Rebuild Credit with Credit Cards for Bad Credit

If you have fallen hard financially, you may have damaged your credit score. You can apply for the subprime credit cards that are designed for people with bad credit to rebuild your credit history. Or you may start with the secured credit cards that report your responsible payment records to the three major credit bureaus – Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. As long as you pay off your credit-card balance on time each month, your credit rating will improve. You may also use credit repair companies to help fix issues in your credit report to improve credit scores.


Credit Cards	Purchase APR	Transfer Info	Annual Fee	Credit Level
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Platinum Secured Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.25 to 18.00% Variable APR	14.25 to 18.00% Variable APR	$0	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Score great rewards and build credit with a refundable security deposit Earn 1 rewards point for every dollar spent on your everyday purchases. There's no maximum and your points never expire. Use your points for Travel, Merchandise, Gift cards and more No annual fee, balance transfer, cash advance or foreign transaction fee Rates from 14.25 to 18.00% APR, not to exceed 18.00%
OpenSky^® Plus Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	28.99% (Variable) APR	N/A	$0	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
No annual fee - keep more money in your pocket! No credit check required - 89% approval rate with zero credit risk to apply! Earn up to 10% cash back on everyday purchases Boost your credit score fast-2 out of 3 OpenSky^® cardholders see an average increase of 47 points after 6 months Track your progress with free access to your FICO^® score in our mobile app Build your credit history with reporting to all three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Seamless payments-add your card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay Start with as little as $300 - Secure your line with a refundable security deposit Fast and easy application-apply in minutes with our mobile-first experience Flexible payment options-pick a due date that works for you More time to fund-spread your security deposit over 60 days with layaway Join 1.6 million+ cardholders who have used OpenSky^® to build better credit!
First Latitude Elite Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	24.24% (V) APR	N/A	$29.00	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Choose our First Latitude Elite Card for a lower annual APR! Apply now and fund your security deposit over 90 days with the option to make partial payments. Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards on payments made to your First Latitude Secured credit card account. Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.¹ No minimum credit score required for approval! Secure your credit line with a refundable security deposit - as low as $200 to get started! ¹Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score. *See Important Disclosures for complete offer details
Reflex^® Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed APR	N/A	$75 - $125	Fair / Poor / Bad / LimitedApply Now View Card Details
Up to $1,000 Initial Credit Limit See if you Pre-Qualify with No Impact to your Credit Score Less than perfect credit? We understand. The Reflex Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
Surge^® Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed	N/A	$75 - $125	See Website For Details*Apply Now View Card Details
Up to $1,000 Initial Credit Limit See if you Pre-Qualify with No Impact to your Credit Score Less than perfect credit? We understand. The Surge Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
Total Visa^® Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.99%* APR rates & fees	N/A	See Terms*	Fair / BadApply Now View Card Details
An initial credit limit Up To $500! (See terms) Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards on payments made to your Total Visa Credit Card. Checking account required. Free credit monitoring powered by TransUnion^® Fast and easy application process. All credit types welcome to apply. See Rates, Fees, Costs & Limitations for complete offer details See Total Card Visa Rewards Programs Terms & Conditions for details
FIT™ Platinum Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	35.90% Fixed APR	N/A	See terms	Fair / Poor / BadApply Now View Card Details
$400 Initial Credit Limit Less than perfect credit? We understand. The FIT Mastercard is ideal for people looking to rebuild their credit. Unsecured credit card requires No Security Deposit Perfect card for everyday purchases and unexpected expenses Monthly reporting to the three major credit bureaus Use your card everywhere Mastercard is accepted at millions of locations Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection for unauthorized purchases (subject to Mastercard guidelines)
OpenSky^® Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	24.64% (Variable) APR	N/A	$35	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
Earn up to 10% cash back on everyday purchases No credit check required - 89% approval rate with zero credit risk to apply! Boost your credit score fast-2 out of 3 OpenSky^® cardholders see an average increase of 47 points after 6 months Track your progress with free access to your FICO^® score in our mobile app Build your credit history with reporting to all three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Seamless payments-add your card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay Start with just $200-secure your credit line with a refundable deposit Fast and easy application-apply in minutes with our mobile-first experience Flexible payment options-pick a due date that works for you More time to fund-spread your security deposit over 60 days with layaway Join 1.6 million+ cardholders who have used OpenSky^® to build better credit!
