Credit Cards for Limited or No Credit

Cards for limited credit are intended for people who either have not yet established a credit history, or who haven’t accessed credit in the last seven to ten years. Secured cards and cards for bad credit are usually options, but there are also other cards marketed to specific consumers (such as students or recent immigrants) that will approve applicants with limited or no credit history.

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Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards for Students


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 15 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 18.24% to 28.24%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 15 months
  • 3% cash back in the category of your choice
  • Online $200 cash rewards bonus after making at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of your account opening
  • You’ll earn 3% and 2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club purchases each quarter, then earn 1%
  • No annual fee

Wescom Bruin Choice Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 18.40% to 28.40%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 6 months
  • 1.5% cash back per $1 spent. 5% cash back per $1 spent on select UCLA purchases
  • Earn 5,000 bonus points when you spend $500 within first 3 months
  • No annual fee

NJIT EDU


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 23.24%
  • ‍1% cash back on all purchases
  • Get one free year of Amazon Prime Student when you make purchases totaling $500 or more within the first three statements after card issuance
  • No annual fee
  • New applications are being paused temporarily due to card updates

Upgrade Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 14.99% to 29.99%
  • $200 welcome bonus when you start using a new Rewards Checking account and make 3 purchases within 60 days
  • No annual fee
  • This is a nontraditional credit card that allows you to obtain a series of closed-end loans which you may access through transactions such as card purchases or withdrawals up to the approved line amount

Sallie Mae Accelerate


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 15 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 17.99% to 29.99%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 15 months
  • Redeem 2% cash back to help pay down any student loan, or 1.5% for everything else
  • No annual fee
  • You must have received a personal offer code via mail or email to apply for this card

Sallie Mae Evolve


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 15 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 17.99% to 29.99%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 15 months
  • Earn 2% cash back on your two highest spending eligible categories per month, and earn 1.5% on everything else
  • No annual fee
  • You must have received a personal offer code via mail or email to apply for this card

Sallie Mae Ignite


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 17.99% to 29.99%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 6 months
  • Earn unlimited 1% cash back on every purchase. Get a 25% bonus on base cash back rewards after six consecutive on-time payments
  • No annual fee
  • You must have received a personal offer code via mail or email to apply for this card

Discover it Student Cash Back


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 18.24% to 27.24%
  • Earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places each quarter. 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • Discover will automatically match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year
  • No annual fee

Discover it Student Chrome


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 18.24% to 27.24%
  • 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter. 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • Discover will automatically match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year
  • No annual fee

Deserve EDU


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 23.74%
  • Includes Amazon Prime Student for one year
  • No annual fee
  • New applications are being paused temporarily due to card updates

Chase Freedom Rise


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 26.99%
  • Earn 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Having a Chase checking account with a balance of at least $250 will increase your chances of getting approved for Chase Freedom Rise

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • 3% cash back in the category of your choice, 2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, and 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • Unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • You'll earn 3% and 2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club purchases each quarter, then earn 1%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • No limit to the amount of cash back you can earn and cash rewards do not expire
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Discover it Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • Earn 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter. 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • With Cashback Match, get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically
  • After 7 months, there will be automatic monthly account reviews to see if you qualify to convert to an unsecured card and get your deposit back
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.49%
  • Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Credit One Secured Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.99%
  • Get 1% cash back rewards on gas and groceries as well as your monthly mobile phone, internet, cable, and satellite TV services
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

U.S. Bank Cash+ Secured Visa Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99%
  • 5% cash back on your first $2,000 in combined eligible purchases each quarter in two categories you choose. 2% cash back on eligible purchases in your choice of one everyday category. 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Truist Enjoy Cash Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.49%
  • Loyalty Cash Bonus based on your Truist deposit relationship when cash rewards are redeemed into a Truist deposit account
  • Annual fee is $19
  • Secured card

First Citizens Secured Cash Back Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 27.24%
  • Earn 1% cash back on every $1 you spend on qualified purchases
  • Annual fee is $29
  • Secured card
  • In-branch application required

TD Cash Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • Earn 1% cash back on all eligible purchases
  • Annual fee is $29
  • Secured card

Revvi


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 35.99%
  • 1% cash back rewards provided on the amount of payments applied to your card
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $48
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Must have a checking account for approval. Must pay an $89 program fee to open card account
  • Card may not be used at automated fuel pumps, for online gambling transactions, or anywhere outside the United States

Petal 1 Rise Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.49% to 35.74%
  • 2% to 10% cash back at select merchants
  • Annual fee is $59

OneMain Financial Brightway Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.74% to 30.49%
  • 1% unlimited cash back on all eligible purchases
  • Qualify for rewards like a credit limit increase or APR decrease in as little as six months
  • No annual fee the first year, then $0 to $65
  • Must be invited to apply

