Bad Credit Credit Cards

What: Credit cards designed for consumers with a below average credit score and also known as subprime credit cards. These credit cards typically offer high rates and rarely offer rebate programs. Some are secured credit cards
Score Range: Although credit requirements vary by card issuer, a limited credit score is loosely defined as currently being anything below 675.

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Public Savings Bank Secured Card

Public Savings Bank Secured Card

0% APR on purchases for 6 months
No annual fee or monthly fees
Your income, employment and credit are not factors
We report to all 3 major credit bureaus
No penalty APR

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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
0%	6 months	11.24% V	N/A	3.5% ($5 minimum)	None

AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®

AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®

100% guaranteed approval*
New! iAdvance loan option, no credit check needed
Free credit builder and bill pay

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Editor's Rating

3 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Limited

Citi Forward® for College Students

Citi Forward® for College Students

Up to a 2% purchase APR reduction when you make a purchase, stay under your credit line and pay on time 3 billing periods in a row.
3,500 bonus points after $250 in purchases are made within 3 months of account opening.
2,500 bonus points when you sign up for paperless statements within 3 months of account opening.

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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
0% - Purchases	7 months	17.24% Variable	Yes	3% ($5 min)*	Limited

New Millennium Bank Secured Gold Visa® or Mastercard®

New Millennium Bank Secured Gold Visa® or Mastercard®

Approved regardless of credit history
Reports to all 3 credit bureaus
Annual Fee: $59.00. Application Processing Fee: $69.95.

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Editor's Rating

1 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
N/A	N/A	19.50% F	N/A	N/A	Limited

Platinum Zero^TMSecured Visa^® Credit Card from Applied Bank^®

Platinum ZeroTMSecured Visa® Credit Card from Applied Bank®

ZERO - 0% FIXED APR on Purchases - No Intro Rates
ZERO - 0% Rate Won’t Change - Even If You’re Late
ZERO Application Fees
ZERO Worries - FREE Personal ID Theft Protection
ZERO Delays - Timely CREDIT Bureau Reporting

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Editor's Rating

1 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
N/A	N/A	0% F	N/A	N/A	None

Citi® mtvUTM Platinum Select® Visa® for College Students

Citi® mtvUTM Platinum Select® Visa® for College Students

0% APR* on Purchases for 7 months, if you qualify, based on your application and credit history*.
Earn 5 ThankYou Points® for every dollar you spend at restaurants, bookstores, record stores, movie theaters and video rental stores.
Earn 25 ThankYou Points every month when you pay on time and don't go over your credit limit.

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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
0% if you qualify*	7 Months*	17.24 - 21.24% Variable	Yes	3% ($5 min)*	Limited

Current by Discover Teen Prepaid Debit Card

Current by Discover Teen Prepaid Debit Card

Debit Card for Teens with built-in parental controls
Set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits
Restrict teen card use in unwanted shopping categories (e.g. liquor stores, tobacco stores, hotels, etc.)
Free Direct Deposit for parents & teens
See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.

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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Balance Transfer	Transfer Fee	Credit Needed
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Limited

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