Poor 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

• Earn 3% Cash Back Rewards* on Gas, Groceries and Utility Bill Payments
• Earn 1% Cash Back Rewards* on all other eligible purchases
• Up to $1,000 credit limit subject to credit approval
• $0 fraud liability**
• Free Credit Score†
• The Imagine Card is issued by Webbank

*See Program Terms for important information about the cash back rewards program.

**Zero liability subject to Visa’s Zero Liability Policy.

† Your credit score will be available in your online account 60 days after your account is opened. (Registration required.) The free VantageScore 4.0 credit score provided by TransUnion® is for educational purposes only and may not be used by WebBank (the issuer of this card) or other creditors to make credit decisions.

Additional Info

• Rewards Rate 1 : Up to 3% Cash Back Rewards; 3% Cash Back Reward on Gas, Groceries and Utility Bill Payments. 1% Cash Back Reward on all other eligible purchases.
• Credit Line : Up to $1,000 credit limit subject to credit approval
• Regular APR : 29.99% or 36% Fixed
• Annual Fee : As low as $85
• 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
• Issuer: WebBank

Specifications

Highlights

• Extra is the first debit card that helps you build your credit and earns up to 1% back in points for everyday purchases like gas, coffee and your phone bills.¹
• No interest. No credit checks. No deposit required.
• Track your spending & credit score—follow your progress with Credit Journey on the Extra App
• Earn reward points—earn up to 1% back in points with every purchase and redeem them for cool products in the Extra Rewards Store¹
• Use your bank—keep your money where you want, while spending smarter with Extra.¹
• ¹The Extra Debit Card is issued by Evolve Bank & Trust or Patriot Bank N.A. (Member FDIC), pursuant to a license by Mastercard International. Line of credit provided by Lead Bank. Extra is responsible for credit reporting and reports on time and late payments, which may impact a credit bureau’s determination of your credit score. Rewards points only available with rewards plan.

Additional Info

• Activation Fee: $0
• Annual Fee: See Terms
• Brand Name: Mastercard
• Checking Account Required: Yes
• Credit Check: No
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Considered
• Minimum Deposit: $0
• Rewards Rate: Earn up to 1% in points
• Reports to Consumer Reporting Agencies: Yes

Specifications

Highlights

• PREMIER Bankcard credit cards are for building credit.
• Start building credit by keeping your balance low and paying all your bills on time each month.
• When you need assistance our award-winning US-based Customer Service agents are there to help.
• Credit Limit Increase Eligible after 12 months of consistent responsible account management.
• We report monthly to the Consumer Reporting Agencies to help you build your credit.

Additional Info

Specifications

Highlights

• No annual fees or interest.³
• No credit check to apply.
• No minimum security deposit required.¹
• Whether it’s gas or groceries, all purchases can count towards building credit with on-time payment.
• Reports to all 3 major credit bureaus.
• Help increase your credit scores/FICO® Score by an average of 30 points^*
• View and track your FICO® Score² right in the Chime app. FICO is the credit score used by 90% of lenders.
• Chime^® Checking Account and $200 qualifying direct deposit required to apply.

To apply for Credit Builder, you must have received a single qualifying direct deposit of $200 or more to your Chime^® Checking Account. The qualifying direct deposit must be from your employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer by Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit OR Original Credit Transaction (OCT). Bank ACH transfers, Pay Anyone transfers, verification or trial deposits from financial institutions, peer to peer transfers from services such as PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo, mobile check deposits, cash deposits, one time direct deposits, such as tax refunds and other similar transactions, and any deposit to which Chime deems to not be a qualifying direct deposit are not qualifying direct deposits.

Additional Info

• 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.
• ¹ Money added to Credit Builder will be held in a secured account as collateral for your Credit Builder Visa card, which means you can spend up to this amount on your card. This is money you can use to pay off your charges at the end of every month.
• ^* 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 Credit score calculated based on FICO® Score 8 model. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO® Score than FICO® Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. Learn More
• ³ 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

• Access credit immediately through a mobile wallet. Identity authentication required. See application for additional details.
• Get the Destiny® Mastercard® in your mobile wallet today.
• Apply today and shop today!
• Instant: Once approved, add your card to your mobile wallet and shop today.
• Easy: We’ll help you add your card to your mobile wallet for instant access.
• Convenient: Use in-store, online or in-app to shop today.
• Get started now so you can shop today! – Shop today with Apple Pay® or Google Pay ™
• Start shopping today in-store, online or in-app using your mobile wallet.
• Shop today! Don’t wait!
• Start shopping right away.
• Get started now so you can shop today!
• Use your mobile phone to add the Destiny card to your mobile wallet and access credit immediately.
• Don’t wait for your card in the mail; if approved, just add it to your mobile wallet with Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ to start shopping right away.
• Add The Destiny Card To Your Mobile Wallet With Apple Pay® or Google Pay™
• Start shopping today with Destiny Mastercard, apply now!

Additional Info

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

Specifications

Highlights

• 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

• 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

• 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

Additional Info

Specifications

Highlights

• All the benefits of a Mastercard, without a security deposit
• 24/7 access to your account, even on mobile!
• Reports to all three major credit bureaus
• Less than perfect credit is okay, even with a prior bankruptcy!

Additional Info

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

Specifications

Highlights

• 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

Specifications

Highlights

• Pre-qualify with no impact to your credit score.
• Don’t let a low credit score stop you from pre-qualifying – we’ve helped millions build credit, now it’s your turn.
• Start building credit by keeping your balance low and paying all your bills on time each month.
• Our mobile app helps you keep track of your spending and payments for greater financial control.
• When you need assistance our award-winning US-based Customer Service agents are there to help.

Additional Info

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

• All credit types accepted.
• Arro’s soft credit pull does not impact your credit score.
• Through in-app personal finance activities, members receive real time credit limit increases and other rewards.
• Opportunities to decrease your interest rate.
• Use your Arro Card anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
• Application takes as little as 5 minutes.

Additional Info

• Regular APR: 16% Variable
• Credit Recommended: All Credit Types Accepted
• Card Brand: Mastercard®
• Monthly Fee: $3/month; $1/month for the 1st year
• Late Payment Fee: $10
• Return Payment Fee: None

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 just $30/mo
• 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

• Don’t let a low credit score stop you from pre-qualifying — second chances are our first priority.
• PREMIER Bankcard credit cards are made for people with less-than-perfect credit.
• Credit limit increase eligible after 12 months of consistent responsible account management.
• We’ll provide you a manageable credit limit and manageable payments meant to help you stick to your budget.
• Award-winning, U.S.-based customer service

Additional Info

Specifications

Highlights

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

Additional Info

• 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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