New to Credit CREDIT CARDS

Highlights

• Overdraft protection up to $200 with opt-in and eligible direct deposit*
• No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month
• Earn up to 7% cash back when you buy eGift Cards in the app
• Get your pay up to 2 days early – Get your government benefits up to 4 days early.*
• High-yield savings account, 4.50% APY paid quarterly on savings up to $5,000.*

*Terms and conditions apply. Cards issued by GO2bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Overdraft fees may apply. Click Apply Now to learn more.

Additional Info

• Overdraft Protection: up to $200 with opt-in and eligible direct deposits
• Activation Fee: $0
• Monthly Fee: No monthly fees with eligible direct deposit, otherwise $5 per month
• Direct Deposit Fee: $0
• ATM Fee: $0 In-network withdrawal & balance inquiry, $3 Out-of-network withdrawal, $0.50 Out-of-network balance inquiry.
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Considered
• Reports to Consumer Reporting Agencies: See more on Go2bank site
• Number of Bureaus: 3

Specifications

Highlights

Introducing Credit Builder (effective 10/28/24, members can apply for Credit Builder without $200+ direct deposit requirement):

To apply for Credit Builder, you must have an active Chime® Checking Account.

• Credit Builder is a secured credit card
• No credit check to apply
• No annual fees
• No minimum security deposit*
• Limit risk of overspending

Eligibility Requirements

• 1. “Apply” for the Credit Builder Card
• 2. Chime Checking Account required to apply

Build Credit History

• Help increase your credit scores/FICO® Score by an average of 30 points¹
• Build credit history
• A better way to build credit
• Meet Credit Builder, a brand new way to build credit
• Using Credit Builder can build your credit history
• Start building credit history with money you’ve set aside

Safer Credit Building

• Turn on Safer Credit Building* to automatically pay your balance in full each month
• Your balance will be automatically paid on time², every month

The secured Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa credit cards are accepted. Please see the back of your card for its issuing bank.

Additional Info

¹ Based on a representative study conducted by Experian®, members who made their first purchase with Credit Builder between June 2022 and October 2022 observed an average FICO® Score 8 increase of 30 points after approximately 8 months. On-time payment history can have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score.

² On-time payment history may have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score. Chime will report your activities to Transunion®, Experian®, and Equifax®. Impact on your credit may vary, as Credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors including the financial decisions you make with other financial services organizations.

* Money added to Credit Builder will be held in a secured deposit account as collateral for your Credit Builder Visa card, and you can spend up to this amount. You can use money deposited in your Secured Deposit Account to pay off your charges at the end of every month.

Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer.

Specifications

Highlights

The secured Self Visa® Credit Card¹ is designed to help you build or rebuild your credit with confidence.  No credit check or score required.

• The secured Self Visa® Credit Card is a low annual fee credit card that helps you build your credit when used responsibly.
• Unlike a debit card, it reports your payment history to all 3 major credit bureaus, helping you build credit history.
• Use your card anywhere Visa® is accepted in the US.
• A $100 minimum security deposit is required². Once approved, your credit limit will be equal to your security deposit.
• Get help staying on track with Autopay and account alerts.
• Manage your account 24/7 online, by phone, or in our mobile app.

Additional Info

• Intro APR (Purchases): N/A
• Intro APR (Transfers): N/A
• Regular APR: 28.74% Variable
• Annual Fee: $25
• Recommended Credit Score: No Credit, New to Credit, Limited Credit, Bad, Poor
• Rewards: N/A
• Cash Advance APR: N/A
• Cash Advance Fee: N/A
• Cash Grade Period: N/A
• Late Payment Fee: $15
• Overlimit Fee: N/A
• Return Check Fee: $15
• Foreign Transaction Fee: N/A
• Balance Transfer Fee: N/A

¹ The secured Self Visa® Credit Card is issued by Lead Bank or First Century Bank, N.A., each Member FDIC.

² Qualification for the secured Self Visa® Credit Card is based on meeting eligibility requirements, including income and expense requirements and establishment of security interest. Criteria Subject to change.

Specifications

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• Unlock a better financial future with Ava – an easy and effective way to build positive credit history, which can help build your credit score. You may see improvements in as little as two weeks, with 90% of credit score factors positively impacted by our approach. A prime (700+) score may finally be attainable.With Ava, you can expect:
  • No hidden fees
  • 0% interest
  • Instant account set up with no credit check
  • $0.00 deposit/collateral required

Additional Info

Why Ava, you ask?

Quick Results: 74% of our members saw an improvement in their credit score within the first two weeks of joining Ava. Stick to those on-time payments, and you might just get a 40+ point boost in three months!

Easy Setup: You’ll be up and running in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee – less than 5 minutes!.

Transparent Pricing: Starting at just $6/month for the annual plan, Ava offers a simple, affordable route to better credit history.

Included in our simple pricing are:

CREDIT BUILDER CARD:

Ava’s Credit Builder Card allows you to pay for over 60 online subscriptions and bills like Netflix and Verizon, while also lowering your credit utilization. NO CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED, and approval is guaranteed when you connect a valid bank account and pass identity checks.

We help you keep a low card utilization with a spend limit to positively impact your score. When you make on-time payments we report your positive behavior to all three credit bureaus within 48 hours.

