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Capital One® Secured Mastercard®
- Balance Transfers Intro APR
- N/A
- Purchases Intro APR
- N/A
- Regular APR
- 26.74% (Variable)
- Annual Fee
- $0
Highlights
- 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
- Access to an authorized bank account is required to make your $49, $99 or $200 refundable security deposit
- Make the minimum required security deposit and you'll get an initial credit line of $200. Plus, deposit more money before your account opens to get a higher credit line
- 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
Features
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EMV
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No Annual Fee
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No Foreign Transaction Fees
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Secured credit card
Staff Review
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Editor's Rating:
3.4 out of 5 |
Our take: Despite the lack of a rewards program, the Capital One Secured Mastercard’s low security deposit, reasonable fees and shorter pathway to a higher credit line makes it a good option for credit-building consumers. |
