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DENTAL SCHOOL LOANS

Dental student loans
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Federal graduate loan programs are changing. SoFi is here with
graduate loans to help fund you through dental school
covering DMD and DDS educations.


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Your dental school loan comes with benefits.

Our graduate student loans are designed to give you peace of mind so you can focus on your studies.

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Finish our online application in minutes—and adding a cosigner is just as easy.

Competitive rates.

A lower interest rate could now translate to a smaller debt burden after graduation.

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That means no origination fees, no late fees, and no insufficient funds fees. Period.

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Including exclusive rate discounts1, access to financial planning resources2, and more.


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Rates on graduate school loans for dental students.

Choose from a fixed or variable graduate student loan.

Fixed

3.43% – 15.33% APR*

with all discounts

Variable

4.64% – 16.36% APR*

with all discounts



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SoFi’s dental school graduate loans are tailored to fit your needs.

Get up to 100% of your school-certified costs covered.

Earn a 3.0 GPA or higher and get a cash bonus up to $250.3

SoFi gives you 12 months of a grace period to account for your residency programs.

Repayment options include our newest offering, a 20-year term.



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Our dental student loan application process is fast, simple, and won’t hurt a bit.

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  • Apply online in just minutes.

    Get your rate fast and find out if you’re pre-qualified before you even finish your application. Easily add a cosigner in just a few clicks.

  • Select your rate and repayment option.

    Choose from fixed or variable rates. Then, pick from four repayment options.

  • Sign and accept your loan.

    Upload screenshots of your info, sign your paperwork electronically, and boom—it’s done. We’ll handle it from here.



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Make repayment fit into your life.

Our repayment options allow you to choose what will work with your budget and lifestyle.

Deferred

Start paying principal and interest payments six months after you leave school.

  • No payments while in school
  • Highest overall cost option

Interest only

Pay only interest payments while you’re in school.

  • Moderate payment while in school
  • Reduces overall cost

Partial

Pay a $25 fixed monthly payment while you’re in school.

  • Lowest payment option while in school
  • Reduces some of the overall cost

Immediate

Start paying principal and interest payments right away.

  • Highest payment option while in school
  • Lowest overall cost option


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Dental graduate student loan FAQs


What degree types are eligible for SoFi’s dental school loan?
SoFi is here to help with simple, flexible private student loan options to help pay for your dental education. Eligible degree types include DMD and DDS.


What can I use a SoFi dental school loan for?

SoFi’s dental school loans can be used for up to 100% coverage of school-certified expenses. This includes tuition, fees, technology, housing, and more.



What is a grace period? What is the grace period for SoFi’s dental loan?

SoFi’s dental school loans allow you to defer up to 12 months to account for your residency program. Please keep in mind that interest continues to accrue during this time. SoFi has no penalties for prepayment or beginning full principal and interest payments prior to the end of school or the grace period which may reduce the overall cost of the loan.



What are the borrowing limits for SoFi dental school loans?

SoFi’s dental school loans can be used for up to 100% coverage of school-certified expenses.


Do I need a cosigner to qualify for a SoFi dental school loan?

No, you do not need a cosigner to qualify for a SoFi dental school loan. However, cosigners could help you get a lower rate and/or increase your chances of approval. With SoFi’s online application process, you and your cosigner can see what rates and terms you pre-qualify for before submitting your full loan application—and it won’t impact your credit score.



How do SoFi dental school loans compare to federal Grad PLUS loans?

The Federal Direct Grad PLUS loan program is being eliminated for new borrowers of all types starting July 1, 2026. SoFi’s dental school loans are an option to consider for students who can no longer use Federal Grad PLUS loans.
Key differences between Federal Grad PLUS and SoFi’s dental school loans include: interest rate options, origination fees (which SoFi does not have), term and repayment options. Federal Grad PLUS loans have fixed interest rates for the life of the loan with limited term and repayment options. SoFi’s dental loans offer both fixed and variable rate types to select from, as well as five repayment term options. Additionally, Federal Grad PLUS loans have origination fees.
Federal loans allow you to be eligible for certain types of forgiveness and unique income-based repayment plans. Please carefully consider all of your borrowing options at both a federal and private level.