SECURED CREDIT BUILDING ACCOUNT:

The Ava Save & Build secured loan helps you save money AND improve your credit history at the same time. Add an additional credit line to your report and increase the frequency of on-time payments. Start by putting away at least $25/month and you get ALL the money you saved after 12 – 24 months of on time payments. Absolutely NO interest or added fees. You keep every dollar you save towards the secured loan!

MONTHLY FREE CREDIT REPORT

Stay on top of your credit score with free credit reports in the app. Discover insights and suggestions in your report that make it easy to understand credit factors, like credit utilization and percentage of on-time payments.

DEDICATED CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Require assistance or have inquiries? Our dedicated support team is here to help. Contact us at support@meetava.com.

Ava makes credit building easy. What you see is what you get – no hidden fees, zero interest, and a promise that we’ve got your back. We make sure we win only when you win. A better credit score, peace of mind and thousands in savings are just a few taps away.

Ava is not a bank, Ava is a technology company that partners with banking services provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, member FDIC to provide the Secured Loan Account. The Ava Credit Builder Mastercard® is issued by Patriot Bank, N.A., member FDIC pursuant to a license from Mastercard international Incorporated

Specifications

Highlights

• Get up to a +86 average* FICO® Score increase on autopilot
• Largest credit builder in the nation
• Build from $2,000 up to $30,000 of credit history starting at low monthly payments
• Great if you want to access premium CCs & higher credit limits
• No credit history needed; no hard check required
• No prepayment or early cancellation fees

*Individual results may vary, terms and conditions may apply.

Additional Info

• Credit Check: No
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Considered
• Reports to Consumer Reporting Agencies: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax
• Coverage: Excludes: WI, VT

Specifications

Highlights

• Greater access to credit than before – $700 credit limit
• Get a Mastercard accepted online, in store and in app
• Account history is reported to the three major credit bureaus in the U.S.
• $0 liability for unauthorized use
• Access your account online or from your mobile device 24/7

Additional Info

• Regular APR: See terms
• Credit Recommended: Fair/Good
• Annual Fee: See terms
• Card Brand: Mastercard
• Credit Limit: $700
• Cash Advance Fee: See terms
• Foreign Trans Fee: 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars

Specifications

Highlights

• No credit check
• 0% APR and No hidden fees
• Open your account in minutes
• Bank-level security keeps your data safe
• A  tradeline from $750 up to $2,500
• Build credit by establishing a payment history and maintaining a low utilization rate, all with no unexpected fees or interest.

Credit building on your terms

You decide how much to spend and how many months of payment history to build. There’s no minimum time commitment – you can pay your balance in full at any time.

Grow payment history, guaranteed.

With AutoPay we automatically settle your balance on time, every month. This guarantees you build your payment history – and your credit.

Reach your financial goals.

Every month we report your payments to the major credit bureaus. Grow your credit to get that apartment lease, car loan, those lower interest rates.

Additional Info

Sign up for Kikoff Credit Service.

Apply in minutes with no credit pull. Purchase the Kikoff Credit Service for $5/month[1]. This account is designed to build long-term credit and give you a low utilization rate.

Make your first payment.

Your payment goes toward your Credit Account balance and payment history gets reported to the credit bureaus. This account stays open as long as your Kikoff account is active.

Open your Credit Builder Loan.

After your first payment, you’ll unlock access to the 0% interest and $0 fees Credit Builder Loan. Pay 12 installments of $10/month, after which we will return your $120 back to you.

Specifications

Highlights

• Choose your own credit line based on how much money you want to put down as a security deposit.
• Initial deposits can be from $200 to $3,000. You can increase your credit line at any time by adding additional money to your security deposit, up to $3,000.
• After 9 months, we review your account for a credit line increase. No additional deposit required!
• Secured Credit Cards are great for people looking to build or rebuild credit and are available to people with all kinds of credit backgrounds.
• Unlike a debit card or a pre-paid card, it helps build your credit history. We report your payment history to all three major credit-reporting agencies.
• Get your FICO® Credit Score for free each month.
• Fraud coverage if your card is lost or stolen. Access your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help staying on track with available Auto Pay and account alerts.
• Card issued by Merrick Bank, Member FDIC.

Additional Info

• Regular APR: 22.70% Variable
• Annual Fee: $36 for first year. Billed $3 per month thereafter
• Credit Line: $200-$3,000, depending on deposit amount
• Cash Advance APR: 27.70% Variable
• Cash Advance Fee: 4% Min: $10
• Late Payment Fee: Up to $40
• Return Payment Fee: Up to $40
• Foreign Trans Fee: 2%
• Minimum Deposit: $200
• Regular Transfer APR: N/A
• Penalty APR: N/A
• Balance Transfer Fee: N/A
• Credit Recommended: See website for Details*
• Intro (Purchases): N/A
• Intro (Transfers): N/A

Specifications

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The Net First Platinum card could be the perfect card for you.

*See Card for Details

Have you been denied credit in the past? Net First Platinum is available to help people meet their financial needs. Our fast and easy application could be just what you need. A $750 credit line (Usable only at TheHorizonOutlet.com) could be available to you faster than you ever thought possible.

• No Employment or Credit Check
• Bad Credit, No Credit – OK
• Always 0.0% APR
• Fast Online Applications

Additional Info

• Credit Line : $750 Limit (Usable only at TheHorizonOutlet.com)
• Monthly Fee : See website for Details*
• Regular APR : 0% APR
• Credit Recommended : Damaged credit to Fair credit

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