TOP RECOMMENDED STUDENT CREDIT CARD – If you have never had a credit card, it can be a daunting experience. The idea of a revolving loan can give you pause. What are the rules of these financial products? How do you make sure you don’t go deep into debt?
Here’s the first step to better understanding cards: If you look at credit cards as a tool to build credit or for convenience, they aren’t so overwhelming.
There are a number of products out there for the new consumer, including student cards and secured credit cards. We’ll explain how they work, which is best for you and why you should care about your credit and credit cards.
HOW DOES A CREDIT CARD WORK?
Here are how credit cards work: You’ll get a credit limit, say $1,000, which you need to make sure you don’t go over. You can use that limit to make purchases, cash advances or balance transfers. Then, you’ll have a due date when you need to pay a minimum amount. If you don’t pay in full by that date, the balance carries over, and you are charged a hefty interest rate (the national average is over 16% APR right now). That’s why you want to pay in full each month. If you have a $500 balance and you pay the minimum due, it will take you 27 months to pay it off, and you will pay $153 in interest fees. There can also be an annual fee, so be mindful of that. Finally, you can be charged late charges, over-limit fees, and you can even lose the privilege of having the card if you don’t abide by the rules. That’s why it’s important to read the rates and fees link on the card’s landing page.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CREDIT CARDS?
From student and credit builder to cash back and balance transfer, there are myriad cards out there. With them, you can improve your credit, save money and enjoy the convenience of plastic. Here are the major types of credit cards:
Student
These cards are a good option for the consumer with a thin credit file, which means you don’t have much of a credit history. A few have cashback benefits, and many have features for organizing your budget. For example, the Discover it chrome for Students allows you to earn 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter.
Secured
Designed almost entirely for credit building, these cards are ideal for someone with bad credit who needs to reset his finances. By paying a refundable deposit of say, $200, you basically borrow off of that money with a credit limit that usually matches the deposit. For example, with the Discover it Secured Card, there is no annual fee, and your account is reviewed after 8 months to see if you can transition to an unsecured line of credit, meaning no deposit is needed.
Cash back
This card is a good segue into the world of rewards cards. With these cards, you can get a signup bonus up to $300 and enjoy cash back for specific categories or for all purchases. There is often no annual fee. For example, with the Wells Fargo Cash Wise, you can earn $200 after a $1,000 spend in the first 3 months, and 1.5% cash back on almost every purchase.
Travel
These cards vary widely, from loyalty brands to flat rates for all purchases. More complicated than cash back, this is a good way to save hundreds of dollars a year – provided you are reasonably organized. There is usually an annual fee, although that can be worth your while if you plan to make it your go-to card. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred has an annual fee of $95 after the first year, but you can earn 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide, and there are 50,000 bonus signup points after a $4,000 spend the first 3 months of account opening that can become $625 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Luxury
Count on a hefty annual fee with these cards, but the benefits can make it worthwhile if you are a frequent traveler.
Balance transfer
If you have already incurred credit card debt, this kind of card can be a good way to avoid the crushing interest charges of carrying a balance. Most have balance transfer fees, although the Barclaycard Ring does not.
WHAT IS A STUDENT CREDIT CARD?
In some ways, the student credit cards are indistinguishable from other cards. They can have cash back, budget management tools, no annual fee and other features. For example, the Citi ThankYou Preferred Card for College Students allows you to earn 2,500 bonus signup points after a $500 spend within the first 3 months of account opening, which can be used for $25 on gifts cards, electronics and other rewards when redeemed at thankyou.com. However, good credit is needed, unlike other student cards. In the case of the Discover it student cards, it pays to be a student — you get a bonus of $20 each year for five years if your GPA is 3.0 or higher. These cards accept consumers with fair credit. Most student cards offer free text alerts to help you keep up with payment due dates, and many offer free credit scores.
HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE TO APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD?
It’s a tricky question of how old you need to be to apply for a credit card. You can be under 18 and get signed on as an authorized user, but you have to be at least 18 to legally sign a contract, which means you can’t have your own card until then. However, the CARD Act stipulates that if you are under 21, you have to have a co-signer or have an income. The thing is, there are few card issuers that allow co-signers. If you don’t have a job, your best bet is to have a parent add you as an authorized user, which will help you build credit, but you won’t be legally responsible for the charges. Just be sure to check with the card issuers that they will send the card’s good credit habits to the credit bureaus’ file for the student.