When do interest and repayment begin on SoFi dental school loans?

This will depend on the loan terms that are selected. If you choose the deferred repayment option, full principal and interest payments can be deferred as long as the student remains enrolled at an eligible school at least half-time. Full principal and interest payments would begin 36 months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment. Borrowers who have selected immediate repayment will begin full principal and interest payments upon full disbursement of the loan. Medical and veterinary school loans are also eligible for a 20-year repayment term.


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Raleigh Housing Market: Trends & Prices

Raleigh Housing Market: Trends & Prices (2025)


Raleigh Housing Market: Trends & Prices (2025)

Raleigh Housing Market Trends & Prices

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    Raleigh Real Estate Market Overview

    By Kenny Zhu

    (Last Updated – 1/2026)

    Raleigh — the City of Oaks — is one to watch on the housing market scene. With its job opportunities and quality of life, people are choosing to move there, driving up housing demand in recent years.

    Raleigh is the second-most populous city in North Carolina — with a population of about 482,295 residents — and also happens to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. In 2024, Raleigh was also named the fifth-most educated city in America, with over half of its residents holding at least a bachelor’s degree.

    Those who call Raleigh a college town are spot-on, as Raleigh is home to at least 10 major colleges, including North Carolina State University. The city is within an hour’s drive of both Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, making it neutral ground for Blue Devils and Tar Heels fans alike.

    Raleigh, though, is known for more than just brains and basketball; it’s also a great place to find smoked “whole hog” barbecue, complete with signature vinegar and pepper-based glaze.

    Home values in the area are up 0.4% over the past year, slower than the national growth rate of 2.6%, according to Zillow. Factors for this include already somewhat high home prices and a more steady supply and demand in the city.

    If you’re thinking of buying property in Raleigh, you’ll want to check out our assessment of the homebuying, demographic, and market trends in the area.


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    $436,250

    Median Sale Price

    $234

    Median Price Per Square Foot

    45 days

    Median Time on Market

    Raleigh Housing Market Forecast

    Prospective homebuyers may not need to be vigilant if they hope to buy a house in 2025, as data from Zillow shows that home prices are likely to only gently uptick in the coming year, if at all.

    Currently, the average home in Raleigh spends around 45 days on the market before it’s snapped up, so homebuyers shopping for a house in the interim may have some breathing room.


    Raleigh Housing market forecast chart

    *Graph taken from Zillow as of 03/2025

    Demographics of the Raleigh Market

    Raleigh households tend to be wealthier and more educated than the United States as a whole. This is possibly due to its proximity to some of the most prestigious educational institutions in the South.

    In fact, UNC, North Carolina State University, Duke University, and their affiliate health systems all rank among the top 10 employers in the greater Raleigh-Wake County metropolitan area.

    As part of the Research Triangle, the city and its surrounding areas have seen major growth in professional services over recent years, including in the tech, healthcare, financial services, education, and government sectors.

    In fact, Raleigh has developed a reputation as a rapidly developing tech hub in the South, ranking 6th among the top cities in the U.S. for tech professionals in 2024.

    Major tech companies like International Business Machines, Red Hat Inc. (a subsidiary of IBM) and Cisco Systems all house major branches in and around Raleigh, and each location employs thousands of Raleigh residents.

    Median Household Income: $82,424

    Median Age: 34.6

    College Educated: 52.9%

    Homeowners: 51.2%

    Married: 42%

    North Raleigh

    Without a doubt, North Raleigh is a popular neighborhood in the city; it encompasses a number of growing residential enclaves, including the quaint Falls River community as well as the posh North Ridge area.

    North Raleigh is an excellent area for any family looking to put down roots. There’s a variety of activities, restaurants, and parks in the area for families to enjoy, including the scenic Shelley Lake Park and the 237-acre Durant Nature Preserve.



