University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Founded in 1904, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association connects alumni with each other, supports student success, and advances the University of Minnesota. Members make UMN Alumni Association programs strong and ensure that the more than half a million alumni share a sense of belonging to a vibrant global community of learners, makers, and doers.
University of Minnesota Alumni
Association & Blaze
The partnership between Blaze and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association is built on a foundation of deep Minnesota roots and a mutual dedication to improving lives. This collaboration supports the creation of meaningful connections and the advancement of education, opportunities, and positive, lasting change for UMN Alumni members and University of Minnesota students.
University of Minnesota alums Brock Faber, Gable Steveson, and Lindsey Whalen are also on Team Blaze.
Blaze is an Official Partner of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Show off your Gopher Pride with an exclusive, free Blaze University of Minnesota Alumni Association Visa® Debit or Credit card. When you use your credit card, .25% of every purchase will go back to the alumni association to support student success.
Blaze UMN Alumni Association Visa Debit Card
Get $200* when you open a Blaze Free Checking account with the exclusive Blaze University of Minnesota Alumni Association Visa Debit card.
Blaze UMN Alumni Association Signature Visa Credit Card
Get $200^ in cash back rewards when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days with your exclusive Blaze University of Minnesota Alumni Association Signature Visa Credit Card!
^Cash back bonus awarded when cardholder makes $1,000 in net purchases within 90 days of account opening. Recipient is responsible for applicable taxes incurred on cash back.
Welcome to Blaze Credit Union
Life’s trails can be tough. It’s natural to sometimes feel a little lost—we get it.
We’ve been down this path before, guiding people like you since 1931. Toward your dreams. Toward your goals.
We’re driven by Midwestern values. Community. Integrity. Plain old hard work. Caring about you, your wishes, and your well-being – that’s just who we are.
We’re here to help you along your road of life – encouraging you to go for it.
We’re all on our own journey and we want to be a part of yours.
Let’s blaze your trail together.
Disclosures
*Offer valid to persons with no prior checking relationship in the last 12 months with Blaze Credit Union. $100 minimum deposit required to open Blaze Free Checking or Pathfinder Checking account. To qualify for $200 offer, account holder must set up an Automatic Payment or Direct Deposit and make a total of 6 Blaze debit card transactions (not including ATM transactions) within 60 calendar days from the date the account was opened. Account must remain open for six months. $200 will be deposited to the checking account upon account opening. If all requirements of offer are not met, Blaze reserves the right to reclaim the $200. Account holder responsible for any applicable taxes. Subject to termination at any time. Other conditions and restrictions may apply.