Platinum Visa for Rebuilding Credit


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.99%
  • Get 1% cash back rewards on eligible gas and groceries as well as your monthly mobile phone, internet, cable, and satellite TV services
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $99

Vegas Golden Knights Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.99%
  • Get 1% cash back rewards on eligible gas and groceries as well as your monthly mobile phone, internet, cable, and satellite TV services
  • Get access to deals, discounts, and experiences for Vegas Golden Knights fans
  • No annual fee the first year, then $0 to $99

WWE Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.99%
  • Get 1% cash back rewards on eligible gas and groceries as well as your monthly mobile phone, internet, cable, and satellite TV services
  • No annual fee the first year, then $39 to $99

Amazon Secured Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 10.00%
  • Rewards
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Patelco Pure Secured Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 11.20%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Sound Select Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 12.20% to 23.20%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

East West Bank Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 12.99%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card
  • Must apply via the bank's mobile app or visit a branch

Advantis Start


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 13.24% to 22.24%
  • Credit limit from $250 to $2,500
  • Part of the Advantis Start Financial Program, which offers special accounts, learning, and advice for teens, young adults, and members new to loans
  • No annual fee

SchoolsFirst FCU Share Secured Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 13.90%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Gesa Wise Secured Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 14.24% to 25.99%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 6 months
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

First Tech Platinum Secured Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 14.25% to 18.00%
  • Rewards
  • Earn 1 rewards point for every dollar spent on your everyday purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

RCU Visa Credit Builder


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 14.74% to 21.00%
  • Rewards
  • Earn 1X reward points per $1 spent
  • No annual fee
  • RCU issues secured and unsecured versions of this card. Check with the credit union regarding the deposit requirements for the secured card

Golden 1 Member First Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 15.04%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Cadence Bank Secured Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 15.15%
  • Rewards
  • Earn a rewards point for every dollar you spend
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card
  • In-branch application required

Affinity Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 15.85%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

BankAmericard for Students


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 18 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 16.24% to 26.24%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 18 months
  • No annual fee

Ocean Bank Platinum


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 12 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 16.99%
  • 0% APR on balance transfers for 12 months
  • Card is secured by certificate of deposit
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

SDFCU Savings Secured Platinum Rewards


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 17.24%
  • Rewards
  • Earn 1 Flexpoints Rewards point for every $1 spent
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

American Eagle FCU Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 18.00%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Navy Federal nRewards Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 18.00%
  • Rewards
  • Card may be issued on either the Visa or Mastercard networks
  • 1X points per dollar spent
  • After 3 months, you could be eligible for an upgrade that provides you additional credit without an additional security deposit
  • After 6 months, your account will be reviewed monthly to see if you’re eligible to have your savings account hold removed and your credit card account upgraded to a cashRewards unsecured card
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

USALLIANCE Visa Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 18.00%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

VyStar Savings Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 18.00%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Advantis Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 20.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

X1 Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 20.24% to 29.99%
  • Rewards
  • 2X points on every purchase regardless of category. 3X points for the entire year if you spend $15,000. 4X, 5X, and even 10X points for every invited friend who gets a card
  • Shop in the X1 app and earn up to 10X points at leading online stores
  • Activate boosts on your everyday spending to earn even more points
  • Credit limits up to 5X higher than traditional cards
  • No annual fee
  • The X1 Card application weighs your income more heavily than your credit score. You may be required to allow access to your bank account via a third-party service such as Plaid in order to be approved

First Horizon Bank Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 21.00%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card
  • Must call or visit a banking center to apply

M&T Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 22.49%
  • Periodic reviews of your account to determine if you meet the criteria to graduate to an unsecured credit card and have your security deposit returned
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Citizens Trust Bank Visa Classic Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 22.99%
  • Can be upgraded to unsecured status
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Arrowhead Share-Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 23.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

FNBO Secured Visa Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 25.49%
  • Qualify for a credit limit increase without an additional deposit in as little as 7 months when you use your card and make regular, on-time bill payments
  • You may be able to get your deposit back in as little as 11 months when you maintain a good payment history
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

BankAmericard Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 26.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Citi Secured Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 27.74%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

USAA Secured American Express Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.15%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

USAA Secured Visa Platinum Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.15%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Key Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Simmons Bank Foundation Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Associated Bank Secured Visa Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

U.S. Bank Secured Visa Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.24%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

OpenSky Plus Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.74%
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

U.S. Bank Altitude Go Secured Visa Signature Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99%
  • Rewards
  • $15 streaming service credit after 11 months of streaming purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Platinum Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 30.49%
  • With responsible card use, like making payments on time, you could earn back your deposit and upgrade to an unsecured Platinum card
  • No annual fee
  • Secured card

