and what do these new cards offer?
It also offers other useful new features. This includes "VA" printed in braille to help low vision Veterans quickly recognize the card, as well as an display of their latest branch of service emblem and a list of special awards they may have received.
and can I use this card as a credit card?
Sorry. You cannot use your VHIC as a credit card or insurance card. You do not pay copays or authorize care in non-VA health facilities.