Capital One® Secured Mastercard®

Capital One® Secured Mastercard®

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Capital One® Secured Mastercard®

Capital One® Secured Mastercard®
Bad to Fair Credit Recommended (300-670) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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at Capital One's Secure Site
Bad to Fair Credit Recommended (300-670) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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at Capital One's Secure Site
Balance Transfers Intro APR
N/A
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
24.99% (Variable)
Annual Fee
$0

Great for: Start with a $200 credit limit after a deposit of $49, $99 or $200. After 5 monthly on-time payments, get access to a higher credit limit and start building credit with no additional deposit.

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
  • 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

Staff Review

 

Editor's Rating:

3.4-star review

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.

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