    Quick Facts

    Population:

    76,649

    Median Age:

    43.1

    Housing Units:

    34,422

    Bike Score:

    52

    Walk Score:

    28

    Transit Score:

    31

    Median Household Income:

    $80,005

    North Raleigh Housing Market

    The North Raleigh neighborhood is split into several distinct residential enclaves and features homes across a variety of price points, ranging from entry level to high end.

    On a relative basis, home prices in North Raleigh are somewhat more expensive than the city overall, by about 4.3%.


    Median Home Price

    $455,000

    Median Price Per Square Ft.

    $224


    North Hills

    Also known as “Raleigh’s Midtown,” fast-growing North Hills is located north of Raleigh’s downtown and features fine dining, live entertainment, and bustling shopping districts.

    The North Hills area features a large number of luxury apartments for rent. The neighborhood is known to be generally walkable, quiet on residential streets, and close to amenities.

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    Quick Facts

    Population:

    3,479

    Median Age:

    38

    Housing Units:

    1,927

    Bike Score:

    43

    Walk Score:

    30

    Transit Score:

    30

    Median Household Income:

    $86,414

    North Hills Housing Market

    Homes in North Hills typically sit on the high end of the market and many of the properties located within its residential districts fall within the category of upscale or luxury homes.

    North Hill’s growth rate in home prices (31.4% since last year) more than doubles that of the state of Raleigh as a whole (14.5% compared to last year), according to February 2025 data from Redfin.

    While North Hill ranks higher on the list in terms of median listing home prices in the Raleigh real estate market, there are other neighborhoods with homes in the million dollar average range, like Glenwood and Five Points East.


    Median Home Price

    $920,000

    Median Price Per Square Foot

    $345


    Five Points

    Situated right below North Hills, Five Points will take you “inside the beltline,” a saying locals use for neighborhoods within the I-440 loop. A historic neighborhood that was developed in the 1910s to 1920s, Five Points is so called as it includes five smaller neighborhoods: Hayes Barton, Vanguard Park, Bloomsbury, Georgetown, and Roanoke Park.

    Within the Raleigh beltway, the area is known for its tree-lined streets, boutique shops, and even its breweries.



    Quick Facts

    Population:

    8,669

    Median Age:

    42.3

    Housing Units:

    3,508

    Bike Score:

    66

    Walk Score:

    44

    Transit Score:

    39

    Median Household Income:

    $148,413

    Five Points Housing Market

    Homes in the Five Points neighborhood range in price; you’ll find properties from $250,000 to over a million here. A smaller neighborhood, the area features a blend of charming historic properties to some newly constructed homes.

    Five Points shares many characteristics with its North Hills neighbor, including its high growth rate and above-average home prices, which stand at 35.9% and $905,000, respectively, per Redfin data from February 2025.

    Five Points median home prices and growth rate since last year sit well above Raleigh real estate trends overall.


    Median Home Price

    $905,000

    Median Price Per Square Foot

    $410


    Oakwood

    Another historic neighborhood, Oakwood sits right on the edge of downtown Raleigh. With its Victorian-era homes and tree-lined streets, this area has a lot of character and unique architecture. North Carolina’s largest, intact nineteenth-century neighborhood, Historic Oakwood has become a coveted area, and many residents have been there for a long time.

    Similar to North Hills and Five Points, home prices in Five Points are generally on the higher end, at the $1 million median price point for Oakwood, with a high growth rate compared to last year.



    Quick Facts

    Population:

    1,708

    Median Age:

    35

    Housing Units:

    791

    Bike Score:

    84

    Walk Score:

    68

    Transit Score:

    65

    Median Household Income:

    $68,458

    Oakwood Housing Market

    Homes in Oakwood are generally more than double the average when it comes to the real estate market in Raleigh, NC. The area has also seen well above-average growth in home prices in February 2025 compared to last year.

    Home prices in Oakwood are up a drastic 45.1% since last year, relative to the Raleigh housing price growth of 14.5%, per Redfin. However, homes in Oakwood can stay on the market for much longer than last year, at a median of 92 days currently.


