- 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.
Bad Credit Credit Cards
Editor's Pick
Public Savings Bank Secured Card
4 out of 5
AccountNow® Prepaid MasterCard®
- 100% guaranteed approval*
- New! iAdvance loan option, no credit check needed
- Free credit builder and bill pay
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| 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 ForwardSM Card 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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| Intro APR | Intro APR Period | Regular APR | Balance Transfer | Transfer Fee | Credit Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% - Purchases | 6 months | 17.24% V | Yes | 3% ($5 min)* | Limited |
Public Savings Bank Secured Card
- 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
- No annual fee
- Your income, employment and credit are not factors
- Reports to all 3 major credit bureaus
- 25 day grace period
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| 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 |
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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| 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 |
Citi® mtvUTM Platinum Select® Visa® for College Students
- 0% APR* on Purchases for 6 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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| Intro APR | Intro APR Period | Regular APR | Balance Transfer | Transfer Fee | Credit Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% if you qualify* | 6 Months* | 17.24 - 21.24% V | Yes | 3% ($5 min)* | Limited |
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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| Intro APR | Intro APR Period | Regular APR | Balance Transfer | Transfer Fee | Credit Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Limited |
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 Turn Downs - Guaranteed Approval*
- Zero Application Fees
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| Intro APR | Intro APR Period | Regular APR | Balance Transfer | Transfer Fee | Credit Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 0% F | N/A | N/A | None |