Tomo Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Charge card
  • Spending power ranges from $100 - $10,000
  • 7-day automatic payment feature
  • No credit history required
  • No annual fee
  • The Tomo card uses third-party service providers such as Plaid to integrate your bank account and access data like your current balance

MidFirst Bank Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 23.24%
  • Annual fee is $19
  • Secured card
  • In-branch application required

SDCCU Share Secured Visa Classic


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 15.00%
  • Secured by a portion of the shares you have on deposit at SDCCU in an amount equal to 120% of your approved credit limit
  • Annual fee is $20
  • Secured card

Fifth Third Secured Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.24%
  • Annual fee is $24
  • Secured card

First Commonwealth Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 17.24% to 20.24%
  • Annual fee is $25
  • Secured card

Kinecta MyPlan Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 18.00%
  • Annual fee is $25
  • Secured card

First Progress Platinum Elite Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 25.24%
  • Annual fee is $29
  • Secured card

Regions Explore Visa Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 28.24%
  • Annual fee is $29
  • Secured card

OpenSky Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 22.39%
  • Annual fee is $35
  • Secured card

First Latitude Platinum Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.49%
  • Annual fee the first year is $25, then $35
  • Secured card
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Checking account required to apply

Merrick Bank Classic Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 22.70%
  • Annual fee is $36
  • Secured card

Merrick Bank Double Your Line Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 22.70%
  • Deposit $200, which becomes your credit line. Your credit line will double to $400 without another deposit by making at least your minimum payment on time each month for the first 7 months
  • Annual fee is $36
  • Secured card

UNITY Visa Secured Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 17.99%
  • Annual fee is $39
  • Secured card

First Progress Platinum Select Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 19.24%
  • Annual fee is $39
  • Secured card

Prosper Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.24% to 35.24%
  • Annual fee waived the first year if you sign up for autopay before your first statement
  • No annual fee the first year, then $39

Academy Bank Credit Builder Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 25.99%
  • Upgrade to an unsecured card with good performance
  • Annual fee is $39
  • Secured card

Applied Bank Secured Visa Gold Preferred


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 9.99%
  • Increase your credit limit up to $5,000 by adding additional deposits any time after your application has been approved
  • Annual fee is $48
  • Secured card

First Access Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 35.99%
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $48
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Card may not be used at automated fuel pumps, for gambling transactions, or at merchants outside the United States

First Digital Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 35.99%
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $48
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Card may not be used at automated fuel pumps, for gambling transactions, or at merchants outside the United States

Total Card Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 35.99%
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $48
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Must have a checking account for approval. Must pay an $89 program fee to open card account
  • Card may not be used at automated fuel pumps, for online gambling transactions, or anywhere outside the United States

First Progress Platinum Prestige Secured


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 15.24%
  • Annual fee is $49
  • Secured card

Assent Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 6 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 18.24%
  • Annual fee is $49
  • Secured card
  • Card not yet available in NY, IA, AR, or WI

Commerce Bank Secured Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 23.49%
  • Annual fee is $49
  • Secured card
  • In-branch application required

Oportun Visa


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.90% to 29.90%
  • No annual fee the first year, then $0 to $49

PREMIER Bankcard Secured Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 19.90%
  • Annual fee is $50
  • Secured card

1st Financial Bank USA Visa Gold Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • 0% APR on purchases for 12 months
  • Regular purchase APR is 35.15%
  • No annual fee the first year, then $25 to $55

Avant Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 30.24% to 35.24%
  • No annual fee the first year, then $0 to $59

Blaze Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.90%
  • Annual fee is $75

Indigo Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.90%
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $99

Destiny Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.90% to 35.90%
  • Annual fee the first year is $75, then $99

FIT Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99%
  • Initial credit limit of $400 doubles to $800 if you make your first 6 monthly minimum payments on time
  • Annual fee is $99
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.

Reflex Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99%
  • Annual fee is $75 to $99
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.

Cerulean Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99% to 35.90%
  • Initial credit limit ranges from $300 to $1,000. Your initial credit limit will double if you make the first six monthly minimum payments on time
  • Annual fee is $99
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Must have received offer to apply

Verve Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99% to 35.90%
  • Initial credit limit ranges from $300 to $1,000. Your initial credit limit will double if you make the first six monthly minimum payments on time
  • Annual fee is $75 to $99
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Must have received offer to apply

OppFi Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 35.99%
  • Annual fee is $99

Today Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 36.00%
  • Annual fee is $120

PREMIER Bankcard Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 36.00%
  • Annual fee is $50 to $125
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.

Milestone Mastercard


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 24.90% to 35.90%
  • Annual fee is $35 to $175
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.

Fortiva Credit Card


LIMITED CREDIT

  • Regular purchase APR is 29.99% to 36.00%
  • Periodic reviews for credit limit increases
  • Annual fee is $49 to $175
  • This card may assess setup and maintenance fees. Please review the card agreement.
  • Must have received offer to apply
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