Build Credit With Confidence1 Your refundable security deposit becomes your credit line — from $200.
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Build Credit With Confidence1

Your refundable security deposit becomes your credit line — from $200.

Understanding Secured Cards

What is a secured credit card?

A secured credit card can help you establish or improve your credit history. To open the account, you provide a refundable security deposit that helps determine your credit limit. Then, by using your card responsibly and making payments on time, you can build positive credit history over time.1

STEP 1

Complete Your Application

Applying is quick and easy. If you're not approved, your credit score will not be affected.

STEP 2

Fund Your Deposit

Make a refundable security deposit. From $200 helps determine your credit limit.^^

STEP 3

Spend And Earn

Use your card for groceries, subscriptions, and everyday purchases while earning up to 10% cash back at select merchants.^^

STEP 4

Build Healthy Credit Habits

Make on-time payments each month to earn 1% cash back on payments, and enroll in AutoPay for added convenience.^^

STEP 5

Build Credit¹

Responsible card use and on-time payments can help strengthen your credit history over time.¹

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Understanding Secured Cards

Still Have Questions?

Explore our complete FAQ section for account details, payments, rewards, and more.

Rewards That Work As Hard As You Do

Spend

up to 10% Cash Back at select merchants^^

Build

up to 10% Cash Back at select merchants^^

Pay

up to 10% Cash Back at select merchants^^

1Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.^^The 10% cash back rate is available only at a limited number of participating merchants. Responsible use and on-time payments may help strengthen your credit over time.1

We report to all three major credit bureaus.
So every on-time payment is building momentum for your credit.1
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Credit cards for real life

Discover the First Latitude cards, designed to perfectly match your lifestyle and financial needs.

First Latitude Elite Secured Mastercard

First Latitude Elite

Secured Mastercard®
Lower APR for Everyday Flexibility. A great option for cardholders focused on managing balances with a lower variable APR.
Min. deposit4
$200
Annual fee
$29/yr
APR 27.49%
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First Latitude Assent Secured Mastercard

First Latitude Assent

Secured Mastercard®
$0 Annual Fee. Enjoy the benefits of a secured card without paying an annual fee.
Min. deposit4
$200
Annual fee
$0/yr
APR 23.49%
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See Important Disclosures for additional information on rates, fees and other cost information

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