First Progress Platinum Select Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	18.24% (V) APR	N/A	$39	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Get a First Progress Select Card and Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards! Secure your credit line with your refundable security deposit - choose from $200- $2,000 - with the ability to increase up to $5,000 over time! Choose the First Progress Select Card for a lower annual fee! All credit types welcome to apply! Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.¹ ¹Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.
First Progress Platinum Prestige Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	14.24% (V) APR	N/A	$49	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards with First Progress Prestige! Apply now and fund your security deposit over 90 days with the option to make partial payments. You Can't Rebuild credit with a Debit Card. Try First Progress Today! ¹ Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.¹ All credit types welcome to apply! ¹Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.
Freedom Gold Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	0% APR	See website for Details*	Damage Credit To Fair CreditApply Now View Card Details
$750 Unsecured Credit Limit (Usable only at TheHorizonOutlet.com) Instant Approval* No Credit Check No Employment Check Fast online application Bad Credit - OK
Net First Platinum Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	N/A	See website for Details*	Damaged Credit To Fair CreditApply Now View Card Details
No Employment or Credit Check Bad Credit, No Credit - OK Always 0.0% APR Fast Online Applications
Destiny Mastercard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	See terms	N/A	See terms	Poor To GoodApply Now View Card Details
All the benefits of a Mastercard, without a security deposit 24/7 access to your account, even on mobile! Reports to all three major credit bureaus Less than perfect credit is okay, even with a prior bankruptcy!
Group One Platinum Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	0% APR	N/A	See website for Details*	Damaged / FairApply Now View Card Details
No Employment or Credit Check Bad Credit, No Credit? No Problem! Fast and Easy Application
First Latitude Assent Mastercard^® Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	28.24% (V) APR	N/A	$0	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
Choose the First Latitude Assent Card and enjoy $0 Annual Fee! Secure your credit line with your refundable security deposit - choose from $200- $2,000. With the ability to increase up to $5,000 over time! Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards on payments made to your First Latitude Secured credit card account. Designed to push you forward on your credit building journey with $0 Annual Fee. Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.¹ All credit types welcome to apply! ¹Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score. *See Important Disclosures for complete offer details
Self - Credit Builder Account + Secured Self Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A		None / PoorApply Now View Card Details
Apply Now: Intro No Annual Fee with the secured Self Visa^® Credit Card^ If you have an active Credit Builder Account, $100 or more in savings progress and satisfying income requirements you may be eligible to receive the secured Self Visa^® Credit Card, without a hard credit check. Criteria subject to change. Build credit and savings at the same time. Start with a Credit Builder Account that reports monthly payments to all 3 major credit bureaus. At the end of your plan, unlock the savings you built - minus interest and fees. The secured Self Visa^® Credit Card is accepted at millions of locations in the U.S. Credit Builder Accounts & Certificates of Deposit made/held by Lead Bank, Sunrise Banks, N.A., First Century Bank, N.A., each Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. The secured Self Visa^® Credit Card is issued by Lead Bank or First Century Bank, N.A., each Member FDIC. See Self.inc for details. Subject to ID Verification. Individual borrowers must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and at least 18 years old. Valid bank account and Social Security Number are required. All loans are subject to consumer report review and approval. The Secured Self Visa^® Credit Card requires an active Self Credit Builder Account and qualification based on other eligibility criteria including income & expense requirements. Criteria subject to change. ^$0 annual fee for the first year only, $25 annual fee thereafter. Variable APR of 28.24%. Offer valid for new customers only.
Merrick Bank Secured Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	22.70% Variable APR	N/A	$36 for first year. Billed $3 per month thereafter	See Website For Details*Apply Now View Card Details
Choose your own credit line based on how much money you want to put down as a security deposit. Initial deposits can be from $200 to $3,000. You can increase your credit line at any time by adding additional money to your security deposit, up to $3,000. After 9 months, we review your account for a credit line increase. No additional deposit required! Secured Credit Cards are great for people looking to build or rebuild credit and are available to people with all kinds of credit backgrounds. Unlike a debit card or a pre-paid card, it helps build your credit history. We report your payment history to all three major credit-reporting agencies. Get your FICO^® Credit Score for free each month. Fraud coverage if your card is lost or stolen. Access your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help staying on track with available Auto Pay and account alerts. Card issued by Merrick Bank, Member FDIC.
Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	None	Poor / Limited / NoApply Now View Card Details
To apply for Credit Builder, you must have an active Chime^® Checking Account. The qualifying direct deposit must be from your employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer by Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit OR Original Credit Transaction (OCT). The Chime Credit Builder Card is a secured credit card that can help consumers build credit history. It has no interest, no annual fees, no credit check to apply, and no minimum security deposit required* Help build your credit history with your own money. The money you move into the Credit Builder secured account is the amount you can spend on your card (no minimum deposit required). Turn on Safer Credit Building and have your monthly balance automatically paid on time. Chime will report your activities to Transunion^®. Experian^®. and Equifax^®. Use your secured Credit Builder card everywhere VISA is accepted, including on everyday purchases, such as gas and groceries. No Interest: Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer. No Minimum Security Deposit: Money added to Credit Builder will be held in a secured account as collateral for your Credit Builder Visa card, which means you can spend up to this amount on your card. This is money you can use to pay off your charges at the end of every month. The secured Chime Credit Builder Visa^® Credit Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa credit cards are accepted. Please see the back of your card for its issuing bank. *Safer Credit Building - On-time payment history may have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score. Chime will report your activities to Transunion^®, Experian^®, and Equifax^®. Impact on your credit may vary, as Credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors including the financial decisions you make with other financial services organizations. Introducing Credit Builder (effective 10/28/24, members can apply for Credit Builder without $200+ direct deposit requirement): To apply for Credit Builder, you must have an active Chime® Checking Account.
OpenSky Launch Secured Visa^® Credit Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	28.99% (Variable) APR	N/A	$24 during the first year, paid in installments of $2 per month. $36 after the first year, paid in installments of $3 per month.	No Credit, Poor, FairApply Now View Card Details
Start building credit with just $100 - secure you line with a low, refundable security deposit No credit check required - 89% approval rate with zero credit risk to apply! Annual fee billed in monthly installments of $2 per month in year 1 and $3 per month thereafter Earn up to 10% cash back on everyday purchases Affordable payments - minimum payment as low as $10 Boost your credit score fast-2 out of 3 OpenSky^® cardholders see an average increase of 47 points after 6 months Track your progress with free access to your FICO^® score in our mobile app Build your credit history with reporting to all three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Seamless payments-add your card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay Fast and easy application-apply in minutes with our mobile-first experience Flexible payment options-pick a due date that works for you More time to fund-spread your security deposit over 60 days with layaway Join 1.6 million+ cardholders who have used OpenSky^® to build better credit!
GO2bank Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month	All Credit Types ConsideredApply Now View Card Details
Overdraft protection up to $200 with opt-in and eligible direct deposit* No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month Earn up to 7% cash back when you buy eGift Cards in the app Get your pay up to 2 days early - Get your government benefits up to 4 days early.* High-yield savings account, 4.50% APY paid quarterly on savings up to $5,000.* Disclaimer: *Terms and conditions apply. Cards issued by GO2bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Overdraft fees may apply. Click Apply Now to learn more.
Walmart MoneyCard^® Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	$0 with eligible direct deposit	N/AApply Now View Card Details
Waive your monthly fee when you direct deposit $500+ in previous monthly period. Otherwise, $5.94 a month.* Earn 3% cash back at Walmart.com, 2% cash back at Walmart fuel stations, & 1% cash back at Walmart stores, up to $75 each year.* Earn 2% interest rate on up to $1,000 balance in your savings account. Plus, get chances to win cash prizes each month!* Get peace of mind with three coverage levels, up to $200, for purchase transactions with opt-in & eligible direct deposit.* Please see site for full terms and conditions.
Revenued Business Card Hide Benefits Show Benefits	N/A	N/A	$0	Bad, GoodApply Now View Card Details
No annual fee and no draw fee Includes flex line, similar to a line of credit and only pay for what you use Access cash on demand with funds deposited straight into your bank account Fast and easy application process - apply online and receive a funding decision in as little as an hour Approvals based on your business revenue and not personal credit As your revenue increases, spending limits also increase Access to business credit tools - Revenued reports to D&B to help build your business credit Access to a dedicated U.S-based account manager to help you make the most of being a Revenued card holder Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with 600+ reviews

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Score great rewards and build credit with a refundable security deposit
Earn 1 rewards point for every dollar spent on your everyday purchases. There's no maximum and your points never expire. Use your points for Travel, Merchandise, Gift cards and more