First Progress Select Secured Mastercard® Cash Back Rewards

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First Progress Select Secured Mastercard® Cash Back Rewards

Rated 3.09 out of 5 stars, 33 reviews

Recommended FICO® ScoreΘ

Poor - Good, New to Credit, Rebuilding

Annual Fee:

$39

Intro APR:

N/A*

Ongoing APR:

17.49% Variable

Ongoing Balance Transfer APR:

N/A*

  • Maximize Your Tax Refund: Open a First Progress Credit Card and Get Rewarded for Everyday Purchases – Up To 10% Cash Back at select merchants!^^
  • 2x the Rewards Power:  Up To 10% Cash Back on Purchases & 1% Back on Payments!^^
  • Secure your credit line with your refundable security deposit – choose from $200- $2,000 - with the ability to increase up to $5,000 over time!
  • Apply with no impact to your credit!**
  • Good for Car Rental, Hotels; Anywhere Credit Cards are Accepted!
  • Build your credit history across 3 major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.1
  • All credit types welcome to apply!
  • Get a Fresh Start! A Discharged Bankruptcy in Your Credit File Will Not Cause You to Be Declined.
  • ^^The 10% cash back rate is available only at a limited number of participating merchants. Offer percentages vary by merchant and are subject to change. See First Progress Rewards Program Terms & Conditions for details.
  • **We may pull a soft inquiry of your credit. Soft inquiries do not impact your credit score.
  • 1Cardholders who keep their balance low and pay their credit card bill on time every month typically do see an increase in their credit score.
  • Cardholders earn cash back rewards on payments

  • No credit history or minimum credit score required

  • Reports to all three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax)

  • Annual fee

  • Foreign transaction fees

  • No upgrade path to an unsecured card

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