    Median Home Price

    $1,000,000

    Median Price Per Square Foot

    $447


    Northwest Raleigh

    Northwest Raleigh is a populous neighborhood in the city that is home to the prestigious Brier Creek Country Club and borders key landmarks like William B. Umstead State Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

    Northwest Raleigh’s prime location also puts it within driving distance of both Downtown Raleigh and North Carolina State University. The area is known for its low crime rates and quality school districts.



    Quick Facts

    Population:

    81,974

    Median Age:

    37.3

    Housing Units:

    28,556

    Bike Score:

    44

    Walk Score:

    76

    Transit Score:

    29

    Median Household Income:

    $78,719

    Northwest Raleigh Housing Market

    Home prices in Northwest Raleigh generally sit above the city average, at about 14% higher. Northwest Raleigh homes are also up about 11.7% in price compared to last year.


    Median Home Price

    $497,000

    Median Price Per Square Foot

    $239



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    December 2025 Market Lookback

    Black Ice in the Data

    If you’ve ever driven in a snowstorm, you know that it’s unnerving. Visibility is poor and the roads are slick, so you go slow and stay extra vigilant. The thing is, the heightened danger doesn’t go away once the weather improves — black ice can make driving deceptively dangerous, maybe even more so than during the storm itself.

    In some ways, there’s a parallel for investors. Even though there’s a calm after the government shutdown storm, there are reasons to tread carefully.

    We’re getting caught up with economic data, the Federal Reserve delivered the interest rate cut markets were looking for last month, and investors are ready to hit the ground running after the usual end-of-year lull in activity. Though some of the data we’ve gotten has looked like an economic all-clear signal, there are reasons to be careful.

    This is most evident in the surprisingly low November inflation reading, which was driven by a big deceleration in housing inflation. Looking under the hood, however, shows us the headline reading was probably a headfake. It gets wonky, but it stems from the fact that Consumer Price Index data wasn’t collected in October, so the government had to carry forward prior data on some items. And because the CPI relies on rent data over a period of six months, inflation readings through April will be skewed lower too. (And for similar reasons, they could be skewed higher for a year after due to base effectsfor the six months after that.).

    Illustration of Base Effects From October CPI Assumptions


     

    The Price of Perfection

    Despite these statistical mirages, it’s important to take stock and acknowledge the sheer magnitude of the run we’ve just witnessed. The S&P 500 has now logged three consecutive years of returns that are nearly two standard deviations above the long-term historical average.


     

    While investors who’ve benefited certainly won’t complain about the gains, the market’s performance can be seen as pulling forward future returns. And with stock valuation multiples pricing in near-perfection, that leaves little buffer for the disappointment that distorted data might eventually reveal. The same goes for the high expectations attached to artificial intelligence.

    History suggests that such extreme deviations rarely sustain themselves without an eventual consolidation phase. This doesn’t necessarily imply a crash. After all, we are in a bull market that has largely been driven by AI and the promises of a future radically different from the one we currently occupy — a future that is, at least for now, unfalsifiable.

    Though the prudent move isn’t to chase a stock market after three years of outlier performance, a return to statistical normalcy might not be in the cards quite yet. Instead, volatility is likely to be the price of admission in 2026, as it’s been the last few years.

    Market Recap

    December 2025 Asset Returns


     

    December 2025 Sector Total Returns


     

    Macro

    •  The Federal Reserve lowered the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50%-3.75%.

    •  The Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections showed the median official expects higher growth, similar unemployment, and lower inflation in 2026, driven in part by higher productivity expectations.

    •  The latest Employment Situation report showed 105k jobs lost in October (driven by government layoffs) and 64k jobs added in November with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, above consensus expectations.

    •  Though November CPI came in well below expectations at 2.7% y/y, a big portion of this downside surprise was driven by unrealistic assumptions regarding missing October data in key areas like shelter.

    •  Oil prices finished the month below $60 a barrel, the fourth such month since early 2021.

