2011 Credit Card Fees Survey » Secured credit cards: What to knowEstablish or repair your credit1 of 6These days, credit cards are inescapable. But for consumers with either no credit history or poor credit, obtaining a credit card can be a real challenge. In cases where the issuer sees the prospective cardholder to be too risky, one option is to apply for a secured credit card.Unlike traditional credit cards, secured cards require the cardholder to put down a cash deposit that serves as collateral if the bill isn't paid on time. Typically, the deposit amount is also the cardholder's credit limit, at least at the beginning.While secured credit cards are a relatively straightforward product, they aren't the same as prepaid cards, which apply money paid in advance to any charges incurred. Secured cards have more in common with traditional cards. Before consumers apply for a secured card they should be aware of the fine print. It pays to look for the best deal.« Back to the 2011 Credit Card Fees Survey. Related Articles:Secured card, credit fix?Establishing good creditTop 10 causes for debtHow to get secured cardRelated Links:Build credit under age 21Best ways to build creditCards for bad creditSecured credit cards advertisement
2011 Credit Card Fees Survey » Secured credit cards: What to know
These days, credit cards are inescapable. But for consumers with either no credit history or poor credit, obtaining a credit card can be a real challenge. In cases where the issuer sees the prospective cardholder to be too risky, one option is to apply for a secured credit card.
Unlike traditional credit cards, secured cards require the cardholder to put down a cash deposit that serves as collateral if the bill isn't paid on time. Typically, the deposit amount is also the cardholder's credit limit, at least at the beginning.
While secured credit cards are a relatively straightforward product, they aren't the same as prepaid cards, which apply money paid in advance to any charges incurred. Secured cards have more in common with traditional cards. Before consumers apply for a secured card they should be aware of the fine print. It pays to look for the best deal.
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