Citi® Secured Mastercard®
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While offering no rewards and limited benefits, the Citi Secured Mastercard presents a good way to build credit whether you’re new or working your way back from having bad credit. It requires a security deposit to fund your credit limit, but Citi may eventually return your deposit if you show responsible credit habits.
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Citi® Secured Mastercard®
Highlights & Features
Balance Transfers
A balance transfer is a way to move debt from one card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.
| Intro Balance Transfer APR | N/A |
| Regular Balance Transfer APR | 22.49% (Variable) |
| Balance Transfer Fee | 3% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum. |
Fees
| Penalty APR | Up to 29.99% (Variable) |
| Late Fee | Up to $40 |
| Returned Payment Fee | Up to $40 |
| Additional Cards Annual Fee | N/A |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 3% |
Cash Advances
Borrowing cash on your card is a cash advance. Cash advances usually come with very high fees. Even worse, cash advances can signal to lenders that you’re being irresponsible with money.
| Cash Advance APR | 25.24% (Variable) |
| Cash Advance Fee | 5% of each cash advance; $10 minimum |
Citi® Secured Mastercard®
Highlights
- The Citi® Secured Mastercard® is a no annual fee credit card that helps you build your credit when used responsibly.
- Unlike a debit card, it helps build your credit history with monthly reporting to all 3 major credit bureaus. Once available, you will also have free access to your FICO score online.
- Use your card anywhere Mastercard® is accepted — worldwide.
- A security deposit is required. Once approved, your credit limit will be equal to your security deposit (minimum of $200).
- Get help staying on track with Auto Pay and account alerts.
- With Flexible Payment Due Dates, you can choose any available due date in the beginning, middle or end of the month.
- Manage your account 24/7 online, by phone, or in our mobile app.
- The standard variable APR for Citi Flex Plan is 22.49%. Citi Flex Plan offers are made available at Citi’s discretion.
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Credit card issuer's websiteThe Citi Secured Mastercard is very simple, with no rewards and no annual fee. It’s a secured credit card, which means it requires a refundable security deposit when you’re approved.
This card has a minimum security deposit of $200, with a maximum of $2,500. Your credit limit will be equivalent to the amount of your deposit. If you don’t have a bank account you can apply for this card in person at a Citibank.
If you use this card responsibly, Citi may give your security deposit back and offer an upgrade to an unsecured card, such as the Citi Simplicity® Card (Review).