    •  Powered by a supply-driven squeeze in silver prices, precious metals rose 7.8% in December.

    •  The U.S. Dollar depreciated 1.1% against a basket of major currencies, the biggest decline since August.

    Equities

    •  The S&P 500 ended the year with a total return of 17.9%, its third straight year of above-average returns and sixth year of at least 17% returns out of the last seven (the first such occurrence since 1955).

    •  Cyclical stocks outperformed defensives by 2.3 percentage points, the most since May.

    •  Value stocks beat growth stocks by only 1.2 percentage points, the narrowest spread between the two since November 2024.

    Fixed Income

    •  Investment Grade and High Yield corporate bond spreads remained well contained, hovering between 76-80 and 264-283 basis points, respectively.

    •  Beginning the month at 4.03%, the yield on a 10-year Treasury rose 14 bps to 4.17%, the first monthly increase since July.

    •  The MOVE Index, a proxy for interest rate volatility, ended the year at 64.0, the lowest since October 2021.

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    Promotion Period: August 5, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. E.T. - March 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. E.T.

    Who is eligible for the Promotion?
    Members who are new to SoFi Checking and Savings AND who have not previously enrolled in SoFi Plus as of 8/5/25 are eligible for this promotion (“Eligible Members”). Members who have previously opened a SoFi Checking and Savings account and/or previously enrolled in SoFi Plus are not eligible. Eligible Members must complete the qualifying activities described below in order to receive the 0.70% APY Boost.

    What qualifying activities do I need to complete to earn the 0.70% APY Boost?
    In order to receive the 0.70% APY Boost, you must complete all qualifying activities described in either Option 1 or Option 2 below.

    Option 1
    Open a new SoFi Checking and Savings account between 8/5/2025 and 3/30/2026;
    AND
    Complete one of the following activities within 60 days after opening your SoFi Checking and Savings account:
    Enroll in SoFi Plus by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee; OR
    Receive an Eligible Direct Deposit into your SoFi Checking and Savings account;
    OR
    Receive $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits into your SoFi Checking and Savings account;
    AND pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 calendar days, or receive an Eligible Direct Deposit or $5,000 in Qualifying Deposits every 31 calendar days for a period of six months.

    Option 2
    Enroll in SoFi Plus by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee between 8/5/2025 and 3/30/2026; AND
    Open a new SoFi Checking and Savings account by 3/30/2026; AND
    Maintain your SoFi Plus Subscription Fee for a period of six months.

    When will I begin earning the 0.70% APY Boost?
    Once you have completed all qualifying activities described in either Option 1 or Option 2 above, you will begin receiving the 0.70% APY Boost on your Savings account balances by the following business day. However, if you set up Eligible Direct Deposit, you will begin receiving the 0.70% APY Boost within one business day after SoFi recognizes your Eligible Direct Deposit.

    Although we do our best to recognize all Eligible Direct Deposits, a small number of employers, payroll providers, benefits providers, or government agencies do not designate payments as direct deposit. To ensure you're earning the 0.70% APY Boost, we encourage you to check your APY Details page the day after your Eligible Direct Deposit arrives. If your 0.70% APY Boost is not showing, contact us at 855-456-7634 with the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit. As long as SoFi Bank can validate those details, you will start earning the 0.70%% APY Boost from the date you contact SoFi.

    How long will I earn the 0.70% APY Boost?
    You will continue to receive the 0.70% APY Boost for a period of up to six months (the “Boost Period”), provided that you remain enrolled in SoFi Plus for the full Boost Period. In order to remain enrolled in SoFi Plus for the full Boost Period, you must receive an Eligible Direct Deposit into your Checking or Savings account every 30 days or pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days. See the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions for additional details.

    During the Boost Period, if you lose your SoFi Plus status for any period, you will not earn the 0.70% APY Boost for that period. Your rates will revert to the standard rates set forth on the SoFi Bank Rate Sheet at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet. However, you will be eligible to receive the 0.70% APY Boost again during the remainder of the Boost Period by re-enrolling in SoFi Plus.

