Frequently Asked Questions
How To Apply
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Can I receive a DISTANCIA Visa Card without being a DISTANCIA Member?
Yes. If you do not currently have a DISTANCIA Member Number, one will be assigned to you. All of your DISTANCIA Miles will accumulate to one DISTANCIA account.
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Can I use my spouse's DISTANCIA Member Number to apply for a DISTANCIA Visa Card?
No. The primary DISTANCIA Visa Cardholder's name must match the DISTANCIA Member name and associated DISTANCIA number. However, if you would like additional cards for a family member, you can request to add authorized signers to your account.
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How long will it take to receive my Card?
Member Benefits
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Do I earn rewards with the DISTANCIA Visa Card?
Yes! You earn DISTANCIA Miles with every purchase that can be redeemed for flights and upgrades on TACA Airlines.
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What are the other benefits from the DISTANCIA Visa Credit Card?
- Earning Power
Use the DISTANCIA Visa Card for all purchases from airline tickets to hotels to gas and groceries to big-ticket items like computers and home furnishings to monthly recurring charges (mortgage, utilities, daycare services, or tuition). - Automatic Bill Payments
Pay all of your bills with your Card. Contact merchants or service providers for exact details and acceptance.
Learn more about Automatic Bill Payment. - AutoPay
Pay your DISTANCIA Visa Card bill from any checking or savings account in the United States. Learn more about AutoPay. - Free Internet Banking
Enroll to view transactions, make a payment, request convenience checks or balance transfers, or set-up account alerts. Learn more about Free Internet Banking.
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Are there limits to earning Miles on the DISTANCIA Visa Card?
There are no Mileage caps on DISTANCIA Visa Cards.
Basic Card Facts
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What's the difference between a DISTANCIA Visa Signature Card and a DISTANCIA Visa Card?
View the Card Comparison page for more details on the DISTANCIA Cards.
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Can I only use the DISTANCIA Visa Card for purchases with TACA Airlines?
The DISTANCIA Visa Card works just like any other Visa Card for purchases at millions of locations that accept Visa Credit Cards.
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Can I use the DISTANCIA Visa Card for instant cash at ATMs?
Yes. You can use your DISTANCIA Visa Card for cash advances at ATMs that accept Visa Credit Cards. Cash advances do not earn Mileage.
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Is the APR competitive?
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Why is there an annual fee on DISTANCIA Credit Cards when I can get almost any card with no annual fee?
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Can I access my DISTANCIA Visa Card account online?
Yes. Enjoy managing your account in the privacy of your own home or while you are traveling via the Internet. Learn more about Free Internet Banking.
Additional Questions
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How do I change my Overlimit Coverage preferences?
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How can I merge two or more DISTANCIA accounts that have my name on them?
If you want all your DISTANCIA transactions and your Miles balance in a single account, go to DISTANCIA Help and complete the Accounts Merge Form.
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Is customer service available in Spanish?
Yes. Simply call 866-951-8221. When you call this number you will have the choice of connecting to a Spanish-speaking customer service representative or using the automated 24-hour voice response system. The voice response system allows you to access detailed information about your DISTANCIA Visa account balance in English as well as in Spanish.
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Whom should I call with questions about my DISTANCIA Visa Card?
Contact 24-hour Cardmember Services with any questions about your Card.
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How can I keep up-to-date on DISTANCIA special fares and travel suggestions?
Go to distancia.com to update your member Profile and subscribe to E-Mail Notifications.
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What steps can I take to help maintain good credit?


