage Rate (APR), limited value for spending outside of Aerie/American Eagle stores, customer service can be inconsistent, rewards may have expiration dates.

Approval Experience Score: 70.0 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Old Navy Visa Credit Card
  • Target RedCard
  • Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card

Card Value Score: 65.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $250.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 3 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 36 months

Store vs Co-brand: 30% General / 70% Store

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Medium

Predicted Approval Probability: 75.0%

Terms Version Control

Version ID: v1.0