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Self Secured Visa Credit Card

June 10, 2021 by Rob Berger

The Self Secured Visa Credit Card is part of Self’s Credit Builder Loan program. Once you’ve made 3 on-time monthly payments to your credit builder loan, you can apply for the secured card.

Self Secured Visa Credit Card
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Our Rating
4.0/5.0
Welcome Offer
None
Annual Fee
$25
0% on Purchases
None
Rewards Rate
N/A
0% on Balance Transfers
None

Snapshot

  • Combined credit builder account and secured card products to help you build credit and save money.
  • No credit check.
  • No credit history required.
  • Start with a credit builder account that reports to all 3 credit bureaus.
  • Each on-time monthly payment builds credit history and savings. Choose the plan that works for you.
  • Make at least 3 monthly payments on time, have $100 or more in savings progress in your account, and be in good standing.** You’ll automatically be eligible for the Self Visa® Credit Card, without a credit check.
  • Your savings progress from your Credit Builder Account acts as your refundable security deposit.
  • The Self Visa® Credit Card is accepted at millions of locations in the U.S.
  • Stay on track with credit utilization monitoring, auto pay, account reminders, a mobile app, and dedicated customer support.

Editorial Review

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Relatively low annual fee
  • Reports to all 3 credit bureaus

Cons

  • Requires a credit builder loan first
  • No rewards

About Rob Berger

Rob Berger is the founder of allCards.com. He's written about personal finance and investing since 2007 and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Retire Before Mom and Dad. He is a former litigation attorney in the securities field and the Founding Editor of Forbes Advisor.

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