Young & Free St. Louis Debit Card Design Challenge&

ST. LOUIS – Are you creative? Could your design portfolio use some new material? Then we’ve got a design challenge for you! During the month of March, Vantage Credit Union is challenging talented 18- to 25-year-olds to design a new debit card for Vantage's Young & Free account.

Applicants may submit an original debit card design for the credit union’s Not Your Mama’s Account (NYMA).

Are you interested? 

Visit YoungFreeStLouis.com/debit-card-design-challenge for details and instructions.

Applications will be accepted online through Friday, March 30, 2012. Public voting will take place April 5-12.

"Over 5,000 Young & Free members use our NYMA check card, so we've had the chance to get lots a feedback. Many have expressed interest in having a choice in card designs. This design challenge is an opportunity for young people to have a say in what their card might look like." said Vice President of Marketing Kathy Palmer. "Plus, we thought this would be a great way to showcase regional talent."

The winning debit card designer will take home a cash prize of $500 and will have the opportunity to have their concept produced and used by Vantage Credit Union.

There will be a second prize of $200 and a third prize of $100. All voters will be registered into an additional drawing for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.

Young & Free St. Louis is a multi-media initiative addressing the unique financial needs of the 18- 25-year-old crowd.