If you have poor credit, or none at all, it can be tough to get a loan or line of credit — even though that may be exactly what you need to up your credit score. Building a record of on-time payments is an important factor that impacts your creditworthiness. A Secure Card, Like TFA’s MY JEWELERS CLUB which requires a refundable security deposit in exchange for a line of credit, could be the solution. Lenders may be more willing to issue secured credit cards to less qualified borrowers because the deposit will be used to cover the balance if it goes unpaid.
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HOW A SECURED CREDIT CARD WORKS
Like any other credit card, you first have to apply and get approved. Secured credit card applications are similar to other credit card applications in that they require your basic financial information, as well as your permission to perform a credit check. But they differ in that a secured credit card application will also require your bank account and routing number in order to submit a refundable security deposit. Once you’ve been approved and put down your deposit, a secured credit card functions much like its unsecured counterpart: You will receive a statement each month, and you should try to pay your balance in full each month by the due date to avoid interest charges on new purchases. You will enjoy the convenience and security of a credit card, as well as any benefits or rewards that the card may offer. For example, it can be much easier to reserve a hotel room or rent a car when you have and can use a credit card.