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From the LendingTree editorial team, updated on Apr 16, 2024

This card is meant for those who have bad credit and want a card that helps them rebuild it, while also delivering the convenience of carrying plastic instead of cash. The refundable security deposit starts at $49 to get a $200 initial credit line. You can make partial payments but need to make sure you've made your full, required deposit within 35 days of being approved.

The interest rate on this card is 29.99% (Variable) and there is now no annual membership fee. For people with damaged credit though, those rates are a small price to pay for the chance to rebuild your credit. The Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card also reports to the “big three” major credit bureaus on a regular basis. So, if you are paying your bills on time and not using more than 25% of your available credit – two strategies recommended by credit improvement experts – then that will help you in your credit building efforts.

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