Secured Credit Cards

Secured credit cards require a cash deposit and are commonly used to build credit. If you have had trouble getting approved for an unsecured card in the past, then a secured card may be right for you. By making on-time minimum payments to all creditors and maintaining account balances below credit limits, a secured credit card combined with responsible financial behavior can help you establish or rebuild your credit history. These are some of the most popular secured credit cards from Credit Karma's partners.

No annual fee, and all the credit building benefits with responsible card use
Unlike a prepaid card, it builds credit when used responsibly, with regular reporting to the 3 major credit bureaus
You will get an initial $200 credit line after making a security deposit of $49, $99, or $200, determined based on your creditworthiness
Get access to a higher credit line after making your first 5 monthly payments on time with no additional deposit needed
Easily manage your account 24/7 with online access, by phone, or using our mobile app
It’s a credit card accepted at millions of locations worldwide