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First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card

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Min. credit level: Bad
Annual Fee: $29
Regular APR: 19.99% Variable

First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card

Our rating
Bad Min. credit level
$29 Annual Fee
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Highlights & Features

Balance Transfers

A balance transfer is a way to move credit card debt from one credit card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.

Intro Balance Transfer APR N/A
Regular Balance Transfer APR N/A
Balance Transfer Fee See Terms
How to Transfer a Balance on a Credit Card

Fees

Penalty APR N/A
Late Fee See Terms
Returned Payment Fee See Terms
Additional Cards Annual Fee N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee 3%
Learn About Types of Credit Card Fees

Cash Advances

Borrowing cash on your credit 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 24.99% Variable
Cash Advance Fee Either $10.00 or 3% of the amount of each Cash Advance, whichever is greater
How to Get a Cash Advance with a Credit Card
First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card

Highlights

  • Invest your tax refund to improve your credit by making the refundable deposit for your new secured card today
  • Receive Your Card More Quickly with New Expedited Processing Option
  • No Credit History or Minimum Credit Score Required for Approval
  • Quick and Complete Online Application
  • Full-Feature Platinum Mastercard® Secured Credit Card
  • Good for Car Rental, Hotels; Anywhere Credit Cards Are Accepted!
  • Monthly Reporting to all 3 Major Credit Bureaus to Establish Credit History
  • Credit Line Secured by Your Fully-Refundable Deposit of $200 — $2,000 Submitted with Application
  • Just Pay Off Your Balance and Receive Your Deposit Back at Any Time
  • 24/7 Online Access to Your Account
  • Nationwide Program though not yet available in NY, IA, AR, or WI *See Card Terms.
  • Apply in just a few moments with no negative impact to your credit score; no credit inquiry will be recorded in your credit bureau file
ABOUT THE ISSUER

Synovus Bank

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1-888-237-6828 or

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The First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card could be a good option for anyone with no credit history or some major credit history blemishes, who wants to start building credit .

This is a secured credit card, so your credit line will be based on a refundable security deposit you’ll need to make after applying (of $200–2,000).

The card reports to all three credit bureaus every month to help you establish or re-establish a good credit history, and has a $29 annual fee.