Poor Credit CREDIT CARDS

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Get Personalized Credit Card Offers Based on Your Credit Profile from Experian®. 100% Free!

• Free Experian credit report and FICO® Score* included
• See estimated approval odds for select cards before you apply
• Check if you have pre-approved card offers

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• Compare your best options and make your choice
• We apply your FICO® Score so you can apply with confidence

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• Earn Cash Back Rewards* on All Eligible Purchases – 3% on Gas, Groceries, and Utilities, and 1% on All Other Eligible Purchases
• Up to $1,000 credit limit subject to credit approval
• $0 fraud liability**
• No Security Deposit
• The Imagine Card is issued by WebBank
• Review Cardholder Agreement for rate and fee information
  *See Program Terms for important information about the cash back rewards program.
  **Zero liability subject to Visa’s Zero Liability Policy.

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• Rewards Rate: Up to 3% Cash Back Rewards; 3% Cash Back Rewards on Gas, Groceries and Utility Bill Payments. 1% Cash Back Rewards on all other eligible purchases.
• Credit Line: Up to $1,000 credit limit subject to credit approval
• Annual Fee: As low as $99
• Regular APR: 36% Fixed
• Credit Recommended: Fair/Poor
• Card Brand: Visa®
• Foreign Trans Fee: 3% of each transaction amount in U.S. dollars
• Cash Advance Fee: Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
• Balance Transfer Fee: 3% of the amount of each transfer

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

*Limited Time Only: $0 Intro Annual Fee For Year 1 with the Self Card

• 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.

*$0 annual fee for the first year only. $25 annual fee after. 28.24% Variable APR. Limited time offer.

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• Intro APR (Purchases): N/A
• Intro APR (Transfers): N/A
• Regular APR: 28.24% 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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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
• 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.

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¹ Based on a representative study conducted by Experian® in January 2024, 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.

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• Now with higher credit limits
• Increase your access to available credit
• Higher limit than before, still no security deposit required!
• Greater access to credit than before
• Less than perfect credit is okay
• Mobile account access at any time
• Account history is reported to the three major credit bureaus in the U.S.

Additional Info

• Regular APR: 35.9%
• Annual Fee: See Terms
• Foreign Trans Fee: 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
• Card Brand: Mastercard®
• Credit Recommended: Bad/Poor/Fair
• Intro Rate: N/A
• Intro Period: N/A
• Balance Transfer: N/A
• Intro (Purchases): N/A
• Intro (Balance Transfers): N/A

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• A guaranteed $700 credit limit to help get your financial goals on track, if approved.
• Don’t wait for your card to come in the mail. If approved, add your card to your mobile wallet and shop today. See Terms.
• Apply with Confidence! There is no impact to your credit score if you’re not approved. See terms.
• Trusted by more than a million customers with reporting to all three major credit bureaus, so you get credit for all of your hard work.
• No security deposit, just instant purchasing power. See Terms.
• Zero Fraud Liability – Peace of mind that comes with having a Mastercard.
• Get the credit you deserve, even with less-than-perfect history.

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• Credit Limit: $700
• Regular APR: 35.90%
• Monthly Fee: $0 the first year (billed $0 each month); $150 annually thereafter (billed $12.50 each month)
• Cash Advance APR: 35.90%
• Cash Advance Fee: $5 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater (not to exceed $100 )
• Credit Recommended: Fair
• Annual Fee: $175 the first year; $49 thereafter
• Brand Name: Mastercard
• Foreign Trans Fee: 1% of each transaction in U.S. dollars.
• Late Payment Fee: Up to $40
• Minimum Credit Score: 500
• Penalty APR: See Terms

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• Waive your monthly fee when you direct deposit $500+ in previous monthly period. Otherwise, $5.94 a month.*
• Earn 3% cash back at Walmart.com, 2% cash back at Walmart fuel stations, & 1% cash back at Walmart stores, up to $75 each year.*
• Earn 2% interest rate on up to $1,000 balance in your savings account. Plus, get chances to win cash prizes each month!*
• Get peace of mind with three coverage levels, up to $200, for purchase transactions with opt-in & eligible direct deposit.*
  *Please see site for full terms and conditions.

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• Activation Fee: $0
• Monthly Fee: $0 with eligible direct deposit
• Direct Deposit Fee: $0
• ATM Fee: $2.50
• Credit Recommended: N/A

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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

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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

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• Pre-qualify with no impact to your credit score
• Helping people build credit is our first priority – start your credit-building journey today.
• Start building credit by keeping your balance low and paying all your bills on time each month.
• We report monthly to the Consumer Reporting Agencies to help you build your credit.
• Award-winning, U.S.-based customer service

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• 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

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• 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

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• Credit for everyone – Regardless of your credit history!
• Get paid up to 2 days faster – Using Direct Deposit.
• Build credit not debt.
• Grow your savings – Earn up to a 4.00% Bonus on Savings Pods

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• Products Offered: Mobile Banking & Visa Credit Card
• Brand Name: Visa®
• Credit Check: No
• Regular APR: 0.00%

Current is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. FDIC insurance up to $250,000 only covers the failure of an FDIC-insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Member FDIC, and Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. The Current Visa® Debit Card issued by Choice Financial Group, and the Current Visa® secured charge card issued by Cross River Bank, are both pursuant to licenses from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit or credit cards are accepted. Current Individual Account required to apply for the Current Visa® secured charge card. Independent approval required.

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• No Employment or Credit Check
• Bad Credit, No Credit? No Problem!
• Fast and Easy Application

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

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