    Additional Important Terms:
    Only one promotional APY offer may apply at any time. The 0.70% APY Boost may not be combined with other promotional rates.

    Promotion is non-transferable and limited to one 0.70% APY Boost per member. Any subsequent accounts opened by the member will not receive the 0.70% APY Boost.

    SoFi reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Promotion at any time without notice.

    Standard rates are variable and subject to change at any time. There is no minimum balance requirement. Fees may reduce earnings. For current rates and additional disclosures, please see: https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.

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    SMB Marketplace Funded Loan Bonus Disclosure

    SMB Marketplace Funded Loan Bonus Terms

    Effective as of February 3, 2026.

    Receiving the bonus described above is subject to the following terms and conditions:

    Ineligible Loans: Lines of Credit (LOCs) and renewal loans are not eligible for the bonus reward.

    1. Eligibility Requirements:

    •  Offer Notification: To be eligible for the bonus, you must have received a personalized communication from SoFi offering this specific bonus. This includes an email, in-app message, or push notification (the “Offer Notice”). The Offer Notice is intended for the recipient only and may not be transferred or forwarded to another person.

    •  Eligible Loans: Loan request or application must be submitted by a person authorized to act on behalf of the company on the loan. The bonus is available only to new closed-end small business loans greater than $9,999.99 that are funded through a provider participating in SoFi’s marketplace during the Offer Period and as a result of submitting a loan request through SoFi’s marketplace.

    •  State Eligibility: The bonus is available only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Void where prohibited.

    2. Offer Period:

    To qualify for the bonus, the eligible loan must be fully approved and funded no later than 11:59 PM PT on March 10, 2026. Loans funded after this date will not be eligible for the bonus, regardless of when the application was submitted or approved.

    3. Bonus:

    •  Bonus Amount: The bonus will be 0.50% of the final funded principal amount of the eligible loan starting at $50 and up to a maximum of $1,000. For illustrative purposes, if you obtain a funded loan of $20,000, you will be given a bonus of $100. The bonus amount for funded loans above $200,000 is capped at $1,000.

    •  Reward Form and Delivery: The bonus will be awarded in the form of a digital Mastercard® Reward Card (“Card”) which PerfectGift.com will deliver to the email address on file with SoFi for the loan applicant.

    4. General Conditions:

    •  Taxes: SoFi is required to comply with applicable federal and state reporting requirements. The bonus may be reported on Form 1099-MISC or Form 1042-s as applicable. Recipient is responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes associated with receiving the bonus offer; consult with your tax advisor to determine applicable tax consequences.

    •  Modifications and Termination: SoFi reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer, or modify the terms and conditions, at any time without prior notice. Any changes will not affect rewards for eligible loans funded prior to the date of modification or termination.

    •  Right to Refuse: SoFi reserves the right to disqualify any Recipient from participation in the Program or to refuse to award a bonus if SoFi suspects fraud, abuse, or a violation of these terms.

    Digital Mastercard Reward Cards can be redeemed at every internet, mail order and telephone merchant everywhere Mastercard Debit Cards are accepted. In addition, the Cards can be added to Google WalletTM or Apple Wallet® and used everywhere that Mastercard Debit Cards are accepted. Mastercard Reward Cards are not accepted at ATMs and cannot be used to obtain cash or cash back in any purchase transaction. The funds on the Rewards Cards do not expire. The “valid thru” date indicated on the front of the Card is not an expiration date but is intended primarily to allow the Card to be used with certain internet or mail/telephone order merchants, where such information may be required. After the “valid thru” date, the available funds will be temporarily unavailable until you contact 866-353-4237 for a replacement Card with a new “valid thru” date. You will be charged a replacement Card fee of five dollars ($5.00) if you are ordering a replacement Card due to expiration in order to continue accessing unused funds. If your Card still has unused funds on it after your Card expires, you may order a new Card by calling 866-353-4237. For the full terms and conditions, see the PerfectGift.com Reward Cardholder Agreement. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Google Wallet is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple Wallet is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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