A secured credit card is a type of credit card for people with bad credit and no credit history. Approval for this account is not based on the applicant’s credit history or score. Rather, obtaining a secured credit card depends on your capability to submit the required security deposit.
Some issuers of secured credit cards require a minimum of $200 security. However, if you prefer to have a higher credit line, you should be prepared to provide a higher cash deposit as well. The cash deposit serves as a guarantee that sufficient fund is available to pay the charges in case the cardholder fails to pay on time. Hence, the credit limit provided is often based on the amount of the security cash deposit. In some cases, the issuer may provide a slightly higher limit than the security. Continue reading

