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Secured Credit Cards

Cards backed by a refundable security deposit, reviewed for deposit rules, reporting to credit bureaus and the path to an unsecured card.

A secured card works like a regular credit card, but you put down a refundable deposit that usually sets your credit limit. Used responsibly, it reports on-time payments to the credit bureaus and helps establish or rebuild a credit history.

The best secured cards review accounts periodically and can upgrade you to an unsecured card and return your deposit. The reviews below explain deposit requirements and upgrade policies.

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