DO I NEED A CO-SIGNER FOR A STUDENT CREDIT CARD?
You may need a co-signer, but not necessarily. The CARD Act, which was signed into law in 2009, has protections in place for consumers under 21 years old, because previously, there were issues with college students signing up for credit cards and incurring large amounts of debt. Today, if you don’t have an income, you will likely need a co-signer to get your own card. However, most banks don’t allow co-signing, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Both co-signers are responsible for the debt, and it can be tricky to get a co-signer removed. There is another option, though. If someone adds you as an authorized user, you have the privileges of having a credit card and the benefits of the cardholder’s good credit habits, but you can be removed at any time and you are not responsible for the debt.
HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR AN AUTHORIZED USER ON YOUR CREDIT CARD?
Putting your student on your card as an authorized user is as simple as a phone call. However, make sure the card’s good credit habits will be sent to the three major credit bureaus for the student’s file. That ensures that they benefit from your on-time payments. Don’t sign the student on as an authorized user unless you have stellar credit, and establish ground rules for purchase and payment habits. For example, only allow purchases in emergencies, and make sure they alert you when they’ve used the card. The nice thing about authorized users is that you can easily take them off of your account, unlike co-signers or joint account holders. One card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred, actually gives you 5,000 points when you sign on your first authorized user and a purchase is made within the first 3 months of card membership.
WHY SHOULD A STUDENT CARE ABOUT BUILDING CREDIT?
Right out of the gate, you need to build your credit. Cellphone companies, auto insurance businesses, landlords – they all care about your credit. So, it isn’t just an issue of getting an auto loan with a good interest rate. In most aspects of your life, good credit is needed. Even when you start applying for jobs after college, your credit may be looked at.
The good news is that it is pretty easy to build your credit. The easiest and fastest way to build credit is with a credit card. Just pay on time and in full each month, and your credit score will climb in no time. Even if you have a thin credit file, you can likely find a card that suits you. You can try a secured card, which requires a refundable deposit, or a student card, which often caters to the consumer who doesn’t have a robust file.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY CREDIT SCORE AND MY CREDIT REPORT?
Your credit report is the accumulation of credit behavior in the last 7-10 years. Your credit score is a measurement of the data from the credit report.
Don’t let the 7-10 years worry you, though. A consumer new to credit can obtain a good credit score within months of good credit habits. Here’s how it works:
Lenders send your credit data to the three major credit bureaus, TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. Each bureau generates a report, which includes personal information, such as your name and past addresses, your accounts and whether you paid bills on time.
FICO, the dominant score, uses a formula with 5 major components, including on-time payments, a debt-to-available-credit ratio, and other credit habits. The data for the components come from the credit reports. The FICO credit score is the scoring model most used by lenders to assess your lending risk.
HOW DO I GET A FREE CREDIT REPORT?
You can access your TransUnion credit report for free on CreditCards.com, or on the one site directed by federal law to release the 3 reports for free: AnnualCreditReport.com.
You are legally allowed to access each report for free once a year. Some credit experts recommend that you pull one of your reports every 4 months, staggering the requests.
AnnualCreditReport.com will ask for personal data, such as your birthdate and your social security number; ask you to choose which credit bureau’s report you want; then ask you a series of detailed questions only you would know, such as payment amounts for past loans, past addresses and other information. It helps to have this information handy when you pull a report. If you answer incorrectly, you may be shut out of the system for that bureau, and you may have to apply by snail mail.
The reports are compiled by the 3 major credit bureaus, TransUnion, Experian and Equifax, using data collected from lenders. They include personal information, such as your name(s), past addresses and payment history.
Check the report thoroughly for inaccurate information, such as unknown accounts. Request that the bureau correct any inaccurate information, preferably by snail mail, so that you don’t lose any negotiation rights.
HOW CAN A COLLEGE STUDENT BUILD CREDIT?
Check your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com or your TransUnion report at CreditCards.com.
Check your FICO score at MyFICO.com or your Vantage score at CreditCards.com.
Become an authorized user on your parents’ card, or open up your own credit card account.
Choose a card based on your lifestyle and credit score, choosing a rewards student card if you dine out often or a card that rewards good grades if you are a good student.
Make a small charge each month on your card.
Pay it off on time and in full each month.
Pay all of your other bills on time.
Don’t apply for several cards at once.
HOW IS CREDIT DETERMINED?
Credit is determined by how you have handled your file over the years. If you have missed payments or even just don’t have a lot of information in your file, your credit may not be great. While credit scores want you to have a credit history, something you can’t really control in the early years, there are some things you can do, such as paying on time and in full every month, and being careful about how often you try to take out credit. Specifically, FICO looks at:
Payment history – 35% of your score. Pay on time each and every month!
Amounts owed – 30%. The second most important part of your score, this is why you want to pay your credit cards in full each month. That keeps your utilization ratio as close to 0% as possible. The utilization ratio is how much you owe by how much credit you have available. So, if you have $1,000 credit available and you owe $100, your ratio is at 10%.
Length of credit history – 15%. To a lesser extent, how long accounts have been open plays a role on your credit. FICO loves it when you have decade-old accounts with good paying habits. Obviously, that’s not something you can control early on, but by consistently taking good care of your credit, your history will add up in no time. In fact, you can have a good credit score within months of the launch of your files.
New credit – 10%. Every time you apply for a credit card, the credit bureaus know. And if you apply for multiple cards in a short amount of time or just before you take out a loan, creditors start to wonder if you are desperate for cash. That’s why you should do your research on a card before applying, making sure you have the credit score to get it.
Credit mix – 10%. FICO likes it when you have different types of credit, maybe a credit card (called revolving credit) and an auto loan or mortgage (called an installment loan).
WHY DOES A COLLEGE STUDENT NEED A CREDIT CARD?
A college student needs a credit card because the easiest and fastest way to build credit is with a card. That doesn’t mean a card is necessary, just that it makes your life easier. However, having a credit card isn’t enough. It’s how you use the card that matters. Whether it is a student card or a secured card, it’s important that you pay in full and on time each month, and that you are careful about taking out credit products. That means don’t apply for multiple credit cards in a short time span, because that’s one of the components of your FICO score. And paying on time and in full? Those are the two most important elements of your score. Finally, put a small recurring charge on your card, remembering to pay it off each month. That keeps the account healthy and active.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A STUDENT CREDIT CARD?
There are only about 10 student cards out there, and they can mimic other more “adult” cards. That said, a student card can welcome a consumer with a thin credit file and even no credit. For example, the SelfScore Achieve for International Students doesn’t require credit or a deposit, and you can build your credit in the U.S. with it. There are also the Discover it chrome for Students and the Discover it for Students, both of which reward you for having good grades. Before you settle on a card to apply for, check your credit score for about $20 at MyFICO.com or get your Vantage score for free at CreditCards.com. Then, select the card you will most likely be able to get, based on your score, and only apply for that card. If you apply for multiple cards, you can harm your credit, because lenders can interpret multiple credit pulls as a desperate bid for cash.
Follow these 5 action items when choosing a student card:
Check your credit score.
Shop on CreditCards.com’s bad credit and student category pages. Keep in mind your credit score.
Compare annual fees and benefits.
Check the rates and fees link on the card’s landing page for hidden fees.
Only apply for one card.
HOW DO I USE MY NEW STUDENT CREDIT CARD?
Using your new student card is actually pretty straightforward. Just pay in full and on time each month. By paying in full and on time, you are improving 65% of your FICO score. If you don’t have the money for a charge, don’t make the purchase. But don’t put your card in a sock drawer. Put a small charge on the card every month to keep the account active. Also, as time goes by, you are improving another 15% of your credit, because length of credit history is monitored as well. Finally, resist the urge to take out another card until you have a firm handle on your student card.
8 tips on how to use your new student credit card:
Pay on time each month.
Pay in full each month.
Place a small recurring charge on your card to keep the account active.
Never buy anything you don’t already have the money for.
If your card has rewards, use your card for anything you can.
Check one of your credit reports every 4 months.
If your card has budgeting tools, use them.
Shop for gifts on shopping portals, and earn extra points.
CAN YOU GET STUDENT CREDIT CARDS WITH NO CREDIT?
You can get a student card with no credit, but it’s important to know where your credit stands before applying. That’s because each card is different, requiring from good credit to no credit.
Pull one of your credit reports for free through AnnualCreditReport.com or get your TransUnion report for free through CreditCards.com. They are pretty much the same – personal information, history of payments, and accounts past and present. They are compiled by the three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. If you have a credit file, then check for inaccuracies, both in your personal information and in the accounts. Alert the credit bureau of any inaccuracies, and they will notify the other two.
Now, check your credit score for $20 at MyFICO.com, or you can check your Vantage score for free at CreditCards.com. Only apply to a card you are reasonably sure you will get, and don’t apply to multiple card issuers, because FICO doesn’t like that. It can be a signal to lenders that you are desperate for cash.
WHY CHOOSE A STUDENT CREDIT CARD?
Which credit card you choose is an individual decision, but know that the options can seem endless. However, if your credit file is thin or you have bad credit, your choices can be limited. Also, you might want to choose a straightforward product for your first card, and a student card can get you there. There is also the option of a secured card, which means you put down a refundable deposit in exchange for a credit limit. No matter which card you choose, make sure the card issuer reports to all three major credit bureaus so that your good credit habits are being recorded. That way, FICO is recognizing your good behavior with a great credit score.
HOW IS A STUDENT CREDIT CARD DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CREDIT CARDS?
In many ways a student card is the same as other cards. However, a student card is more likely to accept fair, bad or even thin credit. Also, the Discover it student cards reward you for having good grades, which is handy. Otherwise, you can get a student card with cashback benefits like “adult” cards, and you can avoid annual fees and even foreign transaction fees in some cases. Student cards are a good first credit product, although you can also get a secured card if you have credit, but it’s not its best. With a secured card, you put a refundable deposit down.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF STUDENT CREDIT CARDS?
Student cards have a few advantages, depending on the card. If you want to be rewarded for good grades, the Discover it chrome for Students and the Discover it for Students both give you $20 cash back each school year that your GPA is 3.0 or higher for up to the next 5 years. Otherwise, student cards are very similar to the more “adult” cards, some with benefits, such as the Citi ThankYou Preferred Card for College Students, which allows you to earn 2X points on dining out and entertainment and 1X point on everything else. Make sure you read the rates and fees link on the card’s landing page, though, for any hidden charges.
CREDIT CARDS FOR STUDYING ABROAD
If you are planning to study abroad, there are several student cards that offer no foreign transaction fees, including the Discover it for Students, which accepts consumers with fair credit. Without this feature, you can easily pay 3% on foreign transactions, which can add up quickly. Another card, the SelfScore Achieve for International Students, accepts consumers with no credit. This card is valuable for the foreign student, because a Social Security number is not required, and there is even an introductory 0% APR for the first 6 months. A U.S. bank account with sufficient funds is needed. In all of these cases, you want to make sure you have a permanent U.S. address, because that’s a requirement for U.S.-based card issuers, although there are services for this, such as US Global Mail, which provides a U.S. address, and scans and forwards your mail to you.
STUDENT CREDIT CARDS WITH REWARDS
There are several student cards that offer rewards, notably the Discover it student cards and the Citi ThankYou Preferred Card for College Students.
The Citi ThankYou card offers 2,500 points after a $500 spend within the first 3 months of holding your account. That translates into $25 for gift cards, electronics and other rewards when redeemed at thankyou.com. This card also offers 2X points for each dollar spent on dining out and entertainment (restrictions apply), with 1X point on everything else.
The Discover it chrome for Students offers 2% cash back on restaurants and gas stations for up to $1,000 a quarter, which means you could earn up to $20 a quarter or $80 for the year. Also, this card has a double cashback deal, which means that $80 turns into $160 at the end of your first year of card membership.
The Discover it for Students also has the cashback match deal, but with a twist. Earn 5% back on quarterly categories such as Amazon.com, restaurants, ground transportation and more for up to $1,500 a quarter, then get double back at the end of your first year. That means you can earn $75 a quarter, coming to $300 for the year, then another $300 at the end of your first year, bringing your cash back earned to $600. You also get unlimited 1% on everything else, plus the match of another 1% at the end of your first year.
Both Discover it cards offer $20 a year for up to 5 years for good grades.
Student cards with rewards can require a little better credit (fair or better), but you can find one that welcomes consumers with limited credit.
CREDIT CARDS FOR STUDENTS WITH BAD CREDIT
Even if you have bad credit, there are student and other credit-builder cards that can help you build your credit and even earn rewards. For a student card that requires fair credit, with the Discover it chrome for Students you can earn 2% back at restaurants and gas on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter. This card also matches your cash back at the end of your first year of card membership. Also, you get $20 back each school year your GPA is 3.0 or higher for the next 5 years. If you need a card that’s a little more forgiving, the Credit One Bank Cash Back Credit Card accepts consumers with bad credit, and there’s a 1% cash back opportunity. Whichever card you use, check if there’s an annual fee, and confirm that the card issuer will send your payment history to the three major credit bureaus.
IS A STUDENT CREDIT CARD RIGHT FOR ME?
According to a CreditCards.com survey, there are 10 student cards now, compared to 16 in 2014. And in some cases, student cards mirror other versions of an issuer’s lineup. That said, student credit cards offer a number of features that can be a good choice for you. Here are 4 questions you need to ask yourself when assessing whether a student card is right for you:
Do you have a thin credit file? If you don’t have much credit, there are student cards for that. The fastest and easiest way to build your credit is with a credit card, and a student card can help you get there.
Do you have bad credit? If you have bad credit, take a look at the student cards and the secured credit cards out there. A secured card means you put down a refundable deposit that you borrow off of, while a student card can be unsecured, which means a deposit isn’t necessary.
Are you under 21 and not have a job? Without income, a student under 21 will have difficulty getting a credit card. However, you can build credit as an authorized user on your parent’s card. Just make sure your parent’s credit is excellent, all bills will be paid on time and that the card’s credit history will be sent to your credit files with the three major credit bureaus.
Are you looking for a starter card? If you want to enjoy rewards without the hassle of keeping track of categories or annual fees, a student card can be a good choice.
TOP STUDENT CREDIT CARDS BY LUARA MOHAMMED
Discover it® for Students – great for online shopping at Amazon.com
Discover it® chrome for Students – great at restaurants and gas stations
Journey® Student Rewards from Capital One® – no foreign transaction fee
Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card for College Students – good sign up bonus
Deserve® Edu Mastercard for Students – Deserve will pay for Amazon Prime Student
TOP LIST OF WORLD SECURED CREDIT CARD OPTIONS AND OFFERS
Capital One Secured Mastercard
– No annual fee, and all the credit building benefits with responsible card use
– Unlike a prepaid card, it builds credit when used responsibly, with regular reporting to the 3 major credit bureaus
– You will get an initial $200 credit line after making a security deposit of $49, $99, or $200, determined based on your creditworthiness
– Get access to a higher credit line after making your first 5 monthly payments on time with no additional deposit needed
– Easily manage your account 24/7 with online access, by phone or using our mobile app
– It’s a credit card accepted at millions of locations worldwide
First Progress Platinum Select MasterCard® Secured Credit Card
– Fund your new MasterCard® secured credit card with your tax refund today!
– Receive Your Card More Quickly with New Expedited Processing Option
– No Credit History or Minimum Credit Score Required for Approval
– Good for Car Rental, Hotels; Anywhere Credit Cards are Accepted!
– Monthly Reporting to all 3 Major Credit Bureaus to Establish Credit History
– Credit Line Secured by Your Fully-Refundable Deposit of $200 – $2,000 Submitted with Application
– Just Pay Off Your Balance and Receive Your Deposit Back at Any Time
– 24/7 Online Access to Your Account
USAA Secured Card® American Express
– Best for members rebuilding or establishing credit.
– Determine your own credit limit ($250 to $5,000) with an interest-earning CD.
– No foreign transaction fees when you travel outside the United States.
– USAA membership is available to active and former military and their eligible family members
Primor Secured Visa Gold Card
– Credit lines available from $200 to $5,000! Super Low Fixed 9.99% interest rate on purchases – with no penalty rate!
– No minimum credit score requirements! We invite all credit types to apply! No processing or application fees!
– Helps strengthen your credit with responsible card use. Reports to three national bureaus
– Fast, easy application process. Choose your credit line and open your Personal Savings Deposit Account to secure your line.
Primor Secured Visa Classic Card
– Credit lines available from $200 to $5,000! Low fixed 13.99% interest rate on purchases – with no penalty rate!
– No minimum credit score requirements! We invite all credit types to apply! No processing or application fees!
– Helps strengthen your credit with responsible card use. Reports to three national bureaus
– Fast, easy application process. Choose your credit line and open your Personal Savings Deposit Account to secure your line.
USAA Secured Card Platinum Visa
– Best for members rebuilding or establishing credit.
– Determine your own credit limit ($250 to $5,000) with an interest-earning CD.
– No foreign transaction fees when you travel outside the United States.
– USAA membership is available to active and former military and their eligible family members
First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard® Secured Credit Card
– Fund your new MasterCard® secured credit card with your tax refund today!
– Receive Your Card More Quickly with New Expedited Processing Option
– No Credit History or Minimum Credit Score Required for Approval
– Good for Car Rental, Hotels; Anywhere Credit Cards are Accepted!
– Monthly Reporting to all 3 Major Credit Bureaus to Establish Credit History
– Credit Line Secured by Your Fully-Refundable Deposit of $200 – $2,000 Submitted with Application
– Just Pay Off Your Balance and Receive Your Deposit Back at Any Time
– 24/7 Online Access to Your Account
First Progress Platinum Prestige MasterCard® Secured Credit Card
– Fund your new MasterCard® secured credit card with your tax refund today!
– Our card reports monthly to all three major bureaus and approval is based upon a fully-refundable security deposit.
– We can approve you at any credit score, no minimum required.
– No processing or application fees required.
– Full-featured Platinum MasterCard, accepted for car rentals, hotels, and millions of other locations worldwide.
– Credit Line Secured by Your Fully-Refundable Deposit of $200 – $2,000 Submitted with Application
– Nationwide Program though not yet available in NY, IA, AR, or WI
OpenSky Secured Visa Credit Card
– No credit check necessary to apply. OpenSky believes in giving an opportunity to everyone.
– The refundable* deposit you provide becomes your credit line limit on your Visa card. Choose it yourself, from as low as $200.
– Build credit quickly. OpenSky reports to all 3 major credit bureaus.
– 99% of our customers who started without a credit score earned a credit score record with the credit bureaus in as little as 6 months.
– We have a Facebook community of people just like you; there is a forum for shared experiences, and insights from others on our Facebook Fan page. (Search “OpenSky Card” in Facebook.)
– OpenSky provides credit tips and a dedicated credit education page on our website to support you along the way.
Discover it Secured Card
– No Annual Fee, cash back on every purchase, and helps you build your credit with responsible use.
– Your Secured Credit Card requires a refundable security deposit up to the amount we can approve of at least $200 which will establish your credit line.
– You will need to provide your bank information when submitting your security deposit.
– We will automatically begin reviewing your account starting at 8 months to see if we can transition you to an unsecured line of credit.
– Earn 2% cash back at restaurants & gas stations on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter. Plus, 1% cash back on all your other purchases.
– Get a dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you’ve earned at the end of your first year, automatically.
– New! Receive Free Social Security number alerts-Discover will monitor thousands of risky websites when you sign up.
– See additional Discover it® Secured Card details
OUR TOP SECURED CREDIT CARDS
Discover it® Secured Card – cash back on every purchase
OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card – no credit check necessary
First Progress Platinum Prestige MasterCard® Secured Credit Card – no minimum credit score required
First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard® Secured Credit Card – expedited processing option
USAA Secured Card® Platinum Visa® – for military members
primor® Secured Visa® Classic Card – credit lines up to $5,000
primor® Secured Visa® Gold Card – easy application process
USAA Secured Card® American Express® – no foreign transaction fees
First Progress Platinum Select MasterCard® Secured Credit Card – 24/7 online account access
Capital One® Secured Mastercard® – no